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With rise in river water level, crocodile alert sounded in Odisha’s villages

Bhubaneswar, July 20 (UNI) With the rivers owing its linkage to croc-infested water-bodies of Bhitarkanika system in spate, the state forest department has sounded an alert of possible acts of reptile violence in the low-lying areas of river-side villages of Odisha's Kendrapara district.
The rise in water level has brought in its wake croc menace with reptiles reportedly on the prowl in the low-lying areas on the upper stream of Brahmani river.
The possible acts of violence by estuarine crocodiles in villages under Rajnagar, Pattamundai and Aul Tehsil loom large. The residents are required to remain extra-cautious while venturing into water-bodies, said forest officials.
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