There are at least two more Nile crocodiles at large that have been spotted but not yet retrieved following their escape from a crocodile farm near Bonnievale in March.
To date, 27 crocodiles have been recaptured and returned to the facility. Searches for the reptiles only occur in the evening and have been joined by farmers and police assisting them.
News24 Wire Crocodile. Picture: AFP / GUILLAUME SOUVANT
To date, 27 crocodiles have been recaptured and returned to the facility. Searches for the reptiles only occur in the evening and farmers and police are part of these nocturnal efforts.
Cape Nature conservation manager Corne Claassen told News24 the search was still ongoing.
“We have been placing traps mostly in the rivers; its been proven to be the most successful method. And we would put the cages in the water with the bait. It’s the most viable option we have. It’s not an easy job because we have to search for them in the dark.”