Crocodile Kills Man in South Africa

May 5, 2026, 09:52
AfricaWorld

Introduction

Police found the body of Gabriel Batista. He was 59 years old. A big crocodile killed him in a river.

Main Body

Mr. Batista drove his car over a bridge. The river water was very high and fast. The water pushed his car away. He fell into the river. Police used helicopters to find a big crocodile. The crocodile looked very full. A police officer shot the crocodile. Then, they took the animal away. Doctors looked inside the crocodile. They found parts of a human body and a ring. This was Mr. Batista. They also found six pairs of shoes. These shoes were not from Mr. Batista.

Conclusion

Police know who the man was. Now they want to find the other people who owned the shoes.

Learning

πŸ•’ The 'Past' Pattern

To tell a story about the past, we usually add -ed to the action word.

  • push β†’\rightarrow pushed*
  • look β†’\rightarrow looked*
  • use β†’\rightarrow used*

⚠️ The Rule-Breakers

Some words are 'rebels' and change completely. You just have to remember them:

  • find β†’\rightarrow found*
  • fall β†’\rightarrow fell*

πŸ” Simple Word Pairings

Notice how we describe things to make them clear:

  • High and fast (The water)
  • Big (The crocodile)
  • Very full (The animal)

Vocabulary Learning

police (n.)
Police are people who enforce the law and keep safety.
Example:The police arrived quickly after the accident.
crocodile (n.)
A large reptile that lives in water and can bite hard.
Example:The crocodile swam in the river.
river (n.)
A natural waterway that flows to a sea or lake.
Example:We walked along the river.
car (n.)
A vehicle that people drive.
Example:He drove his car to work.
bridge (n.)
A structure that lets people cross a river or road.
Example:The bridge was closed for repairs.
water (n.)
Liquid that covers most of the earth and is needed for life.
Example:Drink water daily.
high (adj.)
Tall or above a normal level.
Example:The building is very high.
fast (adj.)
Moving quickly.
Example:The car was moving fast.
push (v.)
To apply force to move something.
Example:She pushed the door open.
fall (v.)
To drop down from a higher place.
Example:He fell into the river.
helicopter (n.)
A flying machine that can hover.
Example:The helicopter searched for the missing person.
look (v.)
To direct eyes to see something.
Example:Look at the picture.
full (adj.)
Containing as much as possible.
Example:The cup is full.
shoot (v.)
To fire a gun or take a photo.
Example:The officer shot the animal.
doctor (n.)
A person who treats illnesses.
Example:The doctor examined the patient.
inside (adv.)
Within the interior.
Example:The key is inside the box.
part (n.)
A piece of something.
Example:The part of the machine is broken.
human (adj.)
Relating to people.
Example:Human rights are important.
ring (n.)
A circular band worn on the finger.
Example:She found a gold ring.
pair (n.)
Two similar items.
Example:He bought a pair of shoes.
shoe (n.)
Footwear for protection.
Example:Wear comfortable shoes.
other (adj.)
Different from the one mentioned.
Example:The other book is on the shelf.
people (n.)
Human beings.
Example:Many people attended the event.
own (v.)
To possess.
Example:She owns a small house.
find (v.)
To discover.
Example:Can you find the key?
know (v.)
To have information.
Example:I know the answer.
man (n.)
An adult male.
Example:The man walked slowly.
big (adj.)
Large in size.
Example:The big dog barked.
killed (v.)
To cause death.
Example:The tiger killed its prey.
drove (v.)
To operate a vehicle.
Example:He drove to the market.
over (prep.)
Above or across.
Example:The plane flew over the city.
away (adv.)
At a distance.
Example:Move away from the edge.