Croc in Indonesia freed from tyre after 6 years

A wild crocodile that's had a used motorcycle tire stuck around its neck for six years has finally been freed by an Indonesian bird catcher in a tireless effort that wildlife conservation officials hailed as a milestone on Wednesday.

 Conservation officials were racing to rescue the crocodile since residents spotted the reptile in 2016. The 4.5-meter saltwater female crocodile has become an icon to people in Palu, the capital city of Central Sulawesi.  35-year-old bird catcher and trader Tili arranged ropes of various sizes into a trap tied to a tree near the river, and laid chickens, ducks and birds as bait. After three-week rescue effort the crocodile finally fell into the trap.  With the help of two of his friends, Tili pulled the trapped crocodile ashore and sawed through the tire, which was 50 centimeters in diameter. The animal was released back into the water after the rescue to relieved cheers from locals.