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IN PHOTOS: Baby crocodile rescued from BMC`s water treatment plant in Bhandup

Updated On: 19 October, 2023 10:08 AM IST | Anagha Sawant

A baby crocodile was rescued from Bhandup-based BMC`s water treatment plant on Wednesday morning. see pics

A baby crocodile was rescued from Bhandup-based BMC`s water treatment plant on Wednesday morning. see pics

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A baby crocodile was rescued from Bhandup-based BMC`s water treatment plant on Wednesday morning. see pics

On a Wednesday morning, a baby crocodile was spotted in the water treatment plant of BMC around 10 am

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On a Wednesday morning, a baby crocodile was spotted in the water treatment plant of BMC around 10 am

The rescuers team included - Amaan Khan, Hasmukh Valanju, Karan Mestrt, Jonathan Dsouza, Steven dsouza and Tanmay Joshi

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The rescuers team included - Amaan Khan, Hasmukh Valanju, Karan Mestrt, Jonathan Dsouza, Steven dsouza and Tanmay Joshi

The baby crocodile was safely released back to Tulsi lake with the help of the forest officials

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The baby crocodile was safely released back to Tulsi lake with the help of the forest officials

Speaking with midday, Amaan Khan said, "We received a call from  a staff member of the water treatment plant and with the help of the forest department, we managed to rescue the baby crocodile"

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Speaking with midday, Amaan Khan said, "We received a call from  a staff member of the water treatment plant and with the help of the forest department, we managed to rescue the baby crocodile"

Khan added, "The water level at the BMC treatment plant measured 20-25 feet. We collaborated with BMC staff to utilize a motor and successfully drain the water, ultimately rescuing the baby crocodile"

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Khan added, "The water level at the BMC treatment plant measured 20-25 feet. We collaborated with BMC staff to utilize a motor and successfully drain the water, ultimately rescuing the baby crocodile"

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