Uttarakhand: A giant crocodile was seen relaxing in a house, causing panic among people
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There was chaos in Giddawali village of Laksar range when a giant crocodile entered the village and sat inside a villager’s house. The family was shocked to see the crocodile sitting in the house. The villagers immediately informed the forest department about this.
Giant crocodile enters the house: As soon as the information about the crocodile in the village was received, on the instructions of Ranger Shailendra Singh Negi, the quick response team of the forest department reached the village last night and started the rescue operation. The size of the crocodile was so big and heavy that the forest department team had to sweat to control it. With the help of the villagers, the team surrounded it from all sides and caught the crocodile by laying a net safely. After about two hours of rescue operation, the crocodile was safely released in the river Ganga.
Appeal to the villagers to be alert: Ranger Shailendra Singh Negi said that the crocodile was rescued without causing any harm and it has been released in the river Ganga. During the rainy season, crocodiles and other aquatic creatures often reach populated areas. People need to be alert. He has appealed to the people that if crocodiles or other wild animals are seen in any area, then do not panic. Immediately inform the Quick Response Team or contact the wildlife emergency number 1962.
Villagers heaved a sigh of relief: After the incident, there was an atmosphere of panic in the village, but due to the promptness of the Forest Department, a major incident was averted. The villagers expressed their gratitude while appreciating the promptness of the Quick Response Team. Let us tell you that from January 1, 2025 to July 15, the Forest Department team has rescued 161 snakes, 56 sambar, 13 pythons, 12 monitor lizards, 6 chital, 6 nilgai, 1 fox, 1 eagle.
Crocodile attacks villager: It is worth noting that on June 14, a crocodile attacked and injured a villager in Dungarpur village of Laksar. The crocodile had chewed off one hand of the villager. After which the villager had to be admitted to the hospital in critical condition. After the incident, panic spread among the villagers. While in Ismailpur village of Laksar area, panic was created by seeing a huge crocodile in the courtyard of a house. The forest department team which reached the spot rescued the crocodile and left it safely in the forest. After which the villagers heaved a sigh of relief.
