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Missing South African hotel owner found dead inside crocodile

Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema·Khitam Al Amir·28 days ago
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The remains of a missing South African hotel owner have been found inside a crocodile after it was airlifted in a daring operation, police said. Gabriel Batista, 59, is believed to have been snapped up in the croc-infested Komati River when he was swept away in raging floodwaters last week. Authorities said the 15-foot crocodile was shot by a police marksman from a helicopter and airlifted away from the river to nearby Kruger National Park, and a post-mortem examination later revealed human remains inside. Rescue crews spent days tracking the suspected man-eater before killing it in a desperate attempt to recover the businessman’s remains Police said a ring identified as Batista’s was found inside the crocodile, along with six pairs of shoes, raising concerns they could belong to other victims. Reports said Batista had attempted to cross a flooded bridge on Monday to reach his hotel and café when rising water carried away his car and truck.…

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