Crocodile spotted by locals in Mithi river near BKC
Crocodile spotted by locals in Mithi river near BKC
On Tuesday, July 23, Atul Kamble of the Wildlife Animal Protection and Rescue Association (RAWW) visited the location and informed the forest control room.
Date: July 25, 2024
In an unusual sight, a crocodile was spotted in the Mithi River near the business hub of Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai, a forest official said on Wednesday, July 24.
On Tuesday, July 23, Atul Kamble of the Wildlife Animal Protection and Rescue Association (RAWW) visited the location and informed the forest control room, said an official from the Mumbai forest department.
However, the residents should not panic. But people should not venture into the river, officials added.
Pawan Sharma, founder and president of RAWW and also an honorary wildlife warden said that the Mithi River, which appears like a drain due to polluted waters, is part of a natural habitat and the sighting of a crocodile should not cause panic.
With city lakes overflowing and drains flooding due to heavy rains, it is likely that the reptile was displaced, or there is also the possibility that it lives in the river itself, he stated.
Primary evaluation does not indicate the need for intervention. However, if the reptile is found to be trapped or stuck outside the river then the department will initiate necessary action, Sharma added.
