WATCH: 8-Foot Crocodile Takes a Rainy Stroll Down Maharashtra Street

Chiplun: In a surprising turn of events, residents of Chiplun, a coastal town in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district, witnessed an unusual visitor on their rain-soaked streets. An 8-foot crocodile was spotted casually strolling through the Chinchnaka area, drawing attention from locals and sparking a social media frenzy.

Why the crocodile crossed the road !!

A video from from Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, where a crocodile on a city tour. Hope everything went safely. @ndtv pic.twitter.com/c65jWsJBBl

— Parveen Kaswan (@ParveenKaswan) July 1, 2024

The incident, which occurred on a recent Sunday night, was captured on video by an alert autorickshaw driver. The footage shows the massive reptile navigating the wet roads as vehicles, including the filming autorickshaw, cautiously follow with headlights illuminating the scene.

Wildlife experts believe the crocodile may have wandered into town from nearby water bodies, possibly the Shiv or Vashishti rivers. The sighting has raised concerns about human-wildlife interactions in the region.

As the video circulates widely on social media platforms, local authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and report any further sightings to ensure public safety.