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In light of the pending impact
to the island by Tropical Strom Olga, the National Environment and
Planning Agency (NEPA) wishes to remind the public to exercise
caution and not venture into flooded rivers or gullies as these may
be habitats for crocodiles. Members of the public are being advised
not to capture crocodiles when they are sighted, but rather to call
the Agency or the police to have the animal rescued.
Crocodiles are protected
under the Wild Life Protection Act, making it illegal to disturb,
capture, have in one’s possession or kill the animal. Persons found
contravening the law may be fined $100,000.00 or sentenced to 12
months in prison or both, at the discretion of a Resident
Magistrate.
If you have an environmental
emergency that you wish to report, please contact NEPA at 754-7540
or 1-888-991-5005.
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