After the typhoon, at least 69 adult crocodiles and 6 baby crocodiles, raised on a farm in the city of Mau Daan, escaped.
Local media reported that recent flooding caused water to overflow the banks of a local lake, causing flooding. This is an opportunity for the crocodile to escape.
according to the sheet hai bao news Crocodiles roaming near Lo Bong village, located in Shandong province. In view of this situation, local authorities have warned people to stay indoors.
Sheet beijing news It was reported that emergency forces were deployed to trace the missing crocodiles using sonar detection equipment. However, the search for crocodiles was hampered as the water was still deep.
The working group includes animal experts who are participating in the hunt. However, a member of the emergency services said they may have to euthanize the crocodiles rather than capture them.
Authorities in Maoming city searched for more than 70 crocodiles that escaped from their cages after the flood. Photo: UDN
Videos circulated on Chinese social networks showed several crocodiles hiding behind signs on a road completely filled with water. Members of the emergency services donned helmets and jackets and boarded boats searching for crocodiles.
Some footage also shows some crocodiles being captured and brought back to the shore. Many curious local people came to watch.
Local officials have warned people to stay indoors. Photo: Tsingtao
Local media said Chinese crocodiles are very shy and do not attack humans unless threatened or provoked.
The Chinese crocodile, also known as the Yangtze crocodile, is a native species that can grow to over 2 meters long and has a record of attacks on humans. Guangdong province is famous for its many crocodile farms due to its warm climate.
In China, crocodile skin and meat are highly valued for their medicinal value in traditional medicine. In addition, crocodile farms provide tourism services. Crocodile numbers have declined rapidly in recent decades due to pollution and poaching.
Typhoon Haikui has weakened since making landfall in Fujian province on September 5, but the storm surge continues to wreak havoc across southern China, causing flooding in some cities.
