100 crocodiles escape in Thailand floods

About 100 crocodiles have escaped from a farm during floods in Thailand, prompting authorities to call for calm.

Picture: Alex Coppel Source: Herald Sun

ABOUT 100 crocodiles have escaped from a farm in central Thailand, sparking new fears as the country struggles to overcome crippling floods that have left more than 250 people dead.

The crocodiles escaped when Crocodile Farm Uthai Thani was inundated with floodwater over the weekend, The Bangkok Post reported today.

Thailand's Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department is now seeking to calm fears, with Thirapat Prayoonsit, the department's deputy chief, saying most of the escaped crocodiles were young and less than three-feet (1m) long.

"Please do not panic," Thirapat said. "The crocodiles are not fierce like those living in the wild. On the contrary, they are rather scared of people."

Still, officials told The Post the department was recruiting specialist crocodile hunters to help catch the reptile escapees.

Government officials in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam say more than 500 people have died across the three countries during unusually heavy monsoon rains over the past two weeks.

More than 250 of the deaths were recorded in Thailand, while more than 200 -- including 83 children -- have died in Cambodia.

Huge efforts are now underway to stop the waters from reaching low-lying Bangkok, home to 12 million people, with prevention measures including sandbags along the Chao Phraya river, AFP reported.

A large amount of runoff water is expected to reach the city in the next few days, while high tides will make it harder for the floods to flow out to sea.

Source: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/crocodiles-escape-in-thailand-floods/story-e6frg6so-1226164129763

-- theaustralian.com.au 2011-10-11

He forgot to add the Crocodile Farms breed homing crocodiles.

What with all the crocodile steaks, handbags, shoes........... you bet those crocs are scared!

Edited October 11, 201114 yr by bigbamboo

I'll be surprised if a local doesn't end up marrying one.

Like that snake in Udon Thani.

I'd say that these crocodiles are more dangerous then their wild cousins because they are used to humans and have been fed by them.

Even if this was not the case their instinct would take over making them dangerous.

I wonder why Thai officials can never tell the truth. It always have to be sugarcoated with everything will be ok.

excellent ,new belts and wallets for everybody ......

they want people in flood affected areas to stay calm ,........and then they tell them theres roughly 100 escaped crocodiles in the water .........

how relaxing

I have been tuning into that Swamp People show on History Channel. Got the technique (gun) but I am afraid that the crocs will be all gone by the time I lose my teeth and grow a mullet.

The crocodiles are not fierce like those living in the wild

Something tells me they're mighty pissed for being held captive and ready to exact revenge.

How does that old saying go - When your up to your Rs in crocodiles, it's hard to remember you're there to drain the swamp!

The crocodiles are not fierce like those living in the wild

Something tells me they're mighty pissed for being held captive and ready to exact revenge.

Even dogs will attack when they are scared, and crocs have a much worse bite and they get around real quiet in water and they've been hunting humans longer than humans have been hunting them:. Don't let those friendly smiles fool you. One mistake is all old Mister Croc needs.

Edited October 11, 201114 yr by GazR

I have been tuning into that Swamp People show on History Channel. Got the technique (gun) but I am afraid that the crocs will be all gone by the time I lose my teeth and grow a mullet.

At least you'll be ready for next time.

"Thailand's Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department is now seeking to calm fears, with Thirapat Prayoonsit, the department's deputy chief, saying most of the escaped crocodiles were young and less than three-feet (1m) long."

Most?

"Thailand's Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department is now seeking to calm fears, with Thirapat Prayoonsit, the department's deputy chief, saying most of the escaped crocodiles were young and less than three-feet (1m) long."

Most?

Doesn't really matter. At only two feet those crocs already have teeth I can only be jealous of

Scary stuff. Did some crocs not also escape in Pattaya? I wonder how many they hope to capture.

"Please do not panic," Thirapat said. "The crocodiles are not fierce like those living in the wild. On the contrary, they are rather scared of people."

:lol:

what a croc (pun intended) of sh#t... they are creatures of instinct, not reason. No matter where & how they were born. Me thinks he may have said that with full TAT backing..

and secondly.. there aren't any true wild croc's left in Thailand - hunted to death years ago.

OK, admittedly there's a couple of escapes in Khao Yai & a fairly recent controlled attempt to re-introduce the pure Siamese back into a small part of the Kingdom. Seems like they've got a few new friends to play with now..!? (which of course would defeat the object of releasing pure Siamese, if these farm hybrids were to ever encounter & breed with them.. sigh)

Edited October 13, 201114 yr by metisdead
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i doubt there is friendly or tame or scared crocodiles anywhere ,a crocodile will eat meat when its hungry ......there is 2 crocodile farms now that have overflowed escaping crocodiles into freedom

its probably only a matter of time before somebody gets bitten or maybe eaten

next news will be ....... the snake farms have been flooded ..........

it is estimated we have just lost a few hundred poisonous deadly snakes ..........but they do not bite people like the ones in the wild.....and we are getting a professional snake catcher to come and look for them ......as soon as we can

I have been tuning into that Swamp People show on History Channel. Got the technique (gun) but I am afraid that the crocs will be all gone by the time I lose my teeth and grow a mullet.

At least you'll be ready for next time.

One good swing with a lead pipe, a bad wig and some FInal Net.

You'll be in character for good.

Crocs would be excellent in reducing soi dog numbers....

Crocs would be excellent in reducing soi dog numbers....

equally as excellent in reducing soi small children numbers....

Crocs would be excellent in reducing soi dog numbers....

equally as excellent in reducing soi small children numbers....

WARNING to all CROCKS..............Beware of all katoy's ---you are handbag material.

equally as excellent in reducing soi small children numbers....

Dubble Bubble!

Let em loose!

equally as excellent in reducing soi small children numbers....

Dubble Bubble!

Let em loose!

no more of those pesky annoying children to run out in front of your car when your driving

I said it before: how can something that grows 7 meters long, has about 8 Billion sharp and pointed teeth, the bite- force of a Great White, eats meat and has a brain the size of an orange, be NOT dangerous?

I said it before: how can something that grows 7 meters long, has about 8 Billion sharp and pointed teeth, the bite- force of a Great White, eats meat and has a brain the size of an orange, be NOT dangerous?

only carrying a pig for a snack .....

sum num na for pattaya beach .......

I'd say that these crocodiles are more dangerous then their wild cousins because they are used to humans and have been fed by them.

Even if this was not the case their instinct would take over making them dangerous.

I wonder why Thai officials can never tell the truth. It always have to be sugarcoated with everything will be ok.

Yeah, how dangerous it is to tell people not to be afraid of crocs! How irresponsible.

I must say the picture is of a particularly fine specimen, I never saw one with such vivid colours... now that would make a lovely pair of boots, no?

has a single crocodile been caught yet ?

has a single crocodile been caught yet ?

You will not find out as they -or many will be drying/curing ready for manufacturing. Others I say will be sent to inactive posts as punishment..............

"Thailand's Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department is now seeking to calm fears, with Thirapat Prayoonsit, the department's deputy chief, saying most of the escaped crocodiles were young and less than three-feet (1m) long."

Most?

Yeah...the rest was the big ones, 5 meters ++...but they are toilet trained and only poop in the woods!

I said it before: how can something that grows 7 meters long, has about 8 Billion sharp and pointed teeth, the bite- force of a Great White, eats meat and has a brain the size of an orange, be NOT dangerous?

only carrying a pig for a snack .....

sum num na for pattaya beach .......

...ahm...aha...like that!