Preventing Crocodile Attacks: Odisha Forest Dept To Identify Black Spots
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As part of a comprehensive masterplan, the department will identify black spots—locations with frequent crocodile activity.
In addition, signboards will also be installed with warning signs.
Districts such as Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur reports the highest number of incidents with a higher density of such black spots, prompting authorities to prioritise them in the plan.
The move comes as increased water levels due to seasonal flooding have driven crocodiles closer to human settlements, raising threats to life and livestock.
Bhubaneswar, Jul 30: In response to rising concerns over crocodile attacks, the Forest Department of Odisha has come up with a strategic initiative to bolster public safety along riverbanks across the state.
As part of a comprehensive masterplan and accordingly, the department will identify black spots—locations with frequent crocodile activity—particularly in areas adjacent to rivers like the Subarnarekha, Brahmani, and Devi.
These high-risk zones will be marked with signboards and barricades erected on riverbeds.
Districts such as Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur reports the highest number of incidents with a higher density of such black spots, informed Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia, Forest and Environment Department.
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The move comes as increased water levels due to seasonal flooding have driven crocodiles closer to human settlements, raising threats to life and livestock.
Forest officials will collaborate with local administrations to spread awareness and enforce protective measures.
Areas showing high crocodile movement will be regularly patrolled, and educational campaigns will be conducted to inform villagers about risk zones and precautionary steps.
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