Tuesday, July 05, 2005



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Crocodile found walking through Gifu

MIZUHO, Gifu -- A crocodile was found in a rice paddy here on Sunday, apparently after escaping from its owner, police said.

A resident phoned police at about 7:35 p.m. on Sunday, saying, "There's a crocodile walking along the street."

When officers arrived at the scene in Mizuho, they found the 90-centimeter-long crocodile in a rice paddy at the side of the road, and managed to capture it about 10 minutes later.

No reports of anyone being injured by the crocodile were received. Officers are continuing to search for the reptile's owner.

The area where the five-kilogram crocodile was found was a rural district about three kilometers northwest of the center of Mizuho. Police have taken custody of the crocodile for the time being. (Mainichi)

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