This saddened me early in the morning.
According to Wikipedia, Crocodylus Porosus a.k.a. Saltwater Crocodile can live for more than 65 years and some may exceed 100 years. Lolong is estimated to be atleast 50 years old when he was caught in a Bunawan Creek in Agusan del Sur on September 3, 2011.
Lolong was suspected of eating a farmer who went missing in the town of Bunawan, and also of consuming a 12-year-old girl whose head was discovered two years earlier. He was also the primary suspect in the disappearance of water buffaloes in the area. In the examination of the stomach contents after his capture, remnants of water buffaloes reported missing before Lolong's capture were found, but no human remains. Experts say the vast Agusan Marsh's tourism potential needs intensive study to avoid fatal human-crocodile encounters. The capture of Lolong is a good advantage in protecting him for survival, against danger he posed to the humans, an attraction and income for the locality, and an opportunity for scientific study. (copied in Wikipedia)
If Philippine Star report is true, that Lolong swallowed a nylon chord three weeks ago (which triggered chronic diarrhea) then that would be a terrible cause of death and a proof of irresponsible way of taking care of this croc in Bunawan Eco-Park and Research Center.
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