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A wild crocodile with a used motorcycle tire stuck around its neck for six years has finally been freed by an Indonesian bird catcher in a tireless effort that wildlife conservation officials hailed as a milestone Wednesday.
The 14.8-foot saltwater female crocodile has become an icon to the people in Palu, the capital city of Central Sulawesi. The beast was seen on the city’s river with the tire around its neck becoming increasingly tighter, running the risk of choking her.
Conservation officials were racing to rescue the crocodile since residents potted the reptile in 2016, generating sympathy among residents and worldwide. In 2020, Australian crocodile wrangler Matthew Wright and American wildlife biologist Forrest Galante tried and failed to free the reptile.
In early January, 35-year-old bird catcher and trader Tili, who recently moved to the city, heard about the famous crocodile from his neighbors and made up his mind to rescue the reptile after he saw her frequently sunbathing at a nearby estuary.
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A wild crocodile with a used motorcycle tire around its neck for six years has finally been freed by an Indonesian bird catcher in a great effort. Animal conservation officials referred to this action as a big accomplishment Wednesday.
In Palu, the capital of Central Sulawesi, this female crocodile has become famous among the people.The animal was seen on the city’s river with the tire around its neck and it was becoming tighter and tighter, which means it was threatening to choke her.
Conservation officials were trying hard to save the crocodile since residents saw the reptile in 2016. They also tried to create sympathy among residents as well as around the world . In 2020,
Matthew Wright who was an Australian crocodile protecter and an American biologist Forrest Galante tried and failed to free the reptile.
In early January, a young bird catcher who recently moved to the city, heard about the famous crocodile from his neighbors and decided to save the animal.
