A 3.3m adult crocodile was captured on Wednesday night, October 18, at a local South African Police Service (SAPS) station near Mandeni in KwaZulu-Natal.
The police station called for assistance around 22:00 on Wednesday for a crocodile behind the station. A team from IPSS Medical Rescue was dispatched to investigate and found a massive adult crocodile.
Ashton Musgrave, a local with experience safely capturing crocodiles, was called to assist. The crocodile was safely captured and loaded onto the back of a waiting vehicle.
It will be relocated to the Hluhluwe area on Thursday morning.
Crocodile captured near police station in KZN
A 3.3m adult crocodile was captured on Wednesday night, October 18, at a local South African Police Service (SAPS) station near Mandeni in KwaZulu-Natal.
Crocodile to be relocated to Hluhluwe
The crocodile will be relocated to the Hluhluwe area on Thursday morning.
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Conclusion
Crocodiles are dangerous animals and it is important to be aware of their presence when in areas where they live. If you see a crocodile, do not approach it and contact the authorities immediately.
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