Gharial Caught in Fisherman's Net in Mirzapur, Causes Panic
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News18•17-01-2026, 18:58
Gharial Caught in Fisherman's Net in Mirzapur, Causes Panic
- •A fisherman in Mirzapur's Kashi Sarpatia village found a seven-foot-long gharial in his net instead of fish in the Ganga river.
- •The gharial was left on the river bank, causing panic among bathers and villagers who had never seen such an animal up close.
- •Villagers informed the Forest Department, which promptly arrived at the scene.
- •With the help of locals, the Forest Department team safely rescued the gharial after an hour-long operation.
- •The gharial was released in a safe location, averting a potential accident and calming the frightened villagers.
Why It Matters: A gharial caught in a fishing net in Mirzapur caused panic, but was safely rescued by the Forest Department.
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