The execution of more than 100 crocodiles at a Thai farm. What is the reason?

A crocodile farm in Thailand executed 125 of its reptiles, according to its owner, on Wednesday, to prevent them from escaping during the floods that the kingdom is experiencing and putting residents at risk.

The crocodile farmer in Lamphun Province (northwest Thailand), Natabak Khumkad, explained to AFP that “the rains cracked the walls of the farm,” which unfortunately led him to “kill 125” of these reptiles that he has been raising “for 17 years.”

The farm owner pointed out that he and his employees electrocuted the Siamese crocodiles to prevent them from escaping and roaming the countryside, which could lead to attacks on villagers and livestock.

The Siamese crocodile, which can reach a length of up to 3 meters and inhabits Southeast Asia, is classified as critically endangered in the wild. However, it is still farmed in Thailand for the purpose of utilizing its skin.

The farm owner said he asked the authorities to place his crocodiles in a temporary shelter until the floods subside, but his proposal was rejected because the reptiles are too large.