It weighs one ton and is believed responsible for eating at least one fisherman, but this monster crocodile has finally been caught by 100 very cautious men.
Measuring 21ft from snout to tail, the massive creature is the largest crocodile captured alive in recent years.
The beast was caught, after a three-week hunt, in a creek in the Philippines by villagers who had lived in fear of it for more than 20 years.
Its nearest rival in the monster stakes is Cassius, an Australian salt-water crocodile which measures a 'mere' 18ft - and which is still on the loose in the Northern Territory.
The Philippine crocodile's domain was a river system in Agusan, a poverty-stricken region 500 miles south east of Manila, but while it was a constant threat to villagers no one was brave enough to try to capture it.
However, when a village fisherman went missing and the crocodile became the chief suspect, plans were hatched to catch it.
It was placed under observation and when it was witnessed by several villagers killing a water buffalo they knew their suspicions were right.
'We were very nervous about tackling this beast but it was our duty to deal with it because it was a threat to many villagers and their farm animals,' said the local mayor, Mr Edwin Elorde.
'When I finally saw it after its capture I couldn't believe my eyes.
'It was big enough to swallow three men all at once.'
The operation to capture the croc - which has yet to be named - was set in place after it was seen in a creek.
Villagers set four net traps, which the crocodile destroyed with a mighty snap of its jaws.
So the second time around the villagers used traps made of steel cables and this time the animal failed to get away.
At least 100 men were required to pull the huge reptile on to the banks of the creek where, after a great deal of difficulty, it was bound up and then lifted by crane on to the back of a truck.
They weren't going to let the victory pass without having their photo taken, so many of the villagers posed beside their scaly captive before it was driven off to a confined area.
Despite the suspected death of the fisherman, the crocodile is destined for fame.
It is expected to be the star attraction at a new eco-tourism park that is being set up in Agusan.
'It will be the biggest star of the park,' said Mr Elorde.
'The villagers, of course, are very happy that they have been able to turn this dangerous crocodile from a threat into an asset.'
But the 37,000 people who live in the region have been told not to rest on their laurels.
Many other large crocodiles remain in the rivers and people have been told not to venture into marsh areas alone at night.
aso4life1 at 4-07-2012 02:02 PM (11 years ago) (m)
Guy dem don catch am since last year, they are just celebrating it now in order to boost their tourism sector, can't we copy them in Nigeria? there are so many strange animals that had been captured and killed in Nigeria and we can't make it a tourist attraction due to bad management and corruption.
Anyway, we are busy with Boko Haram now but our Government should boost our Tourism sector instead of out Last Lady patience Jonathan winning useless Tourism award everywhere. Naija is really lacking behind.
if u attack my papa house, I'll retaliate but if you are peace loving,I will embrace you
Posted: at 4-07-2012 02:02 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
dlimelite at 4-07-2012 02:30 PM (11 years ago) (f)
Quote from: aso4life1 on 4-07-2012 02:02 PM
Guy dem don catch am since last year, they are just celebrating it now in order to boost their tourism sector, can't we copy them in Nigeria? there are so many strange animals that had been captured and killed in Nigeria and we can't make it a tourist attraction due to bad management and corruption.
Anyway, we are busy with Boko Haram now but our Government should boost our Tourism sector instead of out Last Lady patience Jonathan winning useless Tourism award everywhere. Naija is really lacking behind.
Yes oo. You're right.
Posted: at 4-07-2012 02:30 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
SAINTKITTS at 4-07-2012 03:01 PM (11 years ago) (m)
We have to give the Filipinos a lot of credit,The crocodile lived near a village ,then people lived in fear of it. If it had eaten a fisherman, you can imagine the kind of restraint that people have to capture it humanely.
GIVE MEANING TO LIFE,NOT WAIT LIFE TO GIVE MEANING,IS LIKE A SAILING USE ANY WIND TO ANY DIRECTION
Posted: at 4-07-2012 03:01 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
aso4life1 at 4-07-2012 04:17 PM (11 years ago) (m)
Quote from: SAINTKITTS on 4-07-2012 03:01 PM
We have to give the Filipinos a lot of credit,The crocodile lived near a village ,then people lived in fear of it. If it had eaten a fisherman, you can imagine the kind of restraint that people have to capture it humanely.
Good for them cos they risk their life and now they are making money due to huge visit of Tourists from everywhere in the world
if u attack my papa house, I'll retaliate but if you are peace loving,I will embrace you
Posted: at 4-07-2012 04:17 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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