webfact Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 "Nadia" the giant croc terrorizing southern Thai town Picture: Manager Online NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: -- A giant crocodile called Nadia is spooking the residents of Nakorn Sri Thammarat after it was confirmed she had escaped. The female croc is a giant specimen of 5 metres in length and nobody knows where she is. Authorities have finally been forced to admit she had escaped from the central Thung Tha Lart park after four days of denials. They said they denied the claims because they didn't want to panic the locals, reports Manager Online. Now this has come back to bite them. Wildlife officials are telling the locals not to kill the beast on any account. It is a rare specimen and they want to handle its capture. But overhead photography and a four day boat search has failed to find Nadia. Earlier district chief Chaonawat Senapong had dismissed the idea that the beast had escaped saying it was news leaked by a political rival to discredit him. But yesterday evening it was confirmed that Nadia was on the loose along with another two foot long creature. Manager reported that just two crocs out of four were reported still in an enclosure yesterday evening. Source: Manager Online -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-01-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I think there's at least one "Nadia" in every town! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitman Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 31 minutes ago, webfact said: Wildlife officials are telling the locals not to kill the beast on any account. It is a rare specimen and they want to handle its capture. And it doesn't matter if it bites your relatives or swallows them alive. Just don't kill it, the owner paid a lot of money for it. Trust us we are Thai, Thailand is very safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 "Nadia" the giant croc terrorizing southern Thai town" Nadia hasn't terrorized anybody.................yet. Until she is reported as having attacked a hapless flood victim, it's just another escaped croc. I hope the creature is captured and returned to a secure and safe place and not shot by some local hero who wants a pair of boots, belt and wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitman Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, ratcatcher said: not shot by some local hero who wants a pair of boots, belt and wallet. Or who wants to protect his children/pets/relatives....it's more important to have a big croc instead of your kids. Do you live in Esan by the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 4 minutes ago, fruitman said: Or who wants to protect his children/pets/relatives....it's more important to have a big croc instead of your kids. Do you live in Esan by the way? Do you live in Esan by the way? My location is clearly shown under my pussy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 " they didn't want to panic the locals, ",how irresponsible is that, there is too much trying to cover stuff up here,instead of facing whatever the problem is. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupplease Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Earlier district chief Chaonawat Senapong had dismissed the idea that the beast had escaped saying it was news leaked by a political rival to discredit him. more lies and face saving pure selfishness thainess Saftey another word certain thais cannot understand but would be the first to run if the croc showed at his place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The man from udon Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 29 minutes ago, worgeordie said: " they didn't want to panic the locals, ",how irresponsible is that, there is too much trying to cover stuff up here,instead of facing whatever the problem is. regards worgeordie Reminds me of 'jaws' with the old mayor saying of course it's safe to go in the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 It's not an indigenous critter, it's not an endangered species, it could be a hazard to anyone who's not familiar with their habits, it does have commercial value, and they taste a lot like chicken. Not to mention all the indigenous critters they'd be saving by taking it out of the food chain- where it does not belong. Back home, they'd have the rotisserie going around the same time they bring in the errant 'gator. (Edit: we leave the crocs alone- not so many of them) With boiled corn and new potatoes and cole slaw at the ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Nice don't warn the people just denial Thai mentality at it best TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 A 5 meter croc is rather dangerous. They needed to be more forthcoming earlier on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiSoLowSoNoSo Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Thanks Buddha that Thailand got no nuclear power plants, can imagine what would happened if they had and an accident happened with the reactor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 It's not an indigenous critter, it's not an endangered species, it could be a hazard to anyone who's not familiar with their habits, it does have commercial value, and they taste a lot like chicken. Not to mention all the indigenous critters they'd be saving by taking it out of the food chain- where it does not belong. Back home, they'd have the rotisserie going around the same time they bring in the errant 'gator. (Edit: we leave the crocs alone- not so many of them) With boiled corn and new potatoes and cole slaw at the ready. It's called the Siamese crocodile for a reason. It's critical endangered species. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siamese_crocodileSent from my Lenovo TB3-710F using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 How is the crock "terrorising" the town when nobody has seen it or knows where it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I am so happy to hear about another safety- hazard! Every year, every flood, crocs escape in droves! Don't these idiots know, how to prevent this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardrunner Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 40 minutes ago, dotpoom said: How is the crock "terrorising" the town when nobody has seen it or knows where it is? Just by being loose, wouldn't you be afraid if their were reports that a wild predator was on the loose ib your town or village Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 50 minutes ago, PoorSucker said: It's called the Siamese crocodile for a reason. It's critical endangered species.