Burundi Deadliest Crocodile
Synopsis
Nearly 300 deaths have been linked to a six-meter-long crocodile named Gustave in Burundi over the past decade.
Synopsis
Patrice Fay, a herpetologist in Burundi, patrols the Rwuzizi River, where a six-meter-long crocodile named Gustave has killed nearly 300 people over the past decade. Alongside a team, he attempts to capture this notorious predator alive. Their mission faces challenges from poachers and the local community's fear of Gustave. As safety concerns escalate, the team must abandon their efforts. Six months later, there are no reported crocodile attacks, leaving Gustave's fate uncertain.
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Why Watch
- Follow Patrice Fay's urgent mission to capture a man-eater.
- See the illegal traps set for crocodiles in the national park.
- Discover the impact of poaching on crocodile populations.
- Find out what happens when scientists face danger in the wild.
Did You Know
- Nearly three hundred deaths have been attributed to the crocodile in the last ten years.
- The Rwuzizi National Park has been established since 1900.
- Patrice Fay has lived in Burundi for twenty years.
- The crocodile responsible for the attacks is believed to be a single animal.
- There have been no reported crocodile attacks on humans six months after Gustave's disappearance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many deaths have been attributed to the crocodile in Burundi?
Nearly three hundred deaths have been attributed to this man-eater over the past ten years.
What is the name of the river that courses through Rwuzizi National Park?
The Rwuzizi River carries muddy waters from the mountains of the Congo to Lake Tanganyika.
What is the name of the herpetologist mentioned in the documentary?
Patrice Fay is the herpetologist who has lived in Burundi for twenty years.
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