‘Lolong’ snags title of world’s largest crocodile

Guinness World Records has declared that a huge crocodile blamed for deadly attacks in the southern Philippines is the largest in captivity in the world.

The giant reptile has boosted pride, fear and tourism revenues in the remote town where it was captured.

The saltwater crocodile named Lolong, which was snared last September in Bunawan town in Agusan del Sur province, measures 20.24ft and weighs more than a tonne, Guinness spokeswoman Anne-Lise Rouse said.