No Fear of Wild Animals

“One day we came to a magnificent pool in the wilderness… It looked big enough for taking a good swim, so I asked (the tribal people) permission to do so. They told me to be patient. The permission would either be granted or declined by the inhabitants who ruled this territory. The tribe went through a ritual of asking to share the pool. While they were chanting, the top of the water began to ripple. It seemed to start in the center and move toward the bank opposite of where we were standing. Then a long, flat head appeared, followed by the rough exterior of a six-foot crocodile.… There was one more called to the surface, then both crawled out of the water and into the surrounding foliage…. A sentry was stationed to watch for the crocs to return and we went swimming.”