Crocodile Caught Walking Down The Street in Villanueva Cortés
A neighbor was the one who recorded the video and then shared it on social media.
Moment when the crocodile was walking through the streets of the city in the north of the country. – Design: tunota.com
A video of a crocodile wandering down one of the streets of the municipality of Villanueva, in the department of Cortés , in northern Honduras, was circulated on social media on Monday.
The images were captured in the Buena Fe neighborhood of the aforementioned municipality, according to local media reports.
He was one of the neighbors who, upon noticing the presence of the enormous reptile, did not hesitate to take out his cell phone and record the video, but all from his home to ensure his safety.
The animal was walking calmly through the area, where there were no people except for someone who appears until the end of the clip following it and recording it from behind.
It is unknown whether the crocodile that was on that street in Villanueva, Cortés, was rescued by the competent authorities or if the witnesses let it continue on its way without supervision.
Reptiles in the streets of Honduras
This is not the first time that reptiles, such as crocodiles or alligators, have been spotted roaming the streets of various parts of Honduras.
At the end of January this year, the Honduran Fire Department was engaged in the search and subsequent transfer of a crocodile that was also sighted in Villanueva, Cortés.
At that time the animal was hiding in the La Mina ravine , from where it came out to eat domestic animals, according to the complaint at that time.
On February 18, a growing alligator was captured in the El Obelisco neighborhood, also in the municipality in the north of the country.
This animal was rescued by the Firefighters and handed over to the Forest Conservation Institute (ICF) which transferred it to a safe place.
What to do if you find a crocodile or alligator on the street?
If you encounter a crocodile or alligator on the street in Honduras, it is important to stay calm and follow these safety steps:
- Keep a safe distance: do not approach the animal or try to touch or feed it.
- Move away slowly: Avoid making sudden movements or running, as this could cause the animal to chase you.
- Avoid nearby water: crocodiles and alligators are faster and more dangerous in water.
- Notify authorities: Immediately report the animal sighting to local authorities or emergency services.
