Crocodiles devour 5 in Zambia river

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: March 5, 1988 | Copyright information

LUSAKA, Zambia Crocodiles in Zambia's Kafue River have devoured five people since the beginning of the year, and villagers have asked authorities to shoot the reptiles, a Lusaka official said Friday.

Dickson Ponde, chairman of Kasiba Ward council in the central Copperbelt province, called for immediate action to stop the crocodiles, which he said are...

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