Crocodile Rescued from Odisha Village Pond, Near Bhitarkanika Park

A large crocodile was found in a village pond in Odisha, India.

The villagers alerted the Forest Department, and the rescue team caught the crocodile after three hours.

The crocodile was checked by veterinarians to ensure it was healthy.

Once confirmed healthy, the crocodile was released back into its natural habitat.

The crocodile may have entered the pond during high tide.

This area is near a national park that is home to a large crocodile population.