The offending crocodile lurks in wait near Phuket’s popular Mai Khao Beach.
A rogue crocodile swimming off Mai Khao Beach attracted the attention of locals yesterday (November 3), when it was found drifting around 500 metres offshore.
Fisherman, villagers and staff at the Mai Khao Dream hotel first spotted the roaming croc around 8.30am, and alerted local authorities.
The croc is believed to be around 3 metres in length, and it is proving a bit a problem for authorities and the local Kusoldharm to catch because it keeps disappearing.
At the moment, locals are at the beach warning people not to swim, and Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut is on his way to the area to try and work out what to do with the animal.
Yesterday, locals took a boat out to see the giant croc. But when they got close, it disappeared and they spent about three hours circling around looking for it, before abandoning their mission.
Story: The Phuket News
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