Residents of this town ended their crocodile problem by eating it

Police in a remote Australian town have taken decisive action to eliminate a problem crocodile that had been causing fear among residents, CNN reported on Wednesday.

According to Northern Territory Police, the crocodile had been terrorising the town of Bulla by aggressively approaching children and attacking multiple dogs.

Authorities swiftly addressed the safety concerns posed by the troublesome reptile. Unfortunately, the crocodile had to be shot as it was posing a significant threat to residents. After ensuring community safety, officials transported the 3.63-meter-long (11.9-foot-long) crocodile to town, where locals prepared it for a traditional feast.

Police reported that the crocodile had moved into the Baines River near residential areas following floods earlier this year, exacerbating public safety concerns.

In response, Parks and Wildlife conducted a crocodile safety session to educate children about the risks associated with waterways, providing them with an up-close look at the dangers and necessary precautions.

Speaking to public broadcaster ABC, Northern Territory Police Sergeant Andrew McBride said the animal was “cooked up into crocodile tail soup, he was on the barbecue, a few of the pieces were wrapped up in banana leaves and cooked underground.”

“It was a rather large traditional feast and there were a few full bellies,” Sergeant McBride said.

Commander Kylie Anderson emphasised the importance of collaboration between Parks and Wildlife, remote police staff, and local residents in safely removing the large saltwater crocodile and ensuring community safety.

“There’s never a dull moment in remote policing,” officials remarked about the crocodile wrangling.