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As he shares his thoughts on the world from this unusual vantage point, he unexpectedly gains notoriety. Meanwhile, the debate rages outside about whether to cut open the crocodile and free him, as the beast’s value as a sideshow attraction skyrockets with the human voice echoing from within. 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