World's largest crocodile dies: Villagers in tears over Lolong's death in Philippines

Mike Gallagher

Feb 11, 2013 - 08:12

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World's largest crocodile dies: Villagers in tears over Lolong's death in Philippines

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A veterinarian rushed to far-flung Bunawan town in Agusan del Sur province to check the one-tonne crocodile after it flipped over with a bloated stomach Sunday in its cage in an eco-tourism park.

Lolong, believed to be more than 50 years old, fell ill after swallowing a nylon cord about three weeks ago and was left with nonstop diarrhoea. An autopsy is expected Monday to determine the cause of death.