A ten-foot crocodile crawled out of the Ganga canal near Narora Ghat in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. It caused widespread panic among locals. The massive reptile was spotted on a sidewalk, attempting to climb over a railing. The incident quickly gained attention as videos of the scene went viral.The video capturing the crocodiles attempt to navigate over an iron railing near the canal circulated rapidly on social media, showcasing the dramatic encounter. The sheer size of the reptile and its unexpected presence in a populated area heightened the alarm among residents.Quick response from authoritiesUpon receiving frantic calls from the locals, the police and forest department arrived at the scene. The officials faced the daunting task of capturing the large and potentially dangerous reptile. As the crocodile tried to climb back over the railing to return to the water, the forest officials sprang into action.Watch the video here:Uttar Pradesh...A crocodile came out of Ganga canal in Narora of Bulandshahar district, later released back into water pic.twitter.com/KPOukrCd8X— BlueGreen Planet (@BluesWaltair) May 29, 2024The rescue operationThe rescue team employed a strategic approach to subdue the crocodile. They first covered its head with a cloth to calm it down and then attempted to tie its limbs to prevent any aggressive behavior. Ropes were brought in to secure the crocodiles legs, with four forest officials holding the ropes to immobilize its head and front legs. Another official carefully looped a rope around its hind legs.To further secure the situation, two officials lifted the crocodiles tail while others tied a rope around its mouth. This meticulous process ensured that the crocodile could be handled safely without posing a threat to the rescue team or the bystanders.Successful rescue of crocodileAfter several hours of careful effort, the crocodile was successfully captured and returned to the canal. The forest department confirmed that the reptile was unharmed and safely released back into its natural habitat.
