Houston, Jul 14 (PTI) : The mayor of a small fishing town in the south of Mexico has 'married' a crocodile in a symbolic ceremony that is part of a local tradition. Joel Vasquez Rojas, the mayor of San Pedro Huamelula, married the reptile - dressed in a white gown - at the city hall and then shared a dance in front of packed party of local residents.
According to local tradition, the crocodile is a princess whose marriage to the town mayor will bring in an abundance of seafood for fisherman on the Pacific coast, 'metro.co.uk' reported. "It is my wish to marry the young princess," said Vasquez Rojas as the pair were married. For safety, the crocodile's jaw was wired shut for the day. The festivities included dancing and fireworks, and the groom said was delighted with how the day went