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66 crocodiles recaptured so far following mass escape from Bonnievale farm
It's been almost three weeks since an unknown number of crocodiles escaped through a hole in a fence and made their way into the Breede River.
Thirty-one crocodiles have been captured and 29 have been euthanised, which makes 60 crocodiles in total.
CapeNature said that night patrols on the Bree River were ongoing, with police divers, the facility owner and neighbouring land owners all trying to recapture an unknown number of the reptiles.
CapeNature said that the safety of the surrounding community came first.
The city said that Kataza failed to integrate with his natal Slangkop troop in the Kommetjie area since his return on 12 November last year.
The cub dubbed 'Simba' made headlines four months ago when it was rescued from a home in Athlone following a police operation.
Mayor Dan Plato said Cape Town was a beautiful city and biodiversity was irreplaceable and of international importance.
This week, a baboon by the name of Jonny Bravo was euthanised in terms of CapeNature's lethal protocol in Smitswinkel Bay.
It’s part of a collaboration between CapeNature and Warrior on Wheels Foundation, which is now in its third year.
The organisation says alcohol and substance abuse has dire implications for millions of South Africans as it contributes towards many ills such as crime.
Among the animals in dire need is a herd of 42 Cape mountain zebras as fountains, rivers and streams have dried up.