Chito and Pocho Costa Rica

[ElectricShark]

I can't believe he fucking died.

He was so young!

[jarrantyler]

@gaboon1337357

Isn't that big for a crocodile?!.... Pacho was 15 feet. Only one foot shy of their normal maximum size. 15 feet is HUGE for a crocodile

[8resbytery]

pocho　funeral

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[motpofh]

r.i.p. pocho.

[AicirtaP55]

To Chito: I am very sorry for your loss, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Lots of Love. Pat (Cindy's sister in law)

[AicirtaP55]

I spoke with my sister in law in Coast Rica who is friends with Chito and he is so grieved over losing his best friend. Crocs can live longer than most adults that live a full life and Pocho was still quite young for a Croc. They have sent his corpse to San Jose to be tested to see if anything suspicious happened to Pocho. I will keep updates here as Cindy finds anything out.

[igormdsantos]

R.I.P. POCHO

[rjampiolo32]

Yes he died, i am sure you wll NEVER see this again

[calije12]

*O* que domestique otro xD

R.I.P. POCHO ¬¬

[yseapagolaluz]

pocho died yesterday :(

[Tocola6]

R.I.P. POCHO. He was found dead yesterday!!!

[werluluy]

jajaja le dijo al cocodrilo en el min 2.20 " hace caso huevon " jajjaja

[italianscorpio89]

That would be the best career in the world: play with one of the most dangerous reptiles on earth & get paid for it.

[havok1337357]

This is unbelievable, here in Australia no one dares to try tame a croc. Salt and Freshwater alike are ferocious and have claimed their fair share of casualties. Even though Chito isn't that large for a croc he could still do serious damage if willing. It's amazing to see this type of bond with such an aggressive predator, I hope people are paying a lot to see this attraction because it is literally a once in a 'thousand lifetimes' event!

[youbetzler]

What balls this guy must have had to first try this with pocho. There was no reason to think the croc wouldn't attack him

[utankontrol]

They have been togheter for 20 years now.

[next675]

soon to be eaten, we will hear that one sunny day

[Maysey1]

Amazing, just shows you how far a little compassion and love can take the human/animal spirit. Great on both of you Chito and Pocho, I'd love to see your show.

[thewiffenpoof]

is it me or is the guy missing a thumb?

[boromirra]

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[AicirtaP55]

Pocho is the same as any wild croc, just ask the birds that stay out of his way, I will not give my theory a try, but I believe that if any other human try's the same as Chito that Pocho would let you know you are not welcome in his environment. Chito is aware that he is blessed to have formed a bond with a wild animal & he never takes Pocho for granted.If you are ever in CR, don't miss the show.Chito does a show before he and Pocho perform,he is quite a good singer & puts on a great show.

[ChopStickZero]

wow. I also thought he looks a bit lethargic and slow but then in another video(easy to find) he throws the croc a fish and the croc looks normal.

[larsinii]

@bonsaisert

i'd have said that too but it's been 20 years...i think the croc would have snacked on him a while back if it was going to....

[bohemianwriter1]

Question: Pocho seem to be different from the Nile crocodile and the Australian salt water crocodile. Cause this is the most amazing thing I have ever seen regarding interaction between man and corcodile. And this one seems to be of a whole different behaviour than any of his cousins in Africa, Australia, and the alligators in Florida for that matter....

[calceata]

I hope his shows never end bad :P amazing creatures and very nice of Chito to nurse Pocho back to health, more people should do that..

[santaflash]

mind control

[ochkarlik]

Привет, Пикабу!!

[CRISELEMENTO]

Fuck Sigfried & Roy!!

Pocho & Chito to las Vegas!!

[AicirtaP55]

MarineroPL,

No, never said he removed a bullet from Pocho.  He found Pocho with one of his eyes shot out and near death and he took him and nourished him back to health and they formed a bond.

[MarineroPL]

So Chito removed a bullet from the croc's head all by himself and the croc loves him for doing so?

[Gerardopianist]

i am sure one day this crocodile will get pissed off for all people looking at him

[loretasy]

have to watch it live!! is too good!! The crocodile is not sedated !!!!! visit these people .. see the show live ... is awesome!! I've been there!! believe me!

[lacucadetuhermana]

chito and pocho rules

[carebearnmbr46]

He turns the burly beast to putty! LOL It's a crying shame Steve Irwin can't see this.

[shaftdrive]

so how come Pocho never opens his mouth?? been stitched up??

[AicirtaP55]

No, his mouth has not been stitched up. If it had Pocho would not live long because he would not be able to eat. I visit CR twice a year and each time try to see Chito's show each time and I am always amazed at the link between the two.

[shaftdrive]

I mean, not stitched up permanently. I've not seens ANY footage or stills of the croc with mouth open, which is pretty suspicious. if you can do get some background info, see the croc off show, check out if the relationship is the same etc. Stitching up mouths of irksome animals has long been a trainer favourite ploy.

[opsmon]

@shaftdrive Actually there are several vids of this guy, you just have to look. In the other vids, the croc opens his mouth WIDE. He also plays with him in the water which was freakn weird.

[RaptorQueen]

@shaftdrive actually e does opn his mouth, theres more vids

[rickillam]

This is awesome.

[Olivia2Oscar]

And Divine Love IS reflected in human-crocodile love. Just what prophet Isaiah would have loved to see!

[monarochickCV8II]

amazing! beautiful croc

[vitxinhu]

OMG!! AMAZING!!

[2009Heist]

just read a news story about this today....bloody amazing.

[AicirtaP55]

Yes Maisyo9, Pocho is very much real. Chito, his owner, found him years ago almost dead, someone had shot him in his eye and he was in very bad condidition when Chito rescued him and nursed him back to health and Chito said they formed a bond and became best friends.

[Maisyo9]

is pocho real???????????/

[shaftdrive]

drugged, most probably - he's obviously slow and lethargic. Probably feed him a fish packed with sedatives an hour before the show, stitch his mouth together and bingo! one 20-year friendship happens... it's virtually impossible to train reptiles - if possible Steve Irwin would have had a couple following him like puppies...

[hurrrrdurr]

Hm, interesting if cynical take on the situation. But good point. I wouldn't be surprised if you're right, actually.

[lacucadetuhermana]

naah