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Shock As Crocodile Wanders Into Victoria Falls Hotel Kitchen<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
By A Correspondent \u2013 Guests at a luxury lodge near Victoria Falls got more than they bargained for when a massive crocodile wandered onto the property and headed straight for the dining area.<\/p>\n
The 13-foot crocodile is thought to have crawled out of the Zambezi River before entering A\u2019Zambezi River Lodge and making a beeline for the Amulonga Restaurant buffet counter, staff said.<\/p>\n
Finding the restaurant shut, the reptile pressed on into the kitchen, sparking panic among employees and tourists.<\/p>\n
Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority spokesperson Luckmore Safuli confirmed the incident, noting that rangers quickly contained the situation. \u201cThe situation was swiftly brought under control and assured the public that both guests and staff were safe throughout the encounter,\u201d Safuli said.<\/p>\n
Lodge manager Liam Khumbula said wildlife encounters are common at the property, with guests often spotting \u201chippos, elephants, warthogs, and monkeys both within the grounds and along the riverbanks.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is part of what makes A\u2019Zambezi River Lodge a distinctive and sought-after destination,\u201d Khumbula said. \u201cDuring this recent incident, some of our international guests expressed excitement at witnessing such a rare occurrence.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added that animals have entered the lodge before and the staff are prepared. \u201cThe experienced team is well trained to respond swiftly and effectively to such situations,\u201d Khumbula said.<\/p>\n
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