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Scientist killed by her pet 16 foot crocodile

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Thursday, January 17, 2019
Scientist killed by her pet crocodile

INDONESIA (KTRK) -- In Indonesia, a scientist was killed by her pet crocodile.

Video shows police and soldiers trying to capture the 16 foot long crocodile outside a science lab. It was eventually moved to a safer location.

RELATED: Police discover six foot crocodile in man's basement

Reports say the woman was feeding the reptile when she fell into its enclosure. The woman was the head of the lab.

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