A 12.8-foot saltwater crocodile that terrorized the residents of Herbert River in North Queensland, Australia has been captured by wildlife officers. The aggressive animal was reported to authorities by Lawrence Perticato, a local resident, after it displayed unusual behavior. Lawrence described how the crocodile attacked him while he was mowing his lawn and ate three of his neighbor’s chickens.
Saltwater crocodiles are known to be the largest living reptiles in the world, with males weighing up to 1,000-1,500 kilograms (2,200-3,300 pounds) and measuring up to 6 meters (20 feet). Lawrence, who has lived on the river all his life, expressed relief at the capture of the crocodile, stating that he had felt “on edge” during the months that it was active in the area.
The crocodile, nicknamed “Herbie,” was successfully trapped on the riverbank and has since been transferred to Townsville for relocation to a crocodile farm or zoo. The capture of Herbie brought an end to its reign of terror in the area and provided a sense of relief to the residents of Herbert River.
