Clinton Vaz from Benaulim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Here's an article/narration about frog catching and our experience in the
fields of Benaulim. You can also read this on WildGoa or the Times of India
supplement, Goa Plus dated yesterday, 24th June 2005...
Clinton..
Dear Clinton:
Thank you for the well authored and informative article on Saving the Frogs
in Goa. Its a courageous and commendable effort on your part and your
associates, to advocate, inform and educate the general public, on the
importance of saving frogs.
Courageous I say, because the hazards of face-to-face encounters with
poachers in the middle of the night, is in itself a threat to life.
Because, mostly you will find alcoholics, who for the sake of earning a few
bucks, are determined to undertake such an activity. Besides, of course
there are others who habitually hunt for such delicacies.
Nighttime is perhaps the only time you will find these poachers prowling
along in search of frogs, and one needs to be extremely careful in ones
approach, -- for reasoning and politeness may not always work, especially if
a poacher is found intoxicated.
I was once almost attacked by a bunch of drunks in Goa, who were blocking
traffic with their car parked right in the middle of the road, and
headlights left on high-beam; they refused to budge. Any sense of reasoning
and polite persuasion did not work with these goons, to allow passage of
vehicles. Being under the influence, they even threatened people with use
of force. Sadly, these characters wield the power and support of some
politicians and the police too are in their pockets.
Again, thank you for your worthy effort. Keep up the good work!
Best wishes,
Joe Vaz
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