June 26th 2024.
In the lovely district of Kendrapara, a rather unfortunate discovery was made on Wednesday. A group of locals had stumbled upon the lifeless body of a five-foot-long saltwater crocodile, floating on the peaceful waters of Brahmani river in Bhitarkanika National Park. Without hesitation, they quickly notified the park's forest officials, who promptly arrived at the scene. Manas Das, the assistant conservator of forest, shared that a team was immediately dispatched to retrieve the carcass of the crocodile.
Upon arrival, the forest officials carefully retrieved the crocodile's body and have since sent it to the veterinary office for further examination. According to Das, an autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death. It is crucial to uncover the truth behind this unfortunate incident, as saltwater crocodiles are a protected species under the Indian Wildlife Act of 1972.
With a heavy heart, Das also shared that Bhitarkanika National Park is home to 1,811 saltwater crocodiles, according to a recent report. The discovery of this dead crocodile serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting these majestic creatures and their natural habitats. Let us all hope that the autopsy report sheds light on the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
PTI (Press Trust of India) will continue to provide updates on this developing story. In the meantime, let us take a moment to appreciate the beauty and diversity of our wildlife, and strive to coexist in harmony with them.
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