Normally we leave the crocs for our kin Savage Wilderness or the always entertaining Swim At Your Own Risk, but this one is too pissed off to be ignored. Crocodiles have been dominating the animal-savagery news lately after the recent killing of Arthur Booker while camping on a river. By Peter Michael and Brian Williams A huge crocodile has been terrorizing road workers … [Read more...]
Bloodthirsty Crocodiles Invade Costa Rica
By Mireille Darras Choosing a spot on the white sand, looking forward to a swim in the tranquil water of this magnificent beach in Punta Leona, Costa Rica. Plenty of trees for shade, not too many people, perfect, paradise on earth… but is it really? Just as I was about to dive with my grand daughter in June of 2007, I stopped her and we looked in awe at the giant prints o … [Read more...]
Surfer Attacked by Crocodile in Costa Rica
Reprinted from 'Surfing' Magazine... A little atypical for our coverage here - but nonetheless important. An excerpt from the second page: "The photos of the damage inflicted on Dakota are horrific, stomach-turning images. Surreal, yet hauntingly realistic, too gruesome to post here." By Adrian Gianatti So you’re in Costa Rica, surfing the renowned Playa Hermosa. The w … [Read more...]