In Australia, a troublesome crocodile was ultimately used for food.
Up north in Australia, a crocodile has been causing havoc in an Aboriginal community for multiple months. This menacing creature was eventually killed by shooting it and later celebrated through a traditional feast, as per a local police officer's statement to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
This troublemaking crocodile targeted kids, adults, and even pet dogs, reportedly causing fear and panic within the community. CP Andrew McBride, a police officer in the area, shared with ABC that there were "some full buckets" at the feast, indicating the quantity of food prepared. Since the start of the year, this 3.63-meter-long saltwater croc had been residing near the Aboriginal neighborhood of Bulla, just 250 meters away from the houses.
With the elders and the authorities' guidance, the dangerous reptile was finally shot on a Tuesday to no longer pose a potential risk to the community. McBride went on to inform ABC about the animal's preparation, which was done in accordance with traditional practices. The tail was used for soup, parts were grilled, and others were wrapped in banana leaves and cooked underground.
As per the government, the number of wild crocodiles in the Northern Territory of Australia exceeds 100,000, making it the largest known population in the world. Saltwater crocodiles are notorious for dwelling along the coast and thrive on a diet consisting of fish, birds, wild pigs, and sometimes even cattle.
Nestled around 100 kilometers from the seashore, the village of Bulla was visited by this crocodile due to the ensuing floods following the beginning of the year. Police officer McBride explained to ABC that since excess water flooded the region, crocodiles appear in previously uncommon locations.
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