Giant man-eating crocodile shot dead in South Africa
In the Republic of South Africa, a huge crocodile was shot, and human remains were later found in its stomach. This was reported on May 5 by the BBC TV channel, citing sources.
"A huge crocodile 4.5 m long and weighing 500 kg was airlifted to the nearby Kruger National Park," the publication says.
It is noted that fragments of a human body were found inside the crocodile, as well as six shoes and beach slippers.
According to the TV channel, the crocodile has now been taken for an autopsy and DNA testing to confirm the identity of the deceased. According to preliminary data, it may be a businessman who was previously swept away by the current.
My Northwest reported on April 12 that 72-year-old American Eric Grieger managed to survive a crocodile attack while scuba diving in Mexico, off the coast of Cozumel Island. It is noted that as a result of the attack, the predator severed an artery and all tendons on the man's arm. The victim was urgently taken to the hospital, where surgeons performed an operation to repair the damaged tissues.
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