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In Oupeye, the possible presence of a caiman in a lake monopolizes the authorities: “The announcement was able to make people laugh at the beginning, but it is not impossible”

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Oupeye, possible presence caiman lake:

The Hesbaye rescue area had sought Caiman, without success. oupeye, possible presence caiman lakeThe Hesbaye rescue area had sought Caiman, without success. oupeye, possible presence caiman lake
The Hesbaye rescue area had sought Caiman, without success. Furthermore, © Steph Pictures

This does not mean, however, that his presence on the site is a legend. Therefore, Thus. Meanwhile, the Gravière is again accessible to walkers (note that swimming is prohibited), but panels have still been installed in order to warn the curious of the potential presence of said Caïman.

A lake was formed in the old Gravière Brock which is located in the town of Oupeye, along the Albert Canal. oupeye, possible presence caiman lakeA lake was formed in the old Gravière Brock which is located in the town of Oupeye, along the Albert Canal. oupeye, possible presence caiman lake
A sign calls for walkers to prudence © Michel Tonneau

But there is no question of stopping there. Indeed, the town has ordered several photographic traps to hang on the scene.

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Traces Lynx Wallonia Wallonia Semois Foret Surveillance Animals Photographic Pla Photographic DNF © Jean Luc Femal

These are small cameras which, when an animal passes, are triggered“explains Michael Robert, sergeant responsible for art (Hesbaye zone).”Once the trap identifies a presence. he launches a video and takes photos with, in legend, the exact time to which they were taken“, He adds. They will then identify the animal in question and. perhaps, to get their hands on the caiman, or on other exotic species harmful for local biodiversity, such as turtles.

A Caiman seen in the province of Liège: “A citizen could very well have released this specimen in nature”

Although the announcement was able to make people laugh oupeye, possible presence caiman lake at the beginning. the presence of a caiman is not impossiblesays the sergeant. Some time ago. a few kilometers from the Gravière, we made a seizure at an individual of Caïman babies“. “We have also already found abandoned snakes in trash cans“, Recognizes Michael Robert.”More. more NACs are purchased, but also abandoned“, he regrets, pointing to the high finger at the high cost of the material necessary to raise exotic animals which”grow up quickly“.

As for the Brock Caiman, “very intelligent animal and developed smell, it may be well hidden“.

Michael Robert (left) and the bourgmestre, Serge Fillot. oupeye, possible presence caiman lakeMichael Robert (left) and the bourgmestre, oupeye, possible presence caiman lake Serge Fillot.
Michael Robert (left) and the bourgmestre, Serge Fillot. © Steph Pictures

Oupeye, possible presence caiman lake

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