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Published 11:11 IST, July 1st 2024

Video: Crocodile Spotted Taking A Night Stroll on Busy Road in Maharashtra's Konkan

The video captured by a commuter while sitting in a car, shows the crocodile ambling in the middle of the road amid heavy rains.

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Mugger crocodile spotted on Maharashtra road
Mugger crocodile spotted on Maharashtra road | Image: Video screengrab

Mumbai/Viral Video: With monsoon at its peak in Maharashtra, the rains brought an unexpected surprise to the coastal Ratnagiri district when a massive crocodile spotted strolling on a busy road in Chiplun city near Konkan. 

A viral video of the 8-foot-long crocodile wandering around the city and strolling past vehicles has gone viral across social media platforms. It is believed that the crocodile emerged from the nearby Shiva river, which is home to many crocodiles.

Watch Crocodile in Maharashtra Viral Video:

The viral video captured by a commuter while sitting in a car, shows the crocodile ambling in the middle of the road amid heavy rains as vehicles stopped and allowed the reptile to pass by.

Crocodile in Ratnagiri Viral Video:

Chiplun and other areas in Ratnagiri district, renowned for mugger crocodiles—one of India's three crocodilian species alongside saltwater and gharial crocodiles—have been experiencing continuous rainfall over the past few days.

As a result of heavy showers, the water levels in the rivers of the district have risen. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rainfall is expected to persist in Ratnagiri district until July 2.

Earlier last week, an eight-year-old boy died in a crocodile attack in Odisha's Angul district. According to police reports, the boy had gone to the Mahanadi river at Tikarpada to wash up after using the toilet. As soon as he entered the river, a crocodile attacked him and pulled him underwater.

Updated 20:42 IST, July 1st 2024