Around the world: Ghana's sacred pond

This place in Ghana has the friendliest crocodiles in around the world.

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00:00Yes, this is the oldest crocodile in Paga, here.

00:25My name is Salifu Awewuze.

00:27We have over 300 crocodiles in this particular pond.

00:30These are friendly animals, but there are certain things that you don't need to do.

00:35Maybe go closer to the mouth.

00:38Though it's friendly, when you get it, it won't do anything.

00:40But we need to be sure.

00:42We have to make sure there are no incidents here.

00:46So, when you come here, we'll lead you.

00:48We'll tell you to go around the crocodile.

00:51Go to the tail and hold or squat on it.

00:58They are here because they saved the life of the founder of this town,

01:02who was a hunter.

01:04So, one day he went to the bush to hunt all his water and food.

01:07When he finished hunting, coming back home, he met a river.

01:10The river was flooded.

01:20We have a friendly crocodile that you can play with them.

01:24They are not harmful.

01:26They are part of us.

01:28So, we are inviting people all over the world to come here.