Mayor of Mexican Fishing Town 'Marries' Crocodile in a Symbolic Ceremony
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July 10, 2014
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The mayor of a Mexican fishing town, San Pedro Huamelula in Oaxaca, "married" a small crocodile on Wednesday in a symbolic traditional ceremony. The locals believe the crocodile is a princess and that the wedding ritual will bring plenty of fish, shrimp and other seafood for them to catch along the Pacific coast. The wedding party walked with the crocodile bride through the town and danced in the city hall.

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