March 5, 2008: Sic 'em Salty

xoxoxoBruce · 03-05-2008, 11:09 PM

Hey Doron, get a picture of me teasing this ol' croc.

Oy Vey!

classicman found this item in the Telegraph.

Quote:

A backpacker in Australia got the fright of his life when a massive crocodile he was "teasing" suddenly exploded from the water and nearly sank its teeth into him.

The 16 foot-long saltwater crocodile came within an arm’s length of inflicting serious damage to the tourist, if not killing him. Novon Mashiah, 27, an Israeli backpacker, spotted the big crocodile during a fishing trip in the Northern Territory.

Determined to have a picture taken of himself with the crocodile, he posed while leaning out of the back of his fishing boat, pointing towards the predator.

"I began playing with it for a photo,'' Mr Mashiah said. "I was pointing at it when it suddenly jumped up at me - I didn't realise that crocs were so aggressive.''

The "saltie" – which experts believe probably approached the boat in search of a free feed of fish – propelled itself out of the water with terrifying speed. After narrowly missing its prey, it smashed into the side of the small metal boat before plunging back into the water.

"I was shocked - the animal clearly wanted to kill me,'' Mr Mashiah, from Tel Aviv, told the Northern Territory News.

Salties love tourists.... yum yum.

OB · 03-05-2008, 11:18 PM

How rude. The croc clearly just wanted a kiss, having noticed its admirer.

spudcon · 03-05-2008, 11:47 PM

I don't know why that guy is so afraid of a dozen pair of shoes.

Aliantha · 03-06-2008, 12:05 AM

Crocs can propel themselves almost entirely out of the water. In fact, they can get just about their whole body length verticle out of the water if they're motivated enough.

I'd say that fella got off very lightly under the circumstances.

Aliantha · 03-06-2008, 12:19 AM

Check this one out

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rupip · 03-06-2008, 02:18 AM

I am glad to live in Austria NOT in Australia ... at least what the beasts (crocs, snakes, spiders, jellyfish,...) are concerned.
Kangaroo und emu are funny - but not tasty.

although I could do with some of the Australian beaches ...

beautiful

sweetwater · 03-06-2008, 07:38 AM

"hey saltie, pull my finger! c'mon, pull my finger and see what ha-HAA-AHHHHH!"

Cicero · 03-06-2008, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetwater

"hey saltie, pull my finger! c'mon, pull my finger and see what ha-HAA-AHHHHH!"

lol!

Well...He does look like quite a tasty jew....*shrug*

mrputter · 03-06-2008, 05:49 PM

Crocodile Fillets with Rosemary Sauce

Ingredients:

4 x 200g/7oz Crocodile or Alligator Fillets
2 tbsp Lime Juice
2 Spring Onions, chopped
25g/1oz Butter
1 teasp Olive Oil
12g/1/2 oz Fresh Rosemary Needles
60ml/2fl.oz. Dry Vermouth
120ml/4fl.oz. Fish Stock
60ml/2fl.oz. Single Cream
Salt and Black Pepper

Procedure:

Season the crocodile fillets with salt and pepper.
Heat a large non-stick frying pan until very hot, add the fillets and dry fry for 2 minutes on each side.
Sprinkle with the lime juice, set aside and keep warm.
Heat butter in another frying pan, add the spring onions and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Add the rosemary and vermouth and boil rapidly until reduced by 2/3rds.
Add the cream and reheat until hot but not boiling.
Season with salt and pepper then strain into a sauce boat.
To serve - transfer the meat to a warmed platter and pour the sauce over the top. Serve immediately.

Serves 4.

Beest · 03-06-2008, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rupip

Kangaroo und emu are funny - but not tasty.

Emu and Kangaroo is good eatin' very low in fat, high in protein, much healthier than beef etc.

Low in fat means a bit more care in the cooking so they don't dry out.

Never had any, don't know what they taste like...

Trilby · 03-06-2008, 07:50 AM

I have an unnatural fear of crocs and 'gators. I must have been eaten by one in a previous life.

I hate all water dewllers--except dolphins, nice whales (not those Killer things) seals, penguins and the Lady of the Lake. All the rest can piss off. Esp. the ones with tentacles and sharp, viscious teeth that want to bite me.

Beest · 03-06-2008, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

I have an unnatural fear of crocs and 'gators. I must have been eaten by one in a previous life.

