Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Crocodile Attacks Man in Odisha River
A 52-year-old man was dragged away by a crocodile while bathing in the Kharasrota River in Odisha.
The incident happened near Jebil village in Jajpur district.
Authorities had warned people about crocodiles in the area because of rising water levels from heavy rain.
Rescue teams are searching for the man.
Authorities are planning to map areas where crocodiles are often seen to prevent future incidents.
A 52-year-old man was dragged by a crocodile in the Kharasrota River, Odisha.
The incident occurred near Jebil village in Jajpur district.
Rescue teams from fire services and the forest department are conducting a search operation.
Authorities had issued warnings about crocodile sightings due to rising water levels from heavy rain.
Plans are underway to map vulnerable stretches to prevent future incidents.
- Who
- A 52-year-old man
- What
- Dragged away by a crocodile while bathing
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Kharasrota River near Jebil village, Jajpur district, Odisha
- Why
- Increased crocodile sightings due to rising water levels from incessant rainfall
Authorities' Precautionary Measures
Public's Lack of Awareness
Preventive Actions
Authorities' Precautionary Measures
Authorities had issued advisories and installed warning posters to alert the public about crocodile sightings.
Public's Lack of Awareness
Despite the warnings, the man entered the river, indicating a possible lack of awareness or disregard for the warnings.
- Location
- Jebil village, Jajpur district, Odisha
- Victim's Age
- 52 years
- River
- Kharasrota River
- Incident Time
- Tuesday
- Rescue Teams
- Fire services and forest department
- Cause of Increased Sightings
- Rising water levels due to incessant rainfall