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Crocodile enters Luharia village in Rawatbhata, rescued after three‑hour operation
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 01:45 PM
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A large crocodile was sighted in Luharia village, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan late at night, prompting a three‑hour rescue by forest officials who later released it into the Chambal River.
Late in the night, residents of Luharia village in Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, reported the sudden appearance of a heavy‑bodied crocodile near their homes. The unexpected sighting caused panic among villagers, who gathered near the waterway to assess the threat.
The Rajasthan Forest Department dispatched a rescue team shortly after the alert. Officials cordoned off the area and used standard capture equipment, working through the night for roughly three hours to secure the animal without harming it.
By 1 a.m., the team successfully captured the crocodile and transported it to the nearby Chambal River, where it was released back into its natural habitat. Authorities reminded locals to stay vigilant near riverbanks and reported that such incidents, while rare, underscore the need for continued wildlife monitoring in the region.
The Rajasthan Forest Department dispatched a rescue team shortly after the alert. Officials cordoned off the area and used standard capture equipment, working through the night for roughly three hours to secure the animal without harming it.
By 1 a.m., the team successfully captured the crocodile and transported it to the nearby Chambal River, where it was released back into its natural habitat. Authorities reminded locals to stay vigilant near riverbanks and reported that such incidents, while rare, underscore the need for continued wildlife monitoring in the region.