A one-ton giant crocodile has been captured by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) along the shores of Lake Victoria in Kakira village after it allegedly ate a man and maiming several others.
Giant One Ton Crocodile Caught In Uganda After Eating A Man
Uganda Wildlife Authority went on a hunt for four hours to trap the animal
The crocodile is believed to be approximately 80-years-old and was trapped by officials using meat on a hook. It was later transported out of the village on a truck while more than 100 village residents watched in bewilderment.
An UWA official told The New Vision Ugandan Daily yesterday [April 3] that, "Residents appealed to UWA to hunt the crocodile following the death of a resident from Kakira town council in Jinja district."
Local fishermen also became too scared to approach the lake for fear of their lives.
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The crocodile has since been transferred to the Murchison Falls National Park [March 31, 2014]. At 1,000 kg, the crocodile weighs just 75 kg less than Lolong, the world's largest crocodile, who died last year.
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