Standoff in Bulgarian Town: Owner Refuses to Surrender his Pet Crocodile 'Crocky' to Authorities

Representatives from Sofia's Zoo and the Regional Inspectorate for Environment and Water (RIEW) arrived in Botunets to retrieve a crocodile discovered there. However, the individual claiming ownership of the reptile refused to relinquish it to the authorities.

The alleged owner demanded a report and a justification for the animal's confiscation....