I hate all water dewllers--except dolphins, nice whales (not those Killer things) seals, penguins and the Lady of the Lake. All the rest can piss off. Esp. the ones with tentacles and sharp, viscious teeth that want to bite me.

Probably fairly safe in Ohio then, though there is lakeshore,
but nothing could live in it,
except mutants

ever thought of New Mexico, I hear they're short of water,
But not mutants

xoxoxoBruce · 03-06-2008, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beest

Probably fairly safe in Ohio then, though there is lakeshore,
but nothing could live in it,
except mutants

Saphyre · 03-06-2008, 11:02 AM

Why do all near disasters seem to start with, "Hey, check this out"? Doesn't qualify him for a Darwin, since there's no carnage, but gotta at least give the guy a B for effort.

Meanwhile, saltie's thinking 'daim, missed again'.

Gravdigr · 03-06-2008, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saphyre

Why do all near disasters seem to start with, "Hey, check this out"?

If this happened in USA, it would've began with "Hey y'all, watch this!"

Also, don't be down on the croc, he just wanted a kosher meal.

03-06-2008, 12:05 AM	#4
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Crocs can propel themselves almost entirely out of the water. In fact, they can get just about their whole body length verticle out of the water if they're motivated enough. I'd say that fella got off very lightly under the circumstances. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

03-06-2008, 12:19 AM	#5
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Check this one out __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

03-06-2008, 05:49 PM	#9
mrputter Superior Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 71	Crocodile Fillets with Rosemary Sauce (Recipe) Crocodile Fillets with Rosemary Sauce Ingredients: 4 x 200g/7oz Crocodile or Alligator Fillets 2 tbsp Lime Juice 2 Spring Onions, chopped 25g/1oz Butter 1 teasp Olive Oil 12g/1/2 oz Fresh Rosemary Needles 60ml/2fl.oz. Dry Vermouth 120ml/4fl.oz. Fish Stock 60ml/2fl.oz. Single Cream Salt and Black Pepper Procedure: Season the crocodile fillets with salt and pepper. Heat a large non-stick frying pan until very hot, add the fillets and dry fry for 2 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with the lime juice, set aside and keep warm. Heat butter in another frying pan, add the spring onions and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the rosemary and vermouth and boil rapidly until reduced by 2/3rds. Add the cream and reheat until hot but not boiling. Season with salt and pepper then strain into a sauce boat. To serve - transfer the meat to a warmed platter and pour the sauce over the top. Serve immediately. Serves 4.

03-06-2008, 11:02 AM	#14
Saphyre Dedicated WoWer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Fernando Valley, So. Cali Posts: 35	Why do all near disasters seem to start with, "Hey, check this out"? Doesn't qualify him for a Darwin, since there's no carnage, but gotta at least give the guy a B for effort. Meanwhile, saltie's thinking 'daim, missed again'. __________________ You used to captivate me, by your resonating light, now I'm bound by the life you left behind Your face, it haunts my once pleasant dreams, your voice, it chased away all the sanity in me

03-05-2008, 11:18 PM	#2
OB Disorderly Disciplinarian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21	How rude. The croc clearly just wanted a kiss, having noticed its admirer.

03-05-2008, 11:47 PM	#3
spudcon Beware of potatoes Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY, USA Posts: 2,078	I don't know why that guy is so afraid of a dozen pair of shoes.

03-06-2008, 02:18 AM	#6
rupip Salzburger Nockerl Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Salzburg, Austria Posts: 37	I am glad to live in Austria NOT in Australia ... at least what the beasts (crocs, snakes, spiders, jellyfish,...) are concerned. Kangaroo und emu are funny - but not tasty. although I could do with some of the Australian beaches ... beautiful

03-06-2008, 07:38 AM	#7
sweetwater lives inside a Mobius strip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,120	"hey saltie, pull my finger! c'mon, pull my finger and see what ha-HAA-AHHHHH!"

03-06-2008, 07:50 AM	#11
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I have an unnatural fear of crocs and 'gators. I must have been eaten by one in a previous life. I hate all water dewllers--except dolphins, nice whales (not those Killer things) seals, penguins and the Lady of the Lake. All the rest can piss off. Esp. the ones with tentacles and sharp, viscious teeth that want to bite me.

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