Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Woman Killed in Odisha Crocodile Attack
A woman in Odisha was sadly killed by a crocodile while swimming in a river.
This happened near a national park where crocodiles live.
The government will give money to her family to help them.
Sadly, this isn't the first time something like this has happened in the area.
A 45-year-old woman was killed in a crocodile attack in Odisha's Kendrapara district.
The incident occurred in Tanladia village near Bhitarkanika National Park.
The woman was bathing in the Kharasrota river when attacked.
The forest department will provide an ex-gratia payment to the family.
The incident is part of a series of human-crocodile conflicts.
- Who
- A 45-year-old woman.
- What
- A fatal crocodile attack.
- When
- Monday.
- Where
- Tanladia village, Kendrapara district, Odisha.
- Why
- The article does not explicitly state the reason for the attack.
Human Safety Concerns
Government Response
Human-Crocodile Conflict
Human Safety Concerns
Local residents face the risk of crocodile attacks, leading to fatalities.
Government Response
The government is providing compensation to the bereaved family.
- Location of Attack
- Tanladia village, Odisha
- River
- Kharasrota
- Victim's Age
- 45
- Compensation
- Rs 10 lakh
- Deaths in 22 Months
- 11
