Mexican mayor 'gets hitched' to a crocodile!

Mexican mayor 'gets hitched' to a crocodile!

Just when you thought you'd seen it all...

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There are some weird and wonderful customs and traditions in this world, especially when it comes to marriage, but marrying a wild animal takes the cake. 

Victor Aguilar, who is the mayor of a small fishing town in Mexico called San Pedro Huamelula, married a crocodile. How crazy, right?!

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This mind-boggling custom forms part of the local harvest ceremony where the reptile is dressed in a custom-made bridal gown and paraded through the town. 

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The female reptile is considered to be a princess and the traditional belief is that the crocodile will 'bring luck' to the locals with a 'good harvest'.

It’s hardly a match made in heaven but hey, stranger things have happened don't you think?

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