SA Police Officers Struggle with Pint-Sized Crocodile Invasion
In a gripping tale of cat-and-mouse, the SA Police Service (SAPS) had to contend with a pint-sized ‘menace’, when a not-so-little crocodile ran circles around them at one of their stations.
At first glance, this seemed like a typical day for the officers – filing paperwork, arguing over tea bags, and maybe even tackling the odd property dispute. But all that changed when the crocodile waddled into SAPS Nongoma station in the middle of the night.
While it’s a common practice to lock up criminals to prevent escapes, the police were now faced with a new challenge: how to catch and neutralize a giant reptile with a serious attitude problem.
According to witnesses, the crocodile arrived fashionably late and looking none the worse for wear, having survived a trek across rough terrain to make it to the station. Reports suggest that it was attracted to the brightly-lit building in the hopes of opening an account and starting its career as a proud member of the law enforcement fraternity.
But upon realizing that it couldn’t get a job since it lacked thumbs and was literally a cold-blooded killer, it began to spiral into a destructive frenzy, causing officers to quake in their boots and pray for its capture.
Officers tried several methods to disarm the crocodile, including using tasers and even cracking a few jokes to calm it down. One intrepid officer even tried to reason with it, only to be met with an icy glare that clearly communicated, “I don’t listen to humans, thank you very much”.
The crocodile’s sheer force and agility were almost too much to handle for the police, who found themselves outdone by its quick reflexes and killer instincts. They had to call for backup from the local wildlife authorities, who had the expertise and muscle to tame the beast.
At press time, the crocodile was undergoing a psychological evaluation, while the police were receiving trauma counseling and being given a well-deserved pat on the back for their bravery.
While this incident may have ended uneventfully, authorities have warned the public to remain vigilant and watchful for any wild animals lurking in the shadows. It’s better to be safe than sorry, and trust us when we say, you do not want to mess with the SAPS.
