The crocodile in the Huangpu River caught!6 -day carpet -type water and land search will be given to the wildlife rescue base for breeding

Recently, some citizens reported to the police that there was a crocodile of about 1 meter in the Huangpu River in Shanghai and provided relevant audio and video materials. It was identified by animal experts that the crocodile is a sub -dynamic Siam Crocodile, which is mainly distributed in Southeast Asia, which is aggressive. Considering the safety of citizens, Shanghai Public Security Organs and several relevant departments formulated a series of arrest plans. In the end, the Siamese crocodile was successfully captured.

The Border Defense Port and Airlines Bureau, together with the Xuhui Branch, has conducted "carpet" water -and -land search along the Huangpu River coast for 6 consecutive days. A total of 12 public security boats, 30 police cars, and 144 police force were used. In the afternoon of September 25, the crocodile trace was found at a embankment in Xuhui Bin. The police first contacted the relevant departments of the Agricultural and Rural Commission, the Sanitation Department, the Animal Protection Association and other relevant departments. According to the plan, the professionals of the Agricultural Committee conducted on -site command and implemented specific arrests.

Considering the characteristics and living habits of the crocodile, it was finally decided to use the capture method to arrest. While ensuring the success rate of the arrest, it ensures that the arrest process does not cause damage to the crocodile. After many days of observation, the arrests were fabricated in the area often in the crocodile and placed frozen fish as a bait in the surrounding area. When the crocodile goes to eat, the fishing net that is embedded in advance cannot be moved. The staff quickly uses fire tongs to control it and transfer it to the shore.

At present, the Siamese crocodile has been sent to the aquatic wildlife rescue base in Chuansha Town, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, and was handed over to professionals for breeding.

Author: Zhou Chen

Edit: Wang Wanyi

Editor in charge: Zhang Xiaoming

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