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Thai officials crane-lift massive crocodile to safety amid floods
Original: Thailand officials use crane to move 880-pound crocodile from enclosure as flood waters rose
Officials in Thailand used a crane to relocate an 880-pound crocodile after rising flood waters threatened its enclosure. The delicate operation was carried out to prevent the giant reptile from escaping into flooded surrounding areas, where it could have posed a serious danger to residents. The rescue highlights the wider risks flooding poses to wildlife facilities and the creative measures teams take to keep both animals and communities safe.
Why now: Severe flooding in Thailand is threatening wildlife facilities, and the unusual crocodile rescue is drawing wide attention.
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- Thailand officials use crane to move 880-pound crocodile from enclosure as flood waters rose · The Cool Down
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