The desire to create reels on social media compels people to engage in many risky activities; sometimes they make videos in front of moving trains, or climb high buildings. In Bettiah, Bihar, some people crossed the limit. A crocodile was spotted in a village here, and instead of staying away from it, people went out to catch it.
Villagers tied the crocodile with a rope and brought it to the village loaded on a bike. After this, a large crowd gathered in the village to see the crocodile. Some people started taking pictures with their mobile phones, while others turned on cameras. Some people even got busy making reels with the crocodile. The video of this entire incident is now going viral on social media.
This incident took place in Dudhiyawa village of Yogapatti block in Bettiah district of Bihar. It was evening when people near the school in Mahavir Ram's Tola saw the crocodile. As soon as the news of the crocodile appearing in the village spread, people started coming to see it. The action taken by the villagers gave the matter a new turn, as some people together caught the crocodile, tied it with a rope, and brought it to the village loaded on a bike.
When the crocodile reached the village, a crowd gathered there. People were taking its pictures and making videos. Some people were seen busy making reels with it. In the video that went viral on social media, people are seen lifting and walking around the crocodile tied with a rope. There was a rush to capture this entire sequence on camera. It is important to note that approaching an animal with which people are trying to gain likes and views on social media could have been dangerous for their lives.
When the Forest Department received information about this matter, a team reached the spot. CF Gaurav Ojha of Valmiki Tiger Reserve stated that the Forest Department team safely rescued the crocodile and released it into the river. The crocodile was removed from the village and transported to its natural habitat.
The Forest Department has appealed to the villagers not to approach or attempt to catch crocodiles or any other wild animals if they are sighted anywhere. In such situations, the Forest Department should be informed immediately. Only trained teams can safely catch such wildlife and transport them to their natural location.