January 29, 2008 10:24am
AMOROUS crocodiles are causing so much havoc to a Papua New Guinean coastal community that authorities have ordered a cull.
Police on the northern PNG island of Manus asked licensed firearm holders to form a hunting party after mating crocodiles killed one man last week.
Earlier in the month a youth from nearby Kali Island was diving with friends when he was attacked by crocodiles.
Manus administrator Wep Kanawai told PNG's Post Courier the cull was necessary as the reptiles were breeding in great numbers and causing harm to villagers.
Kanawai warned locals to keep away from mangroves and river estuaries, which are common hunting grounds and nesting sites for crocodiles.
``I told them the sooner they go out there (west coast of Manus) and clear the place, the better it would be,'' he said.
Kanawai said crocodiles become agitated when humans venture into their breeding grounds during mating season.
.... I feel bad for laughing, but this is really pretty hilarious.
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