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Good Grief! What a tale. Thanks for the pictures because I’m never going there. I don’t scuba dive anymore, anyway. Snorkeling is more fun…but not with crocodiles. Wow!
BTW, there was an interesting find of a huge prehistoric fossil of some sort of crocodile. I think it was in a mine in Canada. It was unusual in that it was a perfectly preserved fossil
of the head and torso…not crushed or scavenged before becoming fossilized. =^..^=
I saw one somewhere, I think it was the San Diego zoo, They ARE ugly!
Wow, that is quite the tale!I’m so happy to live where I live, we only have bear and coyotes to worry about. I would hate to have to worry about getting attacked by a komodo dragon too!
I didn’t even know what they were until I saw a special on them a couple of years ago. When someone said they were dragons, I was thinking of flying, fire-breathing monsters like you see in the movies. I had no idea they were just lizards.
That must have been terrifying for her. That is a place that I would not visit as they are scarry creatures.
They are dangerous especially when they felt that they are being threaten. I think the komodo dragons are getting into extinction.
waa.. that looks so dangerous! i dont think that i will like it seeing this creatures in person! i hope not!
It’s a scary experience and one that you can’t easily forget. I’m glad she wasn’t attacked and was safe behind the guide! That trek is tiring!
Whoa, these Komodo dragons are pretty scare even in pictures. I sure don’t want to encounter one at random!
Wow, that is an intense story to say the least. While they look scary, I had no idea Komodo dragons were actually dangerous! Thankfully, I have no problem staying far away!
Omg is it bad that I had no idea that these were even still around lol…. they sure are crazy looking lol
I would never want to meet a Komodo dragon up close and personal! Wow!! What an experience for her that you have shared here.
Oh man, what a story! I know about komodo dragons, but only because I am an animal enthusiast!
I know if I saw a Komodo Dragon in person, I’d run away as fast as I can! I’d be so scared! What a story!
I haven’t done either of scuba diving or snorkelling but I want to do both. This makes it a little scary though.
I once saw a documentary about Komodo dragons and I was impressed. They are amazing creatures. I would love to visit Rinca Island in the future!
As a major reptile geek, Im embarrassed to admit that I never even knew this kind of creature existed! Are they only found in Indonesia? And your story is fascinating, Im not sure I would have had the courage to stay still while they approach me like you did….knowing myself I’d probably instinctively run away (even though like you mentioned, that would have just made the dragon chase me)….amazing!
I have heard of these before, but never that they were this aggressive. It’s the first time I’m hearing of this incident too. It’s kind of crazy to me that attacks like that happen in zoos.
I have seen them in the zoo’s or on the television. Like most wildlife, you have to respect them and their space.