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siamese_crocodile If it's a female and 5 meters long, it's apparently not a Siamese Crocodile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 hour ago, dotpoom said: How is the crock "terrorising" the town when nobody has seen it or knows where it is? In all the good horror movies, you don't actually see the monster until after it's eaten a few of the bit players... Now imagine those "bit players" are your kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonmoon Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Authorities have finally been forced to admit she had escaped from the central Thung Tha Lart park after four days of denials.. They said they denied the claims because they didn't want to panic the locals, Good logic...like the villagers wouldnt panic after the 4 days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn0000 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 39 minutes ago, impulse said: If it's a female and 5 meters long, it's apparently not a Siamese Crocodile. Its probably a hybrid, as it says on the wiki, they can grow much larger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 minute ago, Shawn0000 said: Its probably a hybrid, as it says on the wiki, they can grow much larger. In which case, it wouldn't be very valuable from a preservation standpoint. At least not valuable enough to risk losing a kid or all the indigenous critters on its menu- some of which are worth protecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I've seen on the local news that they've caught a 4 meter long crocodile near chumpon this afternoon. Is that this one or is that another one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, Wilsonandson said: I've seen on the local news that they've caught a 4 meter long crocodile near chumpon this afternoon. Is that this one or is that another one? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plachon Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 5 hours ago, ratcatcher said: "Nadia" the giant croc terrorizing southern Thai town" Nadia hasn't terrorized anybody.................yet. Until she is reported as having attacked a hapless flood victim, it's just another escaped croc. I hope the creature is captured and returned to a secure and safe place and not shot by some local hero who wants a pair of boots, belt and wallet. Nevermind the local heroes....it's once ol' Plod gets wind of it and heads down to NST with his rifle that I worry. You'll remember his reaction when there was a flood round Nakhon Sawan many years back and all the crocs escaped from the local farms......but you are right, "Nadia" is the one who will be terrorized as soon as she is spotted and hasn't harmed a flea yet....though one kind of hopes that she makes it to freedom without the local rednecks finding her whereabouts first.....swim, Nadia, swim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 If it's a female and 5 meters long, it's apparently not a Siamese Crocodile.Farm Crocs grow bigger. Anyway they are part of the local eco system. Sent from my Lenovo TB3-710F using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Residents spot giant escaped zoo crocodile 'Nadia' in flood By Coconuts Bangkok A file photo of Nadia. Photo: Manager Online This afternoon, locals of of flooded Nakhon Si Thammarat said they spotted a giant crocodile in the floodwaters suspected to be “Nadia,” the 5-meter-long croc that supposedly escaped from the zoo. Nuanchan Sutin, a local of Tha Ngiew district, said that while she was paddling back to her home with her daughter, they were shocked by the sight of a crocodile larger than their boat. So the mother and daughter quickened their paddling to escape the croc. However, Nuanchan said the crocodile didn’t seem to care about them and swam toward Tha Pae Canal instead. Full Story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2017/01/11/residents-spot-giant-escaped-zoo-crocodile-nadia-flood -- © Copyright Coconuts Bangkok 2017-1-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 In case she hurt or kills someone, I do hope its a government official.... this is not about being stupid or protective to others, this is about bad people.....so take them out is no loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 NST zoo is one of the saddest places I have been to. Big cats in cages far too small, herbivores with no grass, primates in confined spaces, birds that have no space to fly and crocs in crowded small pools. She saw her chance and 'legged it'' (same as last year if I remember correctly). Go Nadia ................................... and keep well away from the human race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitman Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 hour ago, snoop1130 said: Residents spot giant escaped zoo crocodile 'Nadia' in flood By Coconuts Bangkok A file photo of Nadia. Photo: Manager Online This afternoon, locals of of flooded Nakhon Si Thammarat said they spotted a giant crocodile in the floodwaters suspected to be “Nadia,” the 5-meter-long croc that supposedly escaped from the zoo. Nuanchan Sutin, a local of Tha Ngiew district, said that while she was paddling back to her home with her daughter, they were shocked by the sight of a crocodile larger than their boat. So the mother and daughter quickened their paddling to escape the croc. However, Nuanchan said the crocodile didn’t seem to care about them and swam toward Tha Pae Canal instead. Full Story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2017/01/11/residents-spot-giant-escaped-zoo-crocodile-nadia-flood -- © Copyright Coconuts Bangkok 2017-1-11 That fence is not high at all, was it too expensive to build it a meter higher? Strange that the croc couldn't climb out of that before the flooding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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