Dead Crocodile in Corozal Raises Concerns About Wildlife Protection

On Monday, February 24, the Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation and Development (SACD) and the Belize Forest Department responded to reports of a dead crocodile in Corozal near the shoreline.

The juvenile female Morelet’s crocodile, weighing around 20 lbs, had a head measuring 13 cm (eye to eye) and 17 cm (eye to snout). Its tail and right-side limbs were missing, making further measurements difficult.

A deep wound under its jaw suggested a fishing hook injury. Severe trauma to its head, neck, and back indicated sharp object wounds. Clean cuts were also found where the missing limbs should have been.

Crocodiles are a protected species in Belize, and harming them is illegal. The Corozal Bay Wildlife Sanctuary (CBWS) provides a safe habitat where they help maintain a balanced ecosystem.

If you have information about this dead crocodile incident or witness illegal activities harming wildlife, contact SACD or the Belize Forest Department. Let’s protect our natural heritage together!

SACD: 480-1440
Belize Forest Department: 501-302-2208

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