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Cherie was in San Pedro this week speaking with the Chamber and Minister Heredia about starting an ACES on the island since there are so many crocs here that need rescuing. They are asking for mangrove swamp land and need about 10 acres.

BDF and local Police were on their property since the fire and they were thinking about hiring personal security from San Pedro but since all their possessions are gone, they really cannot afford the hourly wage and plane tickets for a personal security guard. I imagine they will ask the BDF for protection.

Well 10 acres sounds like a manageable amount of land for the Government to be able to donate. And have some gorgeous mangrove swamps. I would welcome a crocodile sanctuary here.

Do Rick and Cherie need a place to stay or clothes etc?

Maya is doing a special - $39 one way I think the ad said - to Dangriga.

Sounds like many parts to this story. Police are there investigating and one of them should be there while police conduct investigation. When they are finished they may not go back unless they see you intend to continue and want thorough investigation. They may conclude and advise you Not go back. That would make good ability to approach government for suitable area to set up with better community relations. AC will not want this unless it will be income producing for area and employ locals. Tourists may go but to a viewing area but many people will want to be able to go and take tourists. If govt. land it will b very difficult to exclude anyone. Lots of places in the country besides AC.

In my opinion AC is the best place for a new ACES. Probably half the crocs they had in PG came from AC in the first place. With all the development going on here and the croc's natural habitat being destroyed, there will be many many more crocs that will need rescuing and a safe home. It doesn't make sense to have to transport them to the other side of the country. An AC ACES will be another great tourist attraction where people can see crocs legally. We also have plenty of beautiful mangrove swamp land. It would be a perfect fit and I support it 100%.

I agree JZB. Since most of the crocs come from here to start with would seem to be an even lower operating cost from here without having to make so many transports.

This is so sad.

The highlight of my trip to PG last November was going out to ACES...it truly was an amazing and beautiful place. We were there for a couple of hours and had the place to ourselves. Our taxi driver was offered a tour along with us and he really enjoyed it. Vince even asked us to stick around while he transferred a young croc from a small holding pond to its new home on the grounds. And, we saw Satan, up close....They have done so much for these creatures, relying on donations from visitors, which we gladly gave when we left.

I cannot believe that any crocs at ACES had anything to do with these missing children. They are enclosed and the property is outside of PG a bit, down a jungle road.

A senseless, horrific crime to say the least....

Following the arson attack on ACES which has completely demolished their home and facilities an account has been set up at Belize Bank to help provide financial support for Vince and Cherie during this period of crisis for them. Anyone wishing to make a donation can do so by making a deposit into AC # 630-1-1-10130 "Vince and Cherie Rose Fire Victim" account.

International wiring account number for donations
Belize Bank # 630-1-1-10130
Account# Vince & Cherie Rose Fire Victim Account

Thank you colly...this is very recent, but I think some people on this board may also want to contribute by bringing something down for them on their next trip. Maybe start a wish list and donation drop off location.

Good idea LaurieMar

That is a great idea. Very practical.