Crocodile rescued from paddy field in Medak village

A crocodile spotted in a paddy field ready for harvest at Enikepally village in Medak district shocked farmers on Wednesday. Forest officials brought in a rescue team from Sangareddy, captured the reptile and released it at a safe location.

Medak: The sighting of a well-grown crocodile in a paddy field ready for harvest shocked farmers at Enikepally village in Papannapet mandal on Wednesday.

Following information from locals, forest officials roped in an expert rescue team from Sangareddy. After a few hours of effort, the team managed to capture the crocodile. It was later released at a safe location.

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The farmers were relieved after the officials rescued the crocodile. Meanwhile, Forest Range Officer (FRO) Himachandana asked farmers and fishermen to stay away from any crocodile they spotted along the Manjeera river. She advised them to inform forest officials so that necessary action could be taken.