Dandeli: A 24-year-old man lost while refreshing himself on the river river in Dandeli.
According to eyewitnesses in the area, he was pulled into the river by the crocodile.
This is the third incident in the previous three months.
Activists accused that recurrent attacks were the result of waste disposal by meat traders and habitat loss caused by engineering work such as installing Jackquels and Drilling for drinking irrigation / drinking water projects.
History of Khan Raichur, a assembler, approached the river in the area of the industrial city on Monday night to wash his hands, face, and legs to refresh himself.
The crocodile pounced on him when he squatted to collect water in his hand, according to several eyewitnesses that were there at the scene.
Reptile dragged him into the water and after that he was not visible.
The river of times in Dandeli is home to several hundred crocodiles, and crocodile parks have recently opened by the Department of Tourism and Public Works.
According to Rahul Bavaji, a wildlife conservation, this park has at least 250 crocodiles.
Bavaji said Dandeli lost the croc habitat due to irrigation and drinking water projects.
Workers look drilling near the river and installing Jakquels and pipes in areas where crocodiles are known to live.
In addition, the butchers dispose of waste meat – mutton, and beef – in several regions, causing crocodiles to change their habitat and behavior.
People come to these sites to wash clothes, shower, and play.
Crocodiles usually hunt for them because they are easy prey.
A 14-year-old boy was attacked by a crocodile about two months ago, and his injured hand had to be amputated.
A man was killed in another incident.
Vinay Bhat, Range Forest Officer (RFO) said people suspected the crocodile attack in the incident, but this could only be confirmed after the missing young man was found.
With the help of experts, forests, police, and the fire department launched a search operation and asked for the authority of the Hupungan Dam not to release water.
Missing young man, Croc attack was suspected
