Floodwaters bring 15-foot crocodile into residential area in western India, sparking panic
by Bhagyashree BarmanAmidst severe flooding in western India’s Gujarat, a massive 15-foot crocodile ventured into a residential locality, creating panic among the inhabitants.
The incident took place in Kamnath Nagar near Fatehgunj area Vadodara city on August 29.
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Visuals showed how with a lot of difficulty the men with the help of a loop made with a rope attached to a stick to get hold of the crocodile for rescuing it.
According to reports, the crocodile, believed to have been displaced from the Vishwamitri River due to rising water levels, was spotted wandering in the urban area. The local authorities and wildlife rescue teams quickly responded to the situation, working to safely capture the reptile. This alarming incident underscores the increasing encounters between humans and wildlife as natural habitats are disrupted by extreme weather conditions.