Nabbed! Crocodile who bit leg of old lady fishing for prawns is captured in Chachoengsao

[webfact]

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on the aftermath of an attack on a 64 year old woman called Patchanee Damrongphan qfrom Sao Changok sub-district of Bang Khla district, Chachoengsao in the central east of Thailand who was seriously bitten in the leg by a crocodile while fishing for prawns. 

 

The local district chief mobilized fishermen, phu yai ban and protection department officals who worked with experts from a nearby crocodile farm.

 

Fisherman Amornthep Chotchuang was among the searchers and was alerted to the presence of the errant croc when he heard barking of dogs at a prawn farm. 

 

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He saw "Ai Kay" (as the media referred to the crocodile) with its mouth wide open.

 

A stun gun was used to subdue the beast who was being prepared to be taken to a pond in Nakhon Sawan in the north.

 

Amornthep said there were a lot of Bang Pakong river crocs in klongs in the area and anyone who sees one should call the authorities. 

 

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[SAFETY FIRST]

I've often wondered why Thailand has not got a serious problem with crocodiles, Australia has lots of crocodiles where temperatures are similar to Thailand, freshwater and saltwater. 

 

Is it because the Thais have eaten these animals, it's the only thought I have?

 

 

[BritManToo]

5 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Is it because the Thais have eaten these animals, it's the only thought I have?

This .......

If someone spots a croc, there'll be 20 Thai guys with their mini crossbows there next day.

[2long]

How do they know it's the same individual? Did it confess? And if yes, was that after the plastic bag treatment?

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Is it because the Thais have eaten these animals, it's the only thought I have?

I'll have a croc sarnie, and make it snappy.

[Burma Bill]

5 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Is it because the Thais have eaten these animals, it's the only thought I have?

And handbags and shoes for the "hi-so's"????

[worgeordie]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

worked with experts from a nearby crocodile farm.

Most likely where it escaped from.

regards worgeordie

[vandeventer]

9 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I've often wondered why Thailand has not got a serious problem with crocodiles, Australia has lots of crocodiles where temperatures are similar to Thailand, freshwater and saltwater. 

 

Is it because the Thais have eaten these animals, it's the only thought I have?

 

 

In Australia the salt water crock is the one you have to be worried about. Tourist, the ones that can't read the signs posted and sleep on the beaches where the crocks come in at night when they are sleeping than  they pay the ultimate price.

[ThaiFelix]

On 6/6/2022 at 10:25 AM, 2long said:

How do they know it's the same individual? Did it confess? And if yes, was that after the plastic bag treatment?

There will be a re-enactment tomorrow.......the pointing will decide guilt.