Daijiworld Media Network - Puttur

Puttur, June 29: A lone crocodile was sighted in the Nethravathi River at Panjal on Saturday, sparking fresh concerns among locals. In recent times, crocodile sightings have been reported in both the Nethravathi and Kumaradhara rivers near Uppinangady, leaving residents anxious.

A few days ago, a massive crocodile was seen resting on the riverbank in the Nekkiladi area of the Kumaradhara River. The reptile quickly slipped into the water upon noticing a crowd of people. In the latest incident on Saturday, a smaller crocodile was spotted in the Panjal stretch of the Nethravathi.

Crocodile presence in the Nethravathi around Uppinangady has been noted over the past three years. Due to the river remaining full throughout the year, there is a possibility that crocodiles have made it their permanent habitat.

With crocodiles being sighted in different locations, fears are growing among the public that swimming or entering the Nethravathi River could become increasingly dangerous in the coming days.