Video: Another crocodile captured

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One of the crocodiles spotted in the sea areas off Dehiwala, Bambalapitiya and Galle Face Grounds during the previous weeks, was captured today by the wild life and environmental officials.

The crocodile-said to be 13-foot long in length-was captured near the pier at the Galle Face Ground.

Video by Chamilka

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Comments - 16

BUSHEL Monday, 05 October 2015 03:49 PM

Another crocodile ?

Chamara Monday, 05 October 2015 03:53 PM

Innocent crocodiles are captured, But the big crocodile who looted peoples money form temples tree is still roaming free, recently it was in Pasikuda.

Jjk Monday, 05 October 2015 04:21 PM

This must be the work of Aussies to stop the boat people

Ace Monday, 05 October 2015 04:23 PM

Was trying to meet the President at the secretariat to complain about the Port City Project ?

Julie and Paige Monday, 05 October 2015 04:31 PM

Crocodiles.... We were planning on snorkelling in the seaNext week when we vidit coming from Australia...Should we leave our Crocodile Repellant swim suits at home along with our Flippers and Snorkle!!... I was looking forward to clear blue water swimming... I guess not!

ANTON Monday, 05 October 2015 04:34 PM

"WHY DID YOU ALL COME INTO THE SEA WATER"" NOWADAYS IT IS NOT SAFER TO LIVE INSIDE THE COUNTRY"

sobers Monday, 05 October 2015 04:34 PM

All of them are coming due to the prevailing peaceful atmosphere under Maithri regime1

Jayati Weerakoon Tuesday, 06 October 2015 03:41 AM

The folks who are handling the animal do not use protective gloves. They run a risk of injury and infection.

gajaman Tuesday, 06 October 2015 06:49 AM

that is Crocodile Bundee

ANTON Tuesday, 06 October 2015 07:30 AM

SEE HIS T - SHIRT, HE SEEMS TO BE A CROCODILE EXPERT LIKE WORLD FAMOUS, STEVE IRVIN (THE CROCODILE HUNTER)

Leo Tuesday, 06 October 2015 09:08 AM

Are these salt water crocodiles captured to be held in fresh water in the zoo. via DM Android App

malka Tuesday, 06 October 2015 09:14 AM

Once the big mouth is shut, the creature looks very cute.

The God Father Tuesday, 06 October 2015 09:26 AM

I really thought the heading referred to a corrupted politician and that he had been arrested.

Teacher Tuesday, 06 October 2015 10:10 AM

Wildlife department, good job!!

Peter Tuesday, 06 October 2015 10:37 AM

Sri Lankan Crocodile Dunee boys in full action...

william Tuesday, 06 October 2015 11:06 AM

where are they taking the crocodile ?? to dehiwala zoo ?

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