Lolong, "The Largest Crocodile ever caught in the Philippines", on hunger strike?

Who has not heard of "Lolong,"  the buwaya, or crocodile that was caught in Bunawan, a town in the province of Agusan del Sur, on Sept 3, 2011?   Well, everyone probably has.  Lolong was finally caught three weeks after some experienced crocodile hunters and locals carefully planned to capture the "beast" that has allegedly killed a schoolgirl and a fisherman as well as a carabao.   Lolong is 20.1 feet long (6.4 meters), 3 feet longer than the present record of the world's largest crocodile which is only 18 feet.  It is also the largest crocodile ever caught in the Philippines. 

Lolong's original habitat is the Agusan Marsh, a place he shares with 1, 300+ people.   Now, Lolong is in captivity, away from the other denizens of the Agusan Marsh, who are probably relieved that Lolong is secured away from them.  Local officials are now planning to make an eco-park in the area where Lolong is held captive.  Eversince Lolong was caught, people have been flocking to this not-so-popular area of Agusan del Sur, inspiring the local officials to use Lolong to boost tourism in the area.



Unfortunately, due to stress,  Lolong seems to be rejecting any food given to him, although according to animal experts, crocodiles can go on for weeks without taking in any solid food.  This situation ignited reactions from different animal welfare groups to return Lolong to the Agusan Marsh, of course, this plan is not acceptable to many.  Now, many are awaiting the time when Lolong's system will finally take in food and Lolong will end his "hunger strike"  Until that happens, Lolong's visitors will be very, very limited.   Installing cameras to monitor Lolong's activities have also been considered. 

Hmm, I probably should start packing and come to Bunawan in case Lolong does not change his mind...