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Old 20-08-2016, 01:25 PM
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Re: Kupang to reward crocodile catchers to keep beaches safe from man-eating reptiles

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Originally Posted by nono1973 View Post
Found a street magician who summon a Pochong's spirit in the street of Batam beside DC Mall today...


...in broad daylight and doing few things that was deem quite impossible.
i suppose tis is wat u come across in yr most recent trip.

Looking fwd to yr summary at the btm thread.

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Originally Posted by Nulgath View Post
Authorities now plan to launch a competition offering cash prizes of 5mn rupiah ($380) to animal experts for each of the reptiles caught alive, said local tourism chief Marius Ardu Jelamu.

“We have warned visitors to be careful when visiting the beaches but it’s not enough, we must do something,” Jelamu told AFP. “Some of these animals are 3m to 4m (10’ to 13’) long, this is very scary.”
5 juta looks like good money,but risk of losing one's arm & leg will be at stake. i'm curious if there's any takers.