Monster crocodile finally caught

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The discussion centers around the capture of a large saltwater crocodile in the Philippines, which has been implicated in attacks on local fishermen. Participants express various emotional and ethical considerations regarding the situation, including the implications for the family of a suspected victim and the broader context of crocodile presence in the area.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express concern for the family of the fisherman who is suspected to have been eaten by the crocodile, questioning how they might feel about the situation.
  • Others suggest that the zoo should provide free access to the family of the victim, indicating a desire for some form of compensation or acknowledgment.
  • There is a note that several other large crocodiles remain in the area, raising concerns about ongoing risks to local fishermen.
  • One participant points out that it is only suspected that the crocodile killed the fisherman, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of emotions and opinions regarding the capture of the crocodile and its implications, with no clear consensus on the ethical considerations or the situation's broader context.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects varying levels of certainty regarding the crocodile's involvement in the fisherman's disappearance and the potential risks posed by other crocodiles in the area.

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For weeks, a huge salt water crocodile has terrorized a fishing district in the Philippines, attacking several people and suspected of having eaten at least one fisherman.
At last, it was caught in a trap, and will now be transferred to a zoo where it is expected to be the big star.
It IS rather big, measuring 6.4 metres (previous record was 5.74), weighing 1075 kilograms..
http://news.yahoo.com/giant-crocodile-captured-alive-philippines-134625838.html
 
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arildno said:
For weeks, a huge salt water crocodile has terrorized a fishing district in the Philippines, attacking several people and suspected of having eaten at least one fisherman.
At last, it was caught in a trap, and will now be transferred to a zoo where it is expected to be the big star.
It IS rather big, measuring 6.4 metres (previous record was 5.74), weighing 1075 kilograms..
http://news.yahoo.com/giant-crocodile-captured-alive-philippines-134625838.html

well that's a shame
 
i can't help but think about how the eaten fisherman's family feel about this...
 
From the title of this thread, I first thought you were talking about shoes. I think the zoo should at least give that family free access.
 
wukunlin said:
i can't help but think about how the eaten fisherman's family feel about this...
There are several other large crocs still at large in the vicinity, anyone of which could eat a person. Regardless, it is only suspected that a croc killed and ate the guy. All they actually know is that he disappeared when he went out fishing.