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.
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बारिश के दौरान जानवरों का भी बुरा हाल है। बाढ़ में बहकर एटा के एक बोरवेल में गिरे मगरमच्छ को वहां के लोगों ने बचाकर बाहर निकाला। कोई नुकसान न पहुंचाए इसलिए उसका मुंह रस्सी से बांध दिया। उसे नदी में छोड़ दिया गया।#Rain #Flood #Etah #crocodile @Etahpolice @UPGovt @Uppolice pic.twitter.com/rrW1fyX9Ql
— Tariq Iqbal (@tariq_iqbal) August 10, 2025
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.
उत्तर प्रदेश के जिला एटा में बाढ़ में बहकर आया मगरमच्छ गांव की आबादी तक पहुंच गया। लड़कों ने उसे पकड़ लिया। मुंह बांधकर बाइक पर रखकर ले गए और नदी में छोड़ आए। pic.twitter.com/iaPXxuCsVY
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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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