According to a statement released by Northern Territory police, a 12-foot saltwater crocodile had been attacking dogs and lunging at kids, causing panic in a remote Australian community. However, locals were able to put an end to the reptile’s terrorizing behavior by catching and cooking it for a feast.
According to reports, the crocodile was responsible for attacking several dogs in the community.
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Police said they shot and killed the scaly predator on Tuesday after consulting with elders and traditional landowners in the Bulla community.
“They said the community prepared it for a feast in the traditional manner.”
According to the police, the crocodile had moved into a river close to the residential area due to floods earlier this year. The location is approximately six hours’ drive south of Darwin.
According to Sergeant Andrew McBride, the animal was used in various meals as the main ingredient, as reported by Australian public broadcaster ABC.
According to McBride, the crocodile was transformed into a delicious soup made of its tail. The cooking process involved barbecuing and wrapping some of the pieces in banana leaves before burying them underground.
A grand celebration was held, featuring a lavish and elaborate feast.
In reference to the recent issue, Commander Kylie Anderson acknowledged the potential danger crocodiles can pose to the community’s safety. She also commended the collaborative efforts of officers and residents in effectively addressing the situation.
Anderson exclaimed that remote policing never has a boring moment.
According to the Northern Territory government, they employ a strategic management approach that is risk-based to determine the necessary level of management activity for crocodiles.
Australia has seen its fair share of dangerous encounters with crocodiles, as these creatures are highly mobile. In fact, earlier this year, a Queensland fisherman had a close call when a crocodile jumped onto his boat while he was fishing on New Year’s Eve.
In the previous year, the chief politician of Australia’s Northern Territory suggested that it was time to contemplate the reintroduction of crocodile culling following an incident where a crocodile attacked people at a well-known swimming area.
In May 2023, a crocodile attacked a man who was snorkeling off the coast of North Queensland, Australia. The man showed incredible bravery and managed to survive the attack by prying the crocodile’s jaws off his head. Unfortunately, that same month, the remains of an Australian man who had gone missing on a fishing trip in crocodile-infested waters were discovered inside the bodies of two of the reptiles. These incidents serve as a stark reminder of the dangers of interacting with these powerful predators in their natural habitat.
