Rogue saltie croc 'Leypang' raises conservation concerns

The Phuket News

 

The future of 'Leypang', the 200-kilo, three-metre saltwater crocodile caught on Phuket's west coast last Friday (Sept 1) has raised concerns among wildlife conservationists. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET:-- Animal rights advocates are calling for authorities to provide a natural reserve for “Leypang” the crocodile to ensure that the reptile, caught on Phuket’s west coast last week, is provided appropriate care.

 

Leypang, named after the beach north of Bang Tao where he was caught early last Friday morning (Sept 1), is currently being kept at a Phuket Coastal Fisheries Research and Development Centre in Pa Khlok.

 

Immediately after the 200-kilo, three-metre saltwater croc’s capture, Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong ordered officials along the west coast to look for other crocodiles in their areas to ensure public safety.

 

Full Story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/rogue-saltie-croc-leypang-raises-conservation-concerns-63777.php#886vDaUgjsK1oFvA.97

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2017-9-6

Animals in their natural environment ensures public safety.

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Immediately after the 200-kilo, three-metre saltwater croc’s capture, Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong ordered officials along the west coast to look for other crocodiles in their areas to ensure public safety.

Asking Thai civil servants to leave their air conditioned offices is futile.  Perhaps they should use informants like they do in Bangkok. 

Who wants to "finger" a crocodile then ?? 555

If only they were concerned about conservation of lives but there are so many of those annoying peasants trying to feed off the hard earned commissions of the elites and military that a few thousand dead here and there are not so worrying when you have subs and high speed train contracts to negotiate your cut.