[BITList] Fwd: New Tourist Attraction - Darwin

[John Feltham]

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> Crocosaurus Cove - Cage of Death
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> Corner of Mitchell Street &
> Peel Street
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> Cost:  $80
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>  Darwin's newest tourist attraction..............
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> Pictured: The theme park's 'cage of death' that drops tourists into  
> a crocodile's lair
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> Without the cage you wouldn't stand a chance swimming with a massive  
> saltwater crocodile.
> But for brave punters who still want to get cosy with a feisty croc,  
> a new Australian tourist attraction is offering the chance for a  
> close encounter in the safety of a clear acrylic box dubbed the  
> 'cage of death'.
> Just 4cm of acrylic, a pair of goggles and a swimsuit, will separate  
> thrill-seekers from the jaws of Choppa, a saltwater crocodile.
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> Close encounter: A tourist dives into a cage partially immersed in a  
> crocodile pen at Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin, Australia
> The cage has no bars, unlike cages used in shark dives, which  
> prevents the reptiles from gripping on but deep teeth scratches are  
> visible on the sides, deterring some hesitant participants.
> Top End tourists climb into the clear box before being lowered into  
> Choppa's lair.
> They then spend 15 minutes inside the 9ft high cage and watch  
> Choppa, who lost both front feet while fighting other crocodiles,  
> trying to take a bite out of them.
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> Getting cosy: Choppa the crocodile looks like he's 'affectionately'  
> trying to hug the dare-devil tourist
> The attraction at Crocosaurus Cove in the heart of the city of  
> Darwin in the Northern Territory has been given high marks by  
> adrenaline-junkies.
> 'This is it!' said self-confessed thrill-seeker Mark Clayton from  
> Darwin after spending 20 minutes face-to-face with the crocodiles.
> 'I dive with sharks, large rays, moray eels ... but it's not this  
> close. It's exhilarating to get that close to a crocodile of that  
> size.'
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> Face-to-face: The experience is made even more thrilling for  
> tourists because the cage has no bars
> Saltwater crocodiles, known locally as "salties," are the largest  
> crocodile species, with the males growing up to 19.6ft long and  
> weighing up to 2,204lbs.
> They are found in across Southeast Asia but the highest numbers are  
> found in northern Australia.
> Michael Scott, who opened the attraction in July, said there was  
> plenty of demand for the $35 thrill.
> 'In the Northern Territory, the saltwater crocodile is an icon and  
> is part of our life. They are always in the news, either in  
> someone's swimming pool or killing someone's favourite horse,' Mr  
> Scott said.
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> Hunting for food: Up to two people are allowed in the cage at the  
> one time
> The most famous crocodile to be housed at the park is Burt, who  
> starred as the beast that nearly ate Linda Koslowski's character in  
> Crocodile Dundee.
> Although saltwater crocodiles are dangerous, fatal attacks on humans  
> are rare in Australia with only one or two reported a year.
> Warning signs are displayed at rivers, lake and beaches in areas  
> inhabited by crocodiles.
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> Dicing with danger: Swimming face-to-face with a massive saltwater  
> crocodile might not be everyone's idea of fun but thrill-seekers are  
> snapping up Australia's newest tourist attraction
> The most recent fatality was reported last month in Queensland when  
> the suspected remains of a British man were found inside a crocodile.
> Arthur Booker, 62, was last seen checking crab pots on a crocodile- 
> infested river in the state's north.
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