It was a typical day at the Toronto International Airport for Jim Harrison, an Air Canada employee, when he was asked to oversee the unloading of a special shipment from London. The shipment, from the Waterloo Zoological Research Association, was a box containing one of two crocodiles that were to be housed at the local zoo.
Jim approached the box with caution, knowing that live crocodiles can be dangerous and unpredictable creatures. He gingerly opened the box and peered inside, admiring the powerful and magnificent animal before him. The crocodile was approximately six feet long and had a distinctive armored skin, making it a formidable opponent in the wild.
Despite its intimidating appearance, Jim was fascinated by the creature and couldn’t help but be impressed by its raw strength and primal instincts. He had always been interested in exotic animals, and he felt grateful to be a part of this exciting shipment.
As Jim took a closer look at the box, he noticed that it had been labeled with the words “Handle with care”. This was a clear indication that the contents of the box were valuable and fragile, and Jim took this responsibility seriously. He carefully placed the box onto a trolley and wheeled it towards the waiting truck that would take the crocodile to its new home at the zoo.
The journey was uneventful, and Jim arrived at the zoo without incident. He carefully transferred the crocodile into its new enclosure and watched as it adjusted to its new surroundings. The other crocodile had already arrived, and the two of them were soon basking in the sun and exploring their new home.
Jim felt a sense of pride as he watched the crocodiles settle into their new home. He knew that he had played a small but important role in bringing these magnificent creatures to Canada, and he felt lucky to have been a part of it.
Years later, Jim would look back on that day with fondness, remembering the thrill of working with live crocodiles and the excitement of being a part of such a unique and special shipment.
