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Mumbai: Mugger crocodile rescued from sewage nala near Nirmal Lifestyle in Mulund
Updated On: 09 April, 2026 02:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Residents in the area have expressed concerns that more crocodiles may be present nearby. In response, authorities have initiated search and monitoring operations in and around the locality to ensure the safety of both citizens and wildlife

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In a concerning incident reported near Nirmal Lifestyle in Mulund, a small Mugger crocodile measuring approximately 1.5 feet was found struggling in a sewage-filled nala under extremely poor conditions. Following a distress call from local residents, teams from the Wildlife Welfare Association, along with officials from the Forest Department, promptly reached the site and successfully rescued the reptile.
Search operations underway amid fears of more sightings
Residents in the area have expressed concerns that more crocodiles may be present nearby. In response, authorities have initiated search and monitoring operations in and around the locality to ensure the safety of both citizens and wildlife.
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