Villagers Rescue Stranded Crocodile In UP's Etah, Carry It To River On Bike; Watch Video

Etah, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking rescue operation was conducted in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district, where villagers released a stranded crocodile swept away by the floodwaters back again in a river. Without waiting for any forest officials, the villagers started rescuing it on their own. They carried it on a two-wheeler, probably the first instance of a crocodile riding on a bike.

Several visuals surfaced online that showed many villagers gathered to see the massive crocodile stranded in the village area after getting swept away by the flooded river. The dangerous-looking wild reptile was tied by the ropes. Reportedly, villagers rescued it first from a borewell, followed by carrying it to the main road.

WATCH VIDEO:

Villagers Carry Crocodile On Bike

Taking their adventure to another level, the villagers carried the crocodile on a two-wheeler to release it further in the river. In the video, one of the villagers can be seen taking his stance in the driver's seat while another villager picks up the crocodile and keeps it on the bike, taking it in his lap. He then sits on the bike, followed by another villager sitting right behind them.

Reportedly, villagers rescued the crocodile back into the river. The entire incident is from Etah district of Uttar Pradesh. Locals and netizens are applauding the villagers for their bravery, while some still cannot believe that they carried it on the bike.

Netizens Reaction:

One user commented, "bade khataranaak log hai yaar, magaramachchh bhee soch raha hoga kis desh mein phans gaya."

Another user commented, "up vaale hain. Magaramachh kya hai. jaroorat pade to sher ko bhee baandh kar jangal chhod aayen."

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