Barking Dogs Corner Escaped Female Crocodile in Nakhon Sawan

[Georgealbert]

 

 

Picture of the captured crocodile.

 

A female crocodile was successfully captured, in Nakon Sawan on the morning of September 5, after being cornered by barking dogs. The reptile, which had been evading capture, crawled towards a village headman’s house where it was eventually subdued. The crocodile, measuring 2.45 metres in length, was later handed over to authorities, who returned it to Bueng Boraphet, a large wetland area in the province.

 

The incident unfolded after local fishermen had reported sighting two large crocodiles in the Bang Prong Canal, which connects to Bueng Boraphet. The crocodiles, believed to be a mating pair, had been swimming in the area, sparking fear among locals who were concerned for their safety while fishing. The fishermen recorded a video of the crocodiles as proof before notifying the authorities to help capture them. On September 3, a male crocodile measuring 3.30 metre  was captured in the canal, but the female remained at large.

 

 

At around 03:00, on September 5, the village headman of Moo 5, Nakhon Sawan Ok Subdistrict, reported hearing unusual barking from dogs near his house. Upon investigating, he discovered the female crocodile emerging from the Bang Prong Canal and crawling towards his property. Acting quickly, the headman fashioned a rope snare and managed to capture the crocodile before contacting the Fisheries Department. The location of the headman’s home, which is adjacent to the canal, led authorities to believe this was the same female crocodile they had been pursuing.

Interestingly, the day before, on September 4, the Fisheries Department had captured another female crocodile, measuring 2 metres, in the Bueng Boraphet area. Initially, they thought this crocodile might be the one they were searching for, but further investigation revealed it was not the same animal.

 

All captured crocodiles have since been transferred to the Nakhon Sawan Freshwater Fisheries Research Center for rehabilitation. Once fully recovered, they will be released back into their natural habitat in Bueng Boraphet, a protected area known for its biodiversity and large population of wildlife, including crocodiles.

 

-- 2024-09-05

 

 

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3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Acting quickly, the headman fashioned a rope snare and managed to capture the crocodile

Brave man.