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In 1989, a Costa Rican fisherman named Gilberto “Chito” Shedden rescued a crocodile that had been shot in the head. After nursing the crocodile back to health, Chito released it back into the wild.
But to his surprise, the next day, the crocodile, whom he had named "Pocho," followed him home and ended up sleeping on his porch.
The crocodile kept returning, and over time, Chito began training Pocho. Slowly, they developed a deep bond that lasted a lifetime.
For over twenty years, Chito swam with Pocho in the river near his home, often at night. They would play, talk, and share affectionate moments, with Chito hugging, kissing, and caressing the crocodile.
Chito's first wife left him because of the time he spent with Pocho, but he shrugged it off, saying he could always find another wife, but never another Pocho. 0 reply
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Jesús García Corona: The Hero of Nacozari
Jesús García Corona, born on November 13, 1881, in Hermosillo, Mexico. He was a railroad brakeman for the train that covered the line between Nacozari and Douglas, Arizona.
On November 7, 1907, while the train was stopped in the town, García noticed that some hay on the roof of a car containing dynamite had caught fire. The fire was caused by sparks that spread from the locomotive’s failing smokebox.
Recognizing the imminent danger, García made a split-second decision that would cost him his life but save the town.
He drove the train in reverse downhill at full-steam six kilometers out of the town before the dynamite exploded.
The explosion killed him, but his quick thinking and selfless act spared the population of the mining town.
In honor of his heroic act, a statue was raised, and the name of the town of Nacozari was changed to Nacozari de García. 0 reply
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