Animal Viral Video: Even though the overall image of the crocodile brings to mind aquatic environments—living in rivers, ponds, and seas, and doing very well for itself as a fearsome predator—the other day, a video surfaced in which one was doing something pretty much unexpected for an animal: a running crocodile moving down the road. Very rare, this kind of event has attracted interest and roused curiosity from the social media community.
Incident at Nangal Soti
The incident occurred at Nangal Soti village in Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. The locals were taken aback by the sight of the crocodile across the road. Soon large crowds flocked to have a glimpse of this rare sight. Imagine the madness of people running after the reptile, making a noise, hooting, and trying to control the situation.
Bizarre Acts and Public Outrage
A video doing rounds on Thursday in which a youth was seen kicking a scantily grown crocodile using the back of his foot. The youth is bashed for the act, raising concern. Further, it seemed the stray dogs of that area were in a distressed state, and they kept barking at the crocodile. The video gathered over 50 thousand views with different kinds of reactions from the people. It can be added that the incident has caused a mixed feeling of fascination and disapproval among the people.
Quick Response of Forest Department
On being informed, the Forest Department immediately sent two teams to the spot. The teams rescued the more or less 7-foot-long, heavy, and dangerous crocodile after a long struggle. The team has safely relocated the reptile back into the river and returned the animal to its habitat.
There were not only sensational conversations about it being spotted on the road in Nangal Soti village, but also captivating many with rare moments that tell a lot about the unpredictable interactions between wildlife and human environments. The situation was diffused only through prompt action by the Forest Department, but the incident remains a talking point because of its unusual nature and varied public reactions.
