Crocodile emerges from pond, sparks panic in central India
by Aditi VermaA massive crocodile crawled out of a pond causing panic among the villagers during the night. The locals managed to tie the crocodile with ropes and informed the forest department.
The incident took place in Semari village of Pichhore, Shivpuri district on September 1.
Visuals showed in a grassy area behind a house, a crocodile was roaming around. A rope was tied around the crocodile’s neck, likely to control its movements. Several people stood at a safe distance, holding sticks, trying to drive the crocodile away from the area. The tension was palpable as the people cautiously waved their sticks and shouted to scare the reptile, hoping it would retreat to a safer place.
In a startling incident in Semari village of Pichhore, located in the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, a massive crocodile emerged from a local pond, creating an atmosphere of fear among the villagers. The incident occurred at night, and the sudden appearance of the reptile caused widespread panic.
Upon spotting the crocodile, the villagers quickly took action. They managed to secure the reptile by tying it with ropes, preventing it from causing any harm. The villagers then promptly informed the forest department about the situation, requesting immediate assistance to handle the dangerous creature.
The presence of such a large crocodile in the village has left the residents alarmed, as they fear more such encounters in the future. The forest department is expected to arrive soon to take control of the situation and safely relocate the crocodile back to its natural habitat.
This unexpected encounter has sparked discussions about the need for better safety measures in villages near water bodies, as such incidents are becoming increasingly frequent in the region.
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