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Trichy Firemen Rescue 10-Foot Crocodile Near Bridge Site
7 Sep
Summary
- A 10-foot crocodile was captured by firemen near a bridge construction site.
- The reptile, identified as a mugger crocodile, weighed approximately 200kg.
- After being subdued, the crocodile was released unharmed in the Kollidam River.
A 10-foot mugger crocodile, weighing approximately 200 kilograms, was safely captured by firemen in Trichy on Monday near the Karumandapam area. The reptile had been causing alarm among residents, particularly near a bridge construction site. Forest department officials were alerted and requested the assistance of the Cantonment fire and rescue station.
A specialized six-member team, led by senior fire officers, located the crocodile beneath a large container used by construction workers. The agitated animal, estimated to be about 10 feet long, attempted to flee as onlookers gathered.
Firemen employed a precise method to subdue the crocodile, first covering it with a metal grate and then securing its jaws and body. The intense struggle lasted for about an hour before the reptile was fully immobilized. Subsequently, it was transferred to forest department personnel.
The crocodile was then transported to a suitable habitat and released unharmed into the Kollidam River. Authorities theorize that the reptile may have entered the residential area after traveling up the Koraiyar river, a plausible route given the proximity.
