World's largest captive crocodile Cassius dies in Australia
Sydney: The world's largest crocodile in captivity has died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia on Saturday. Cassius was believed to be over 110 years old.
Measuring nearly 5.5 metres (18 feet) in length and weighing close to one ton, Cassius was awarded the Guinness World Record for the largest crocodile in captivity in 2011.
Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat shared the news on Facebook, describing Cassius as "our beloved mate" and "a cherished member of our family." They noted that his condition had been declining since October 15, stating, "He was very old and believed to be living beyond the years of a wild croc."
Before his life in captivity, Cassius was known for hunting and eating cattle and for attacking boat propellers.
The group’s website highlights that the huge saltwater crocodile had been living there since 1987, after being transported from the Northern Territory, where crocodiles play a significant role in the local tourism industry.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
