1-Ton Crocodile Captured in the Philippines

rockin'robin · 09-06-2011, 05:51 PM

A photo going viral across the Web shows a one-ton crocodile that was captured in the Philippines.

The croc was hunted down after locals suspected it of killing a local fisherman. After destroying four traps in three weeks, the 2,300-pound reptile was finally captured. It took about 100 villagers to help drag the heavy creature onshore.

It's now slated to be the newest star at an ecotourism park the local town plans to build. On Twitter, one person called the beast their "worst nightmare" and another wrote, "Cue the Jurassic Park theme music! RT @CNN: 21-foot monster crocodile caught."

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MANILA, Philippines -- Villagers and veteran hunters have captured a one-ton saltwater crocodile which they plan to make the star of a planned ecotourism park in a southern Philippine town, an official said Monday.

Mayor Edwin Cox Elorde said dozens of villagers and experts ensnared the 21-foot male crocodile along a creek in Bunawan township in Agusan del Sur province after a three-week hunt. It could be one of the largest crocodiles to be captured alive in recent years, he said, quoting local crocodile experts.

Elorde said the crocodile killed a water buffalo in an attack witnessed by villagers last month and was also suspected of having attacked a fisherman who went missing in July.

He said he sought the help of experts at a crocodile farm in western Palawan province.

"We were nervous but it's our duty to deal with a threat to the villagers," Elorde told The Associated Press by telephone. "When I finally stood before it, I couldn't believe my eyes."

After initial sightings at a creek, the hunters set four traps, which the crocodile destroyed. They then used sturdier traps using steel cables, one of which finally caught the enormous reptile late Saturday, he said.

About 100 people had to pull the crocodile, which weighs about 2,370 pounds, from the creek to a clearing where a crane lifted it into a truck, he said.

The crocodile was placed in a fenced cage in an area where the town plans to build an ecotourism park for species found in a vast marshland in Agusan, an impoverished region about 515 miles southeast of Manila, Elorde said.

"It will be the biggest star of the park," Elorde said, adding that villagers were happy that they would be able to turn the dangerous crocodile "from a threat into an asset."

Despite the catch, villagers remain wary because several crocodiles still roam the outskirts of the farming town of about 37,000 people.

They have been told to avoid venturing into marshy areas alone at night, Elorde said.

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/s...in-Philippines
(Photo on this link)

Grummer · 09-06-2011, 07:50 PM

shit

**sequoias** · 09-06-2011, 07:55 PM

Yeah, saw that news on Facebook. That thing is humungous!

Looks like Croc-opalype

**Oddball** · 09-06-2011, 08:01 PM

Is it you, Jiro???

deafbajagal · 09-06-2011, 08:12 PM

Avoid the marsh at night. Um...DUH! Lol

**Bottesini** · 09-06-2011, 09:47 PM

That's one big lizard! Dinosaurs live...

rockin'robin · 09-06-2011, 09:54 PM

Made me actually "shutter" when I viewed the pix....that's a big mo'fo.....

DeafTim · 09-06-2011, 11:16 PM

I saw that!

I'm wondering what the alligator hunters on A&E think of this bad-ass crocodile. Oh my, I wouldnt want the dood to prey on me.

He'd eat me on one bite. YIKES!

There was a story (recently) about an alligator attacked an 90 yr old woman in Florida. Dragged her ass to the canal. The old woman is alive,tho.

Grummer · 09-06-2011, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeafTim

I saw that!

I'm wondering what the alligator hunters on A&E think of this bad-ass crocodile. Oh my, I wouldnt want the dood to prey on me.

He'd eat me on one bite. YIKES!

There was a story (recently) about an alligator attacked an 90 yr old woman in Florida. Dragged her ass to the canal. The old woman is alive,tho.

got link for this story?

lanapoo · 09-07-2011, 12:15 AM

Wirelessly posted

http://articles.cnn.com/2011-09-01/us/florida.alligator.attack_1_alligator-florida-canal-unprovoked-attacks?_s=PM:US

DeafTim · 09-07-2011, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lanapoo

Wirelessly posted

Alligator tries to drag 90-year-old woman into a Florida canal - CNN

i dont think your link is working.

I used history on my puter to find the story.
Alligator tries to drag 90-year-old woman into a Florida canal - CNN.com

EDIT: Now, your link is working. Weird!

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rockin'robin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 15,279	1-Ton Crocodile Captured in the Philippines A photo going viral across the Web shows a one-ton crocodile that was captured in the Philippines. The croc was hunted down after locals suspected it of killing a local fisherman. After destroying four traps in three weeks, the 2,300-pound reptile was finally captured. It took about 100 villagers to help drag the heavy creature onshore. It's now slated to be the newest star at an ecotourism park the local town plans to build. On Twitter, one person called the beast their "worst nightmare" and another wrote, "Cue the Jurassic Park theme music! RT @CNN: 21-foot monster crocodile caught." Football Game Sign Ignites Racial Tension, Police Hunt For Apple MANILA, Philippines -- Villagers and veteran hunters have captured a one-ton saltwater crocodile which they plan to make the star of a planned ecotourism park in a southern Philippine town, an official said Monday. Mayor Edwin Cox Elorde said dozens of villagers and experts ensnared the 21-foot male crocodile along a creek in Bunawan township in Agusan del Sur province after a three-week hunt. It could be one of the largest crocodiles to be captured alive in recent years, he said, quoting local crocodile experts. Elorde said the crocodile killed a water buffalo in an attack witnessed by villagers last month and was also suspected of having attacked a fisherman who went missing in July. He said he sought the help of experts at a crocodile farm in western Palawan province. "We were nervous but it's our duty to deal with a threat to the villagers," Elorde told The Associated Press by telephone. "When I finally stood before it, I couldn't believe my eyes." After initial sightings at a creek, the hunters set four traps, which the crocodile destroyed. They then used sturdier traps using steel cables, one of which finally caught the enormous reptile late Saturday, he said. About 100 people had to pull the crocodile, which weighs about 2,370 pounds, from the creek to a clearing where a crane lifted it into a truck, he said. The crocodile was placed in a fenced cage in an area where the town plans to build an ecotourism park for species found in a vast marshland in Agusan, an impoverished region about 515 miles southeast of Manila, Elorde said. "It will be the biggest star of the park," Elorde said, adding that villagers were happy that they would be able to turn the dangerous crocodile "from a threat into an asset." Despite the catch, villagers remain wary because several crocodiles still roam the outskirts of the farming town of about 37,000 people. They have been told to avoid venturing into marshy areas alone at night, Elorde said. http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/s...in-Philippines (Photo on this link) Last edited by rockin'robin; 09-06-2011 at 06:00 PM. Reason: Added copy

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