An iguana catcher left three petrochemical plants without power
In Taiwan, authorities are offering a reward of 250-300 local dollars for each iguana caught. The incident, captured on video, occurred on January 31. A local resident, armed with a special pole with a noose, was tracking the reptile, which was hiding in the undergrowth. In the heat of the hunt, the man accidentally struck a high-voltage wire with the pole.
The man suffered burns over 40% of his body and miraculously survived. As a result of the incident, three large petrochemical plants were left without power for four hours.
The victim is currently under medical observation, but his "adventures" will not end there. Immediately after his release, the man faces legal proceedings: he will likely have to pay a hefty fine for the downtime of these industrial giants.
Green iguanas are being caught because they have become an invasive species and have few predators. Introduced decades ago as pets, the lizards have proliferated and are now a threat to local ecosystems and agriculture.
