Croc threat in Northern Australia ends in traditional feast
Police shot a 3.7-meter crocodile in northern Australia that posed a threat to villagers. The animal was then eaten. Soup was prepared from its tail, and some meat was grilled. The reptile was notorious for attacking dogs and posed a risk in the area.
The 3.7-meter crocodile made its way to the Baines River after a flood that hit the region earlier this year. This place is just 250 meters from homes.
The animal repeatedly came out of the water, posing a serious threat to children and adults who were around the river. According to RMF24, the crocodile was also responsible for the deaths of many dogs belonging to residents of nearby villages.
After consultations with relevant services, it was decided to shoot the crocodile. This decision was made to eliminate the threat it posed to the local community's safety.
They made traditional crocodile soup
The police handed the crocodile to the residents, who prepared it according to traditional Aboriginal culinary recipes. Using recipes passed down through generations, they prepared the crocodile in a way that fully utilized its meat.
In an interview with ABC television, Sergeant Andrew McBride stated that soup was made from the crocodile's tail, some meat was grilled, and the remaining pieces were wrapped in banana leaves and cooked on coals covered with earth. "It was a rather large traditional feast and there were a few full bellies," the sergeant recounted.
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Director of Wildlife Operations DEPWS, Kristen Hay, emphasized that large and potentially dangerous crocodiles can be found in any water zone in the Top End region. "That's why we urge everyone to Be Crocwise and only swim where there are designated swimming sign," she added.
Saltwater crocodiles are currently the largest living reptiles in the world and the largest predators on land and in rivers. Both those living in fresh and brackish and salty waters have been strictly protected in Australia since 1971. It is estimated that around 100,000 crocodiles currently live in northern Australia.
