Swimming ban in German river after crocodile sighting claims

Swimming ban in German river after crocodile sighting claims
Water police and German Life Saving Association patrols on the River Unstrut in Troebsdorf, Germany (Sebastian Willnow/dpa via AP)

Authorities in eastern Germany have banned swimming in parts of the River Unstrut after claims that a crocodile was seen there.

Officials in Burgenland county, about 185 kilometres (115 miles) south west of Berlin, said the ban would remain in place until September 6.

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