Nakhon ratchasima: In a daring and risky operation, Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo officials painstakingly relocated "Pharaoh," a giant crocodile nearly 5 meters long, to close its enclosure for renovations. The mission was ultimately completed successfully.
According to Thai News Agency, more than 10 people were needed at Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo to move "Pharaoh," a giant crocodile measuring 4.52 meters in length and a favorite among tourists in the reptile zone, to a temporary exhibit. This is because the zoo is currently upgrading the reptile zone to be more modern.
The behind-the-scenes work of this operation was far from easy and required extreme caution. It began with tying a rope around the Pharaoh's mouth, which he tackled fiercely, instinctively struggling and spinning to break free. Then, the officers pulled him out of the well, covered his eyes to reduce stress, and nearly 10 officers had to sit on top of him for safety before quickly tying all four of his feet together.
After being securely fastened, the staff had to work together to lift the enormous, heavy pharaoh onto the back of a truck. During the journey to the temporary display area, the staff continued to hold the pharaoh firmly in place, preventing it from escaping along the way.
Upon arriving at the temporary display area, officials struggled to unload the giant statue from the truck. The situation was tense, as releasing the Pharaoh required swift, scattered movements to prevent it from grabbing anyone. Safety was paramount until the very last second. Fortunately, the relocation of the Pharaoh was successful, and both the statue and the entire team were safe and unharmed.