Crocodiles successfully rescued from fire at Otjiwarongo Crocodile Farm

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2026-08-18
OTJIWARONGO, 28 October 2015 – This female crocodile is estimated to be 35 years old. Its kept at the Otjiwarongo crocodile farm. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA OTJIWARONGO, 28 October 2015 – This female crocodile is estimated to be 35 years old. Its kept at the Otjiwarongo crocodile farm. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA
OTJIWARONGO, 18 AUG (NAMPA) – Firefighters successfully rescued dozens of crocodiles after a fire broke out on the thatched rooftops of their pond enclosures at the Otjiwarongo Crocodile Farm on Monday afternoon.
According to the Otjiwarongo Municipality’s fire department chief, Daniel Pavaza, several crocodiles were directly affected by the heavy smoke, saying crocodiles are particularly vulnerable to smoke inhalation as they are largely waterbo...
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OTJIWARONGO, 17 August 2026 - The Otjiwarongo Municipality firefighting team extinguishing a fire at the crocodile farm on Monday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA OTJIWARONGO, 17 August 2026 - The Otjiwarongo Municipality firefighting team extinguishing a fire at the crocodile farm on Monday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA
OTJIWARONGO, 17 August 2026 - The Otjiwarongo Municipality firefighting team extinguishing a fire at the crocodile farm on Monday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA OTJIWARONGO, 17 August 2026 - The Otjiwarongo Municipality firefighting team extinguishing a fire at the crocodile farm on Monday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA
OTJIWARONGO, 17 August 2026 - Otjiwarongo Municipality firefighting Chief, Daniel Pavaza, at the crocodile farm, where his team extinguished a fire on Monday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA OTJIWARONGO, 17 August 2026 - Otjiwarongo Municipality firefighting Chief, Daniel Pavaza, at the crocodile farm, where his team extinguished a fire on Monday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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