Man Rescues A Dying Crocodile And The Pair Go Against All Odds To Prove Something Worthwhile

Getting Attention

The strange relationship that the man plus the crocodile shared was soon garnering attention from tourists and locals. Since they were so interesting, the two would even perform every Sunday, in the comfort of their own backyard! What truly makes them special is the fact that neither Chito or Poncho began the relationship with the idea of performing, but soon it became natural…

Not A Care

The people found it hard to believe that the two were so effortless in playing with each other, and everyone could feel their bond. It all began when Chito would swim in his lake each morning to playfully spend time with his reptile pal. Poncho would then roll around with the man who saved him, uninhibited by the fact that there would be many people who stared at them…

A Documentary

There was yet another thing that the two of them did that was incredibly heartwarming. After getting a lot of attention, Chito and Poncho decided that it was time they made their own documentary. This was done so that the public could get a better understanding of how special their bond actually was. The film had been given the title, “The Man Who Swims With Crocodiles”.

A Different Behavior

There are claims that due to the gunshots that Poncho had lived through, he would still suffer from brain damage that allowed him to be calmer than he was normally supposed to be. The injuries would have had some effect on some portions of the brain, getting him to have more human compassion and interaction. If you think about it, how many crocodiles have you seen act the way Poncho does?

Friends Forever

Crocodiles can actually live for about seventy years. As for Poncho, judging from the fact that he had met with such a horrific incident with the gunshots, the mere fact that he hit 50 was something worth noting. The dynamic duo would say their final goodbye on October 12, 2011, when Poncho expired because of natural causes. It was such a hard time for Chito as he had lost his best friend.

Life Lessons

Although gone, Poncho will be forever remembered because Chito made sure his funeral would be something memorable. The public ceremony was the first to happen in history, being the most formal and endearing crocodile funeral ever. The tale of this man and the croc teaches us that with kindness, compassion, and empathy, a bond can always be formed between anyone.

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