Kendrapara (Odisha) [India], July 27 (ANI): The body of a 15-year-old boy was recovered after a crocodile attacked him at Parimakunda Pur village in Odisha's Kendrapara district.

The boy was dragged into Kharasrota river by the crocodile, said BB Tudu, Fire Officer.

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"Boats were deployed in the search operation that continued for four to five hours," he said. (ANI)

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