Last month a rather frightening sight occurred on the beaches of Goa. An 11 feet long crocodile was seen strolling along the beach at the north coast of Pernem. It was the first time that a freshwater crocodile had been spotted and photographed on a beach in the state.
According to wildlife officials, the reptile is suspected to have migrated from the Kumbharjua Canal situated a few kilometres east of Goa’s capital Panjim. The crocodile might have ‘surfed’ more than 180 km through internal rivers and creeks further north, in search of a new habitat or food. Though it didn’t harm anyone, the officials are keeping a close watch to avoid danger.
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