Vadodara: Ghats from the Wiswamitri River in the city echoed by Sanskrit Shlokas was sung by a priest.
Dozens of barodians appear for meetings and offer condolences.
But not for fellow humans.
At first, wildlife activists organized a meeting of condolences for 10-foot crocodiles found dead on the Vishwamitri River about a week ago.
It was the fourth crocodile to die on the river within two months “he was like our family member and stayed among us for years.
We have seen him many times during our visit to the river.
His death suddenly hurts us and so we are Decided to pay tribute to reptiles.
It was encouraging to see many residents who attended the meeting, “said Vishal Thakur, a wildlife activist who has organized the meeting on Sunday with Sanjay Soni.
A photo of a crocodile was placed in venues and flower tribute was also offered by the participants.
Reptile carcasses weigh around 150 kg were found floating on the river in Ijigunj on August 10.
Forest officials have launched an investigation of the cause of the death of four crocodiles.
“If there is a asiatic lion in Forest Gir, the villagers express sadness when they are attached to big cats.
Barodians have been with crocodiles for decades but how many really care for this reptile? In fact, many of the rivers with garbage.
Organizing this meeting to involve citizens in preserving rivers and reptiles, “said Thakur to Toi.
Parth Brahmbhatt, a citizen who attended a meeting of condolences, “that Wishwamitri is home to hundreds of crocodiles known to me but I feel it is only the one who lives between us.
During the meeting, I learned about how crocodiles were important for our eco system And like us, they also have a family.
I will participate in the campaign to save this reptile now, “said some wildlife lovers propose that the dead crocodile was named after our freedom fighter Pandey.
“Like the death of Pandey triggered a revolution throughout the country, this reptile death would shake people and force the authorities to act,” said Soni who lives on the banks of the river in Kuisjigunj.
He added that every year, dozens of crocodiles roam from the river but none of them have attacked humans because they have learned peacefully coexist with people.
Thakur and Soni will also launch a campaign to spread awareness about reptiles in schools and colleges in the coming months.
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