Workers at a private company in Vadodara received a terrifying shock late on Wednesday night when an unexpected and dangerous visitor slithered into their premises. A fully-grown crocodile, measuring 5.5 feet in length, crawled onto the company's grounds located on Dabhoi Road, causing alarm among the staff.
Panic and Swift Action on Dabhoi Road
Faced with the dangerous reptile, the company employees immediately contacted the Wildlife Rescue Trust (WRT) for assistance. The situation required expert handling to ensure both human safety and the well-being of the animal. Responding promptly to the emergency call, a team of dedicated volunteers from WRT rushed to the scene to manage the precarious situation.
Expert Rescue Operation by Wildlife Volunteers
The trained volunteers successfully captured the crocodile, ending the standoff that had brought work to a halt. Following the rescue, the reptile was officially handed over to the forest department for further care and release. Experts believe the crocodile likely wandered away from a nearby water body in search of a new habitat or during its nocturnal movements.
Understanding Crocodile Behavior
A volunteer from the Wildlife Rescue Trust provided insight into the incident, explaining that such occurrences are part of the animal's natural behavior. "Crocodiles usually venture out late at night and move from one water body to another," the volunteer stated. This nocturnal roaming, especially during certain seasons, can sometimes lead them into human-inhabited areas, particularly if their natural corridors are disrupted.
The entire episode concluded without any injuries to humans or the crocodile, thanks to the calm response of the workers and the professional expertise of the rescue team. This incident serves as a reminder of the close proximity between urban spaces and wildlife habitats in several Indian cities.
