Greek farmers are “upset and afraid” after a 6-foot (1.82-metre) crocodile mysteriously appeared in a man-made lake on the island of Crete.
Water from the in-land lake and surrounding rivers are used by residents of the nearby seaside town of Rethymno, but reported sightings of the dangerous reptile left them too scared to go near the area.
Video footage captured by an unmanned drone flown over the lake appeared to show the large crocodile floating on the surface, before diving down out of sight with a flick of its tail.
Local land-owners have also blamed the animal for missing ducks and even lambs, and police have now taped off access to the lake until the crocodile can be removed by wildlife officials.
Speaking to APTN, Nikistratos Charokopou said: “The locals are very upset because they are in danger. There are farm lands and properties nearby and people are in danger, they are afraid.
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