Archive · 6 Dec 2025
12-Foot Gharial Spotted Under Cuttack Bridge
A very big gharial, which is a type of crocodile, was seen near a bridge in Cuttack.
People got scared and excited and came to see it.
The forest officials are watching it to keep everyone safe.
They are also thinking about moving the gharial to a safer place.
The gharial might have come there because the river water levels changed.
People are asked to stay away from the riverbank.
A 12-foot gharial was spotted near Madhusudan Setu in Cuttack.
Residents flocked to see the rare reptile, causing panic and excitement.
Forest officials are monitoring the gharial and considering relocation.
Authorities advise the public to maintain distance from the riverbank.
The gharial's presence may be due to recent changes in river water levels.
- Who
- Forest officials and Cuttack residents
- What
- A 12-foot gharial spotted near Madhusudan Setu
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Mahanadi River, Cuttack
- Why
- Possibly due to fluctuating water levels
- Location
- Mahanadi River, Cuttack
- Animal
- 12-foot gharial
- Response
- Forest officials monitoring
- Public Reaction
- Panic and curiosity
- Action Taken
- Advisories and possible relocation