Residents had alerted authorities about the large crocodile. On the same day, two other 11-foot-long crocodiles were rescued from EME Circle and a nearby open area close to the Zoology Department of MS University.
Digital Desk: Amid very heavy rains from August 27 to 29, a total of 24 crocodiles were rescued from residential areas in Vadodara, Gujarat. The intense rainfall caused the Vishwamitri River, which flows through the city, to overflow. According to a forest department official, the river, home to around 440 crocodiles, saw many of these reptiles encroach into nearby residential areas due to the flooding from water released by the Ajwa Dam.
In addition to the crocodiles, the rescue operation also saved 75 other animals, including snakes, cobras, five large turtles weighing nearly 40 kilograms, and a porcupine. Vadodara Range Forest Officer Karansinh Rajput noted that the smallest crocodile rescued was two feet long, while the largest measured 14 feet and was captured on Thursday in Kamnath Nagar. Residents had alerted authorities about the large crocodile. On the same day, two other 11-foot-long crocodiles were rescued from EME Circle and a nearby open area close to the Zoology Department of MS University.
Fortunately, there were no reports of crocodile-human conflicts during this period, despite the heavy rains affecting the region. Rajput explained that crocodiles typically do not attack humans and feed mainly on fish and animal carcasses, though they may occasionally prey on smaller animals like dogs or pigs. A recent viral video showing such an encounter highlighted their diet.
With the water level of the Vishwamitri River now significantly reduced, the rescued crocodiles and other reptiles will be returned to their natural habitat.
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