Wildlife officials save large crocodile from pond in nearby village.

In the small village of Debendranarayanpur, located on the outskirts of Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district, an unexpected visitor made its way into a local villager's pond. Late on Monday night, forest personnel from the Rajnagar Forest Division received a call for help and quickly sprang into action.

It was a 5.4-foot-long saltwater crocodile, a formidable creature that had strayed from its natural habitat in the nearby Baunsagadi river. The villagers had noticed the reptile in the pond and immediately contacted the forest officials. After a three-hour-long struggle, the crocodile was successfully rescued using fishing nets.

The forest officials believe that the crocodile may have wandered into the pond in search of food or shelter. Fortunately, no one was harmed during the rescue operation. The crocodile, now safely in the hands of the forest personnel, was released back into its natural habitat in the Mahipur river.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of coexisting with wildlife and the crucial role that forest officials play in ensuring the safety of both humans and animals. The villagers, grateful for the swift response and successful rescue, can now rest easy knowing that the crocodile is back where it belongs.

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