Bathroom Horror! Family Discovers 7-Foot Crocodile Inside Flood-Hit Gujarat House; Video Goes Viral
A family in Gujarat's Anand district got the shock of their lives after discovering a seven-foot crocodile inside the bathroom of their home amid heavy monsoon flooding. A video of the dramatic rescue has gone viral on social media, showing forest officials and wildlife rescuers safely capturing the reptile after a tense hour-long operation.
A family in Gujarat's Anand district got the shock of their lives after discovering a seven-foot crocodile inside the bathroom of their home amid heavy monsoon flooding. A video of the dramatic rescue has gone viral on social media, showing forest officials and wildlife rescuers safely capturing the reptile after a tense hour-long operation.
The incident came to light when homeowner Balabhai Chauhan stepped outside after hearing dogs barking continuously late at night. To his horror, he found the massive crocodile inside the bathroom of his house. The frightened family immediately alerted the forest department. Umargam Flood Videos: What We Know About Gujarat’s Worst-Hit Area After 1,100 mm Rainfall in 16 Hours.
Family Walks Into Bathroom, Finds 7-Foot Crocodile Inside Home Amid Gujarat Floods
सोचिए… सुबह बाथरूम का दरवाज़ा खोलें और सामने 7 फीट का मगरमच्छ खड़ा मिले!
गुजरात के आणंद में एक परिवार के साथ यही हुआ। दरवाज़ा खुलते ही अफरा-तफरी मच गई। सूचना मिलते ही रेस्क्यू टीम मौके पर पहुंची और करीब एक घंटे की मशक्कत के बाद मगरमच्छ को सुरक्षित पकड़कर जंगल में छोड़ दिया।…
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A joint team of forest officials and volunteers from a local wildlife rescue foundation reached the spot and rescued the crocodile using ropes and a long stick. The reptile was later released into a nearby pond. Viral Video: Cars Submerged As Vapi Parking Lot Goes Underwater After Record Rain Batters Gujarat’s Valsad.
Officials said such encounters become more common during the monsoon as rising water levels force crocodiles out of their natural habitats. They added that the nearby village of Malataj has a pond with over 100 crocodiles, increasing the chances of the reptiles entering residential areas during floods.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 31, 2026 08:43 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
