RESIDENTS in southern China have been advised to stay home after more than 70 crocodiles escaped from a farm during horror storms.
Seven people have already died in the deluges in Maoming, according to Chinese media, as the beasts swim in the streets.
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The beasts are on the loose after the horror floods Credit: Alamy 3
Floods have devastated the region in recent days Credit: AFP
An emergency official said 69 adult crocodiles and six juveniles had escaped as the region is battered by rain from former Typhoon Haikui.
Some have been captured but others are more difficult to reach due to the depth of the lake they entered.
More than 100 landslides have trapped thousands of residents in floodwaters.
No injuries have been reported from the crocs yet, but seven people have died in the floods and more are missing following landslides.
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The rain caused flash floods in Hong Kong last week, which killed two people.
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Hong Kong was already hit with the storm days ago Credit: AP