As the crocodile-infested Vishwamitri river swelled and its waters overflowed into the city areas, crocodiles began surfacing in residential localities. The Forest department of Vadodara has so far rescued three crocodiles which swam to residential areas by the Vishwamitri river waters. The crocodiles have swum with the water from the Vishwamitri river. Vishwamitri river is home to nearly 300 crocodiles as per the last census. Sighting a crocodile in residential areas close to the river is quite common, however, with the river water entering the city, the number of such sightings is likely to increase.

Source: Indian Express August 01, 2019 15:00 UTC