Dozens of crocodiles have escaped from a breeding farm in southern China during flooding caused by Typhoon Haikui.
Around 75 crocodiles made a break for it when a lake overflowed.
While some were recaptured, local authorities shot or electrocuted others for safety reasons.
Chinese state media report that eight reptiles have been rounded-up so far, leaving dozens at large.
Villagers close by have been told to stay at home.
Typhoon Haikui has been tearing across south Asia for more than a week, affecting China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan.
Seven people have been killed and three others are missing in southern China following the typhoon which has been downgraded to a tropical storm and caused landslides and flooding.
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