World · Africa · 5 hrs ago
30 young crocodiles found in a passenger’s bag on an Egyptian train
Authorities found 30 young crocodiles in a passenger’s bag at Assiut station in Egypt.
The animals were being carried on a train travelling from Aswan to Alexandria, and the passenger was an air-conditioning technician.
They were 20 to 25 centimetres long, and three died after they were seized.
Officials took the remaining crocodiles to Wadi Al-Assiuty Protected Area in Assiut for care and feeding.
The competent prosecution authorized their return to their natural habitat in Lake Nasser in Aswan.
The case has raised concerns about illegal wildlife transport and possible danger to passengers if an animal escaped.
Officials are preparing to move the crocodiles back to Lake Nasser, while calls have been made for stricter luggage checks on trains.
Authorities found 30 young crocodiles in a bag carried by an air-conditioning technician on a train from Aswan to Alexandria.
The crocodiles were discovered at Assiut railway station and measured 20 to 25 centimetres long.
Authorities said the animals were taken to Wadi Al-Asyuti Protected Area in Assiut before a planned return to Lake Nasser.
One report said three crocodiles died after they were seized, while another described care being provided to them without reporting deaths.
The incident renewed concerns about the illegal transport of wildlife and passenger safety.
- Who
- An air-conditioning technician carrying the crocodiles; authorities took custody of the animals.
- What
- 30 young crocodiles were found in a bag on a train.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- At Assiut railway station, on a train travelling from Aswan to Alexandria.
- Why
- The animals were reportedly being smuggled; the reason for transporting them was not stated.
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Authorities found 30 young crocodiles in a bag carried by an air-conditioning technician.
Authorities examined the crocodiles and notified the relevant agencies.
The crocodiles were taken to Wadi Al-Asyuti Protected Area, with a return to Lake Nasser planned.
- Crocodiles found
- 30
- Length
- 20 to 25 centimetres
- Discovery site
- Assiut railway station
- Train route
- Aswan to Alexandria
- Planned destination
- Lake Nasser in Aswan Governorate