Crocodiles Leave Man Half-Eaten In Philippines

[brock]

A man's half-eaten body has been found after he was attacked by crocodiles at a breeding farm in the Philippines, police say.

The victim, named by officers as unemployed 57-year-old Sorbelo Sajona, was discovered in a pond by workers at the privately-owned facility.

It is not known how Mr Sajona, who lived in a village a few miles away, had entered the farm on the southern island of Mindanao.

He was last seen drunk the previous day at a local cemetery, visiting the graves of his relatives like many other residents on All Saints' Day, authorities added.

While there was no sign of any other injuries, police have yet to officially conclude he was killed by crocodile bites, police officer Lowell Neniza said.

"There was no evidence of foul play, but the farm security guards told us they were clueless on how he got into the pond," he said.

The farm, in the rural town of Santo Tomas, is run by JK Mercado and Sons Agricultural Enterprises.

Company spokesman Lerio Gaceta said there were 2,800 saltwater crocodiles, which can grow up to 4.3 metres (14ft) long, at the facility.

It exports the creatures' skins and sells the meat to local restaurants offering exotic cuisine.

[Bruce]

^{Only half eaten? They must have been some well cared for crocs!}  

[brock]

Only half eaten? They must have been some well cared for crocs!

 

 

I know crocs dont always eat all their food at once, they stash it away for snacks later.

[Bruce]

I know crocs dont always eat all their food at once, they stash it away for snacks later.

 

In the wild, yes. But on a croc farm with lots of competition, I would imagine that what ever food was in the pen, would be eaten at one time. Either by the original croc eating or the ones coming after him who are hungry.

[robert k]

If he was as drunk as they say maybe the crocs were light social drinkers and knew when they had enough and didn't want to drink and swim. :) 

Sorry, this is dark humor. My condolences to the mans family. This could have happened in Florida or Louisiana in the USA, except it would have been alligators, but the mans nickname would have been bubba, three "friends" would have watched him do it and there would have been cellphone footage.

Edited August 12, 2013 by robert k

[Bruce]

there would have been cellphone footage.

 

There is helmet cam footage of a skydiver being blown off course and landing in the middle of a croc / alligator far pen. It did not end well for him. It was part of one of those 'worst ways to die' type of programs and may be on youtube.

 

I believe the last thing recorded was one of the gators yelling Dinner is here! Who ordered a delivery! :hystery:

[Jollygoodfellow]

In the wild, yes. But on a croc farm with lots of competition, I would imagine that what ever food was in the pen, would be eaten at one time. Either by the original croc eating or the ones coming after him who are hungry.

 

I would think on a croc farm the crocs would be well fed since they are being bred for their skin and meat. 

[Bruce]

 

In the wild, yes. But on a croc farm with lots of competition, I would imagine that what ever food was in the pen, would be eaten at one time. Either by the original croc eating or the ones coming after him who are hungry.

 

I would think on a croc farm the crocs would be well fed since they are being bred for their skin and meat. 

 

 

Budget? I do not know how much rancid chicken costs, but after a steady diet of chicken and scraps for years, the occasional drunk human is a treat!

Edited September 2, 2013 by Bruce