Thane, Jun 15 (PTI) A crocodile hatchling was rescued from a pond in Wagle Estate area here in Maharashtra, officials said on Tuesday.

The one-feet long hatchling was rescued on Monday evening by a local foundation and handed over to the Thane range forest office.

The hatchling is now being taken care of by an NGO working for wildlife welfare, an official said.

A volunteer working with the foundation said a crocodile hatchling was rescued from the same pond in July 2019.

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