Saturday, November 12, 2011

Lolong

I just got back from an adventure in search of 'Lolong' a giant saltwater crocodile.
The croc was captured in September and now is living in Bunawan, Agusan de Sur.
Measuring 21 feet 1 inch and weighs 1075 kgs this is the largest croc in captivity.
'Lolong' is estimated to be 50 years old.
The story goes that the big boy ate a small girl last year and attacked a fisherman in September.
Thus a hunt was organized an 'Lolong was snagged in a trap.
Bunawan is in a remote area with few tourists.
All this is about to change as development has begun and people are visiting.
The Bunawan Eco-Park was born.


There was some pressure from environmentalists to release the giant croc....
no mayor in the Philippines would allow the release for safety of the people.
'Team Croc'
from left...Me, Jade, Wesley, Nico and Carlo.