Giant Croc Caught Alive In Phillipines

A giant saltwater crocodile weighing more than a ton has been captured in a remote southern Philippine village following a series of attacks on humans and animals, according to reports.

Measuring 21 feet and weighing 2,370 pounds, it is believed to be the biggest to be ever caught alive in the Philippines. Saltwater crocodiles can live for more than 100 years and grow to 23 feet.

Josefina de Leon, wildlife division chief of the environment ministry's protected areas and wildlife bureau, said it was likely to be the biggest crocodile ever captured. The captured croc will now become the main attraction at a planned nature park in the area.

The hunt for the crocodile in the village of Bunawan began in mid-August and it took dozens of local men to secure its capture. But crocodile hunter Rollie Sumiller, who led the hunt, said this reptile may not be the killer they have been looking for after at least one attack on a human was reported in the area. "We're not really sure if this is the man-eater, because there have been other sightings of other crocodiles in the area," he said.