After horror attack on British journo, locals say tourists weren't warned about crocsISTOCK Locals say despite the rivers in a southern Sri Lankan beach resort being infested with crocodiles, authorities had not taken any measures to warn either residents or visiting foreigners. Residents claimed that visitors to the southern Sri Lankan beach resort where McClean was killed were not warned of the possibility of crocodile attacks in the area. READ MORE: Screams heard as crocodile kills British journalistREUTERS Sri Lankan Navy divers search for McLean's body in a lagoon at Arugam Bay. On Friday, Baller posted a photograph of himself hugging McClean on a Sri Lankan mountain top, in tribute to his friend. Following the monsoon rains last May, Sri Lankan government officials issued warnings for people to look out for stray crocodiles in floodwaters.

Source: Stuff September 15, 2017 23:14 UTC