Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Giant Crocodile Strolls Into Odisha Village During Puja
Imagine you're celebrating a big festival, and suddenly, a giant crocodile shows up!
That's what happened in a village in India.
A huge crocodile, almost as long as a car, wandered out of the river and into the village.
People were surprised and a bit scared!
It likely came out because heavy rain caused flooding, forcing it out of its usual home.
Luckily, the crocodile went back into the water after a while.
This isn't the first time this has happened, and experts are worried that flooding and more people living near rivers are causing these surprise visits.
A 12-foot saltwater crocodile entered Balipada village in Odisha.
The incident occurred during Durga Puja celebrations.
Villagers were startled when they saw the reptile on the road.
The crocodile likely came from the Brahmani River via canals.
Increased flooding is contributing to these occurrences.
- Who
- A 12-foot saltwater crocodile
- What
- Strayed into a village during Durga Puja celebrations.
- When
- Tuesday evening
- Where
- Balipada village, Odisha
- Why
- Heavy rains and flooding
- Location
- Balipada village, Odisha
- Crocodile Size
- Approx. 12 feet
- Event
- Crocodile sighting during Durga Puja
- Source
- Brahmani River and canals
- Reason
- Flooding