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Police Captain Rappels into Croc-Packed River

Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Published
May 5, 2026
Duration
1:20
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Last updated
May 6, 2026

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South African police captain, Johan Potgieter, embarked on a daring mission to retrieve a suspected crocodile that had consumed a missing businessman. After a failed initial attempt, Potgieter, a seasoned diver, rappelled from a helicopter into the crocodile-infested river, braving the danger to confirm the victims identity. His extraordinary bravery earn…

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South African police captain, Johan Potgieter, embarked on a daring mission to retrieve a suspected crocodile that had consumed a missing businessman. After a failed initial attempt, Potgieter, a seasoned diver, rappelled from a helicopter into the crocodile-infested river, braving the danger to confirm the victims identity. His extraordinary bravery earned him praise from the acting police chief, as he sought to provide closure for the grieving family. Support the show:Get a discount at https:/

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