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The property that I reside has plenty of Crocks. They can be much apprechiated from afar. Having seen a Crock attack a dog in the canal, I know their power and speed...and will never underestimate their amazing nature. Both San Pedro newpapers exploited the death by Crock(?) of my friend, the late Wilbur Blanco. The term Maneating Crock made a sensational headline. Crocks do what Crocks do!!! Enjoy them from afar...they are the closest thing to perfection that has yet been created. I shar wsh Dorian wold hair me ta poff reed...dis il neber hapens ugains.

Has anybody noticed that there has not been the slightest hint of remorse, retraction, or even defence? They're apparently just keeping their heads down and hoping all this will go away. Meanwhile there is an edition out there that in practice lauds and encourages people to tease crocodiles (no matter what the words may say, the pictures say it all). IMO this is absolutely appalling.

The only post this newspaper made here it then decided to retract. There is a simple way of dealing with this - don't buy their newspaper in future.

http://sanpedrosun.net/old/01-492.html

Just a reminder...

Anyone else see the Irony in this exchange?


I then made comments about putting Alligators (2 l's) in the new Tropic tank: My post was obviously tongue in cheek, but the unintended consequences were priceless!


Peoples points of view certainly change depending on which side of an issue they fall

Yes I called her a stupid,reporter I was wrong ,she is not at fault As she has no experanice or traning at what she does and is not a reporter !!!!! .I know her well She is a good person,who thought she was doing something she thought was ok but very misguided,and nieve ..And Aligator it is Obvious she is your co worker or cousin .But the Real Blame is on the newspaper ,as they have no clue about Responable journalism ,and only want to sell add space.My point is if they did they would have Immediately Apolgized to all the good people who live here And said yes We Screwed up and it was a bad Article .I am, just a once a month Gringo who loves the island I do not live here year round but I Know right from wrong.And this was A Article that could cause someone getting killed..So yes Shame on you!!!!!!Do the right thing and redo your mistake!!!!

Just a point about Pedro1's post. The kids that have been doing this have not been there for 10 years. They come and go and I would doubt the last bunch have been there much more than 6 months to a year. Don't be fooled into thinking these kids have plenty of experience, the only training they've had is what they've seen on TV.

Dorian, I Have enjoyed your paper for years and do not remember anything so careless being printed previously. It is clear this article is intended to draw attention to the croc feedings as a tourist attraction, not as something that should be regulated. Comparing this to Shark Ray alley has absolutely no bearing. Although NO wild animal should ever be molested, the fact of the matter is that nurse sharks and sting rays are NOT protected species. Add to the fact that snorkeling tours are carried out by licensed guides who claim responsibility for their customers whereas the kids at the croc pond are not licensed, and have no clue what they are doing but just trying to make a buck.

I don't expect next week you will have Debbie on the beach buying a dime bag, because other people do and it can be fun. Illegal is illegal.

Very good points - well said JZB.

Yes, peoples point of view do exchange when there are just negative remarks revolving. I do thank captjeff for apologizing on the words that he used. I do think that these crocs are dangerous and that something must be done to make it safer. I just don't like how people take it in a way where they start talking non-sense instead of coming out of it with good intentions and try to help out. She is not my family and I don't even know them but its not fair to treat them this way. I like their paper and they made a mistake but then don't condemn them. Lets come up with a good solution before it's too late.

The mistake has been done and I do believe that ambergris today did not have the intention of misleading people towards this. Instead of attacking the newspaper in a rude way, Lets work together and do something about this crocs to stop it.
Pedro - that was not nice saying don't buy their newspaper in the future...You are being mean....

Lets all come up with a solution to this problem and stop it from happening.

Wild Crocodile
The following article was written by Zoologist Marisa Tellez from California who is currently in country researching Crocodilian Parasitology thru ACE/American Crocodiles Engangered Sanctuary. The organization's contact information will be posted below the article.
http://www.cayecaulkerchronicles.com/?p=153