Giant Crocodile Mauls Local Resident in Bulandshahr After Misguided Rescue Attempt

The ordeal began when the reptile was spotted grounded on the banks of the canal. Observers, including a local man who reportedly mistook the motionless predator for a carcass, approached the animal. In a harrowing turn of events, the youth attempted to grab the crocodile by its tail, likely intending to move it or confirm its state. The apex predator, which was merely in a state of lethargy or basking, reacted with lightning speed, snapping at the individual and initiating a brief but terrifying struggle.

Panicked bystanders and local authorities acted swiftly to intervene, successfully pulling the victim away from the crocodile’s reach before the encounter turned fatal. While the youth escaped with injuries, the gravity of the situation prompted an immediate response from the Forest Department. Specialist teams have since arrived at the Narora Barrage to coordinate a rescue and relocation operation, aiming to safely capture the 10-foot specimen and release it into a secluded habitat far from human settlements.

Wildlife experts and administrative officials have issued an urgent advisory to residents of Bulandshahr, stressing that the Ganges Canal and its interconnected tributaries are natural corridors for such large reptiles. They warned that the "play dead" camouflage of crocodiles often deceives the untrained eye, leading to catastrophic lapses in judgment. This incident has underscored the critical need for increased surveillance and public awareness campaigns to ensure that the fragile coexistence between the rural population and the local megafauna does not result in further tragedy.