"Cairns Woman Stops Crocodile Attack Using a small .22 caliber Ruger Pistol." (Another good reason to have a concealed weapons permit).
This is a story of self-control and marksmanship by a brave, cool-headed woman with a small pistol against a fierce predator.
Here's her story in her own words: "While walking along the edge of a river just outside my house in the Villages discussing a property settlement with my soon-to-be ex-husband, and other divorce issues, we were surprised by a huge 4 meter crocodile which suddenly emerged from the murky water.
It began charging us with its large jaws wide open. She must have been protecting her nest because she was extremely aggressive.
"If I had not had my little Ruger 22 caliber pistol with me, I would not be here today! Just one shot to my estranged husband's knee cap was all it took.
The crocodile got him easily, and I was able to escape by just walking away at a brisk pace. The amount I saved in lawyer's fees was really incredible and his life insurance was also a big bonus!
Edit; It's a joke Folks not a news item.
-- Edited by Possum3 on Friday 10th of September 2021 09:35:36 PM
rgren2 said
05:45 PM Sep 10, 2021
Not many alligators in Cairns.
Bicyclecamper said
05:59 PM Sep 10, 2021
Their was one in Townsville today rounded up and caught.
dorian said
05:21 AM Sep 11, 2021
rgren2 wrote:
Not many alligators in Cairns.
There are no alligators in Australia.
Mike Harding said
08:07 AM Sep 11, 2021
dorian wrote:
There are no alligators in Australia.
There must be... we have an Alligator River....
Craig1 said
09:39 AM Sep 11, 2021
A dumb Pommie didnt know the difference, and there are three rivers ( now that would be a good name for a song Slim)
Whenarewethere said
10:06 AM Sep 11, 2021
Mike Harding wrote:
dorian wrote:
There are no alligators in Australia.
There must be... we have an Alligator River....
The crocodiles ate them, including in the South Alligator River.
They are the only animal in Australia which scare me - apart from the Drop Bears of course!
I haven't been north for a few years but bought a very short barrelled 12G and a box of SGs for my next trip - even that probably won't stop them but it may make them pause for a moment.
Edit; It's a joke Folks not a news item.
-- Edited by Possum3 on Friday 10th of September 2021 09:35:36 PM
There are no alligators in Australia.
There must be... we have an Alligator River....
The crocodiles ate them, including in the South Alligator River.
They are the only animal in Australia which scare me - apart from the Drop Bears of course!
I haven't been north for a few years but bought a very short barrelled 12G and a box of SGs for my next trip - even that probably won't stop them but it may make them pause for a moment.