Brazilian farmer slays 16-foot anaconda
15:17, 21 May 2009
RIO DE JANEIRO. May 21. KAZINFORM A farmer in Brazil's northwestern state of Amazonas killed a 5-meter (16-foot) anaconda he discovered in his chicken pen, national media reported on Thursday; Kazinform refers to RIA Novosti.
Marcu Santus said he discovered the anaconda preparing to swallow the chickens, and feared that the snake could pose a threat to small children in the area.
"The snake remained still for quite a while and I was able run and get my rifle and kill it. When snakes like this can't find food, they become dangerous," Santus said; Kazinform cites RIA Novosti.
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