Panama Crocodile Attacks Swimmer in Herrera

Crocodile captured in Herrera
An enormous crocodile was captured this afternoon in the waters of the Parita River in Herrera after it attacked a swimmer there.

César Nieto, who was attacked by the crocodile, said he suffered wounds in his head which caused him to lose almost a pint of blood.

After the attack, he sought medical care in Chitré, and then returned to the river with several friends to catch the crocodile.

The group was able to capture the animal, which was transported to the Zoológico Eco Aventuras Los Ríos. If the animal can't be kept at that facility, it will be turned over to officials from the national environmental authority ANAM.