China News Service, Shijiazhuang, September 18 (translated by reporter Wang Tian) On the afternoon of the 18th, the reporter learned from the Propaganda Department of the Wu'an Municipal Party Committee in Handan, Hebei Province that on the 16th, two crocodiles were released in the lake in the Jingniang Lake scenic area in Wu'an. After receiving the report, the municipal government immediately organized a professional team to carry out emergency fishing work.

As of press time, fishing is still continuing.

  On September 16, the Wu'an Water Conservancy Bureau issued an emergency report to the Wu'an Municipal Government, stating that at 17:30 that day, the bureau received a notice from the Wu'an Public Security Bureau's live water police station that a villager found a black car with a Tianjin license plate. Two crocodiles more than 1 meter long were put into the end of the west branch of the upper reservoir (Jingniang Lake), and the situation was verified by the bureau.

  According to the report, Jingniang Lake is a famous tourist attraction in Wu'an City. The release of crocodiles in the lake water will not only seriously damage the ecological environment of Jingniang Lake, but also pose a great threat to the safety of surrounding people and tourists in the scenic area. We apply for organization to Wu'an City Government. The forestry, public security and other departments immediately dealt with the release of alligators.

  On the afternoon of the 18th, the reporter learned from the Propaganda Department of the Wu'an Municipal Party Committee that after receiving the report, the Wu'an Municipal Government immediately organized a professional team to carry out emergency fishing work.

  After investigation, the two crocodiles were released in the shallow water area of ​​the reservoir, and hunting is underway.

At the same time, the public security department launched an investigation into the person responsible for the release.

  According to Article 38 of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Protection of Wildlife, “Any organization or individual who releases wild animals into the wild shall select local species suitable for survival in the wild in the release area, and shall not interfere with the normal life and production of local residents. To avoid harm to the ecosystem. Anyone who releases wild animals at will, causing damage to the person or property of others, or harming the ecosystem, shall bear legal responsibility in accordance with the law."

  The relevant local authorities have issued a reminder that before the crocodile capture is completed, people and tourists are strictly prohibited from fishing and playing in the Jingniang Lake scenic area and nearby rivers to prevent injuries.

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