25 July,2023 08:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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A baby crocodile was rescued from a chawl in Mulund, informed forest official.
The crocodile was rescued from a chawl in Ghati Pada area of Mulund (west) on Saturday.
"The baby crocodile was given to RAWW (Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare) for medical examination and further rehabilitation," said Pawan Sharma, founder and president of RAWW and also the Honorary Wildlife Warden with the state forest department.
"The reptile was in trauma and had been starving since many days," Sharma said.
He further added that it might have been displaced due to heavy rains.
"The forest department is investigating to find out how the reptile was found so far from its natural habitats at Tulsi, Vihar and Powai lakes," the official added.
(with inputs from PTI)
