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Firefighters Save Crocs from Blaze | Namibia News
Firefighters raced against time to save crocodiles from a blazing thatched-roof enclosure at Namibia’s Otjiwarongo Crocodile Farm — literally crawling into smoke-filled pits to move the reptiles before tackling the flames. With wind whipping and fire spreading fast, the crew risked bites and drowning to evacuate 60+ animals, including 4 four-decade-old males. The blaze, which started in nearby grass, caused $150K in damage to roofs that’ve sheltered these creatures since 1985. Beyond tourism, the farm exports croc products worldwide — making this chaotic rescue both heroic and oddly…
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