Of all the reckless behavior that could bring about an untimely demise, defacating in the bushes near a Komodo Dragon takes the cake for novelty. But amusingly improbable or not, an inopportune shit spelled doom for an eight-year-old Jakartan boy.
The assault and subsequent killing marks the first time in 30-odd years a Komodo dragon has fatally attacked a human being. What so enraged the monstrous lizard that impelled it to dole out punishment, Komodo-style? Was it the boy’s diet? One theory: The Dragon, in stark contrast with the rest of his species, could have been a staunch vegan, and the over-processed shit coming out of the boy’s body might have driven it into a murderous and self-righteous rage. Or perhaps the boy offended its delicate nostrils.
Whatever the cause, the moral of the incident should be evident: It’s not an especially good idea to shit near Komodo Dragons.
