Mexico mayor marries crocodile who he calls 'princess girl'

A Mexico mayor has devoted his love to an alligator-like reptile in a wedding ceremony set to bring ‘good fortune’ to his people. Victor Hugo Sosa wed Alicia Adriana (who was wearing a wedding dress) in San Pedro Huamelula as part of a 230-year-old ritual which commemorates peace between the Chontal and Huave indigenous groups. “I accept responsibility because we love each other. That is what is important”, he said, kissing the gator on the head. “You can’t have a marriage without love... I yield to marriage with the princess girl.” However, her mouth had to be taped up so she couldn’t snap. Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB