National Center of Marine Research

Crete crocodile conundrum persists as traps are set

Authorities on Crete on Friday seemed no closer to a solution to the conundrum of what to do with a 2-meter crocodile spotted at the Potami Dam on the Amari plain.

Dubbed Manolios or Sifis by its growing number of fans, the crocodile may not pose a direct threat yet, but it is a predator and should be viewed with caution, according to experts.