194 crocodiles relocated from Panchmuli Lake, Gujarat

Crocodiles were relocated for the safety of tourists do boat rides in the Panchmuli Lake.

• This lake is situated near 182-metre-tall statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Kevadia.
• Lake has become a major tourist attraction. It had a large number of crocodiles which was a threat to visitors.
• In between October & March, 2019-20, 143 crocodiles were relocated. In 2020-21, 51 crocodiles were shifted to two rescue centres in Gandhinagar and Godhra. In 2019-20, 73 rescued crocodiles were released into Sardar Sarovar reservoir.

Published date : 05 Jul 2021 04:59PM