Mexican mayor weds crocodile for town's prosperity

MEXICO (Reuters) - The mayor of a small fishing town in southern Mexico has married a crocodile as part of a local custom that dates back to 1789.

He wed the crocodile in a symbolic ceremony tied to a local harvest tradition.

“They, local residents, call her the ‘Princess’. So the role that I play is to be the husband of the princess,” said San Pedro Huamelula mayor Victor Aguilar.

The ritual is believed to bring a good harvest in the area and help fishermen catch plenty of fish, shrimp and other seafood.

Locals also hope that the wedding ceremony will bring peace and prosperity to the community.