- By Deeksha Gour
- Thu, 30 May 2024 11:42 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bulandshahr Crocodile News: In Bulandshahr, a 10-foot-long crocodile that had crawled out of the Narora Ganga Ghat canal was successfully rescued and returned to its watery home on Thursday. Mohit Chaudhary, the Circle Officer of the Dibai Range forest department, recounted the incident, stating, "The crocodile had crawled out of the canal and was trying to get back in. Upon receiving the information, we quickly mobilised our team to rescue the crocodile and release it back into the canal."
Earlier, a video of the crocodile attempting to climb over a nearby railing had gone viral on social media, sparking widespread concern among the local residents. The forest department and police officers acted immediately to apprehend the crocodile. As the officials approached the crocodile, it was spotted attempting to climb from the iron railing to return to water. Failing to climb, the crocodile falls to the ground and attempts to move away hurriedly.
#WATCH | Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh: A 10-foot-long crocodile which crawled out of the canal passing near Narora Ganga Ghat was rescued by the forest department and released into the water. (29.05) pic.twitter.com/uOtyS3ObMl
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The rescue team used a cloth to cover the crocodile's head and secure its limbs, preventing any potential attacks. Ropes were then carefully wrapped around the crocodile's legs, with several officials working in tandem to carefully transport the massive creature.
After a few hours of effort, the crocodile was successfully retrieved and released back into the Narora Ganga Ghat canal, which was deemed a suitable habitat for the reptile. According to reports, the crocodile had sustained minor injuries during its attempt to scale the Narora Barrage fence.