AI to ferry bride for crocodile ‘Psycho’ to Chennai

Ahmedabad: In a first in the history of Indian air cargo, an endangered female Tomistoma crocodile is going to be transported from Ahmedabad to Chennai on an Air India passenger aircraft. The crocodile will be taken in a passenger flight coming from Kuwait and shall reach Chennai from Ahmedabad via Hyderabad. It shall be carried in a 118-inch wooden box, with 32 inch width and 18 inch height.
“The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust (MCBT), which is engaged in crocodile conservation, had requested the national airline for assistance in transporting the female crocodile to pair with its only male crocodile in India “Psycho” in Chennai,” said a press note.
“This is the first time a crocodile would be taken out in this fashion. Air India which has taken many pioneering steps in the past is at it yet again. This is another feather on our cap,” said R Harihar, Western Air India chief while addressing the media persons.
16/04/10 Indian Express

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Categories: Air India Domestic Apr 2010, Cargo Apr 2010, NACIL Apr 2010, New Apr 2010