In a file picture taken on September 4, 2011 villagers look at the 6.17m saltwater crocodile caught in the town of Bunawan, Agusan del Sur province on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao. Picture: AFP Source: AFP
- Crocodile nicknamed "Lolong" measured 6.17 metres
- Weighs more than a tonne; It was captured last November
- Guinness World Records says�it's�the largest in captivity
GUINNESS World Records has declared that a huge crocodile blamed for deadly attacks in the southern Philippines is the largest in captivity in the world.
The�giant reptile has brought pride, fear, tourism revenues and attention to the previously little-known town where it was captured last year.
Guinness spokeswoman Anne-Lise Rouse says the saltwater crocodile nicknamed "Lolong" measured 6.17 metres and weighed more than a tonne. It was captured last November in Bunawan town in Agusan del Sur province,
Bunawan Mayor Edwin Cox Elorde told The Associated Press today that he was notified by Guinness of the giant reptile's new distinction last month.
The news sparked celebrations in his town of 37,000 people and concerns that more giant crocodiles might be lurking nearby.
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