This fuzzy image taken by a cellphone shows
one of
the crocodiles seen on one of the outer islands.
Patcharapol Panrak
Scuba divers found themselves with an unwelcome dive
buddy when two three-meter sea crocodiles took up hunting around the
islands off Samae San.
Royal Thai Navy divers captured one of the man-eating
reptiles June 3 off Koh Chuang. It was taken to the Sea Turtle
Conservation Center in Sattahip where it will be prepared for
relocation.
The croc-hunt began June 1 after reports from divers
off Koh Chuang, Koh Chan and Koh Samae San of two large reptiles roaming
the area. Navy SEALS Capt. Aapaporn Yuukhongkaew led the crew that
finally tracked down the animal.
The search continues for the other crocodile.
Royal Thai Navy divers
captured one of the crocs and brought it to the Sea Turtle Conservation
Center in Sattahip.