A 2-foot-long crocodile was discovered inside the BMC Shivaji Park Swimming Pool. This reptile was found in the BMC’s swimming pool, which is frequented by 2,000 people, including children, every day. Reports indicate that a worker responsible for pool cleanliness was injured while capturing the baby crocodile. He was promptly transported to a hospital and received timely medical attention, resulting in his speedy recovery.
A video of the incident has surfaced online, showing the baby crocodile casually swimming in the pool, moving around.
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Early this morning, a baby crocodile was located in the Olympic-sized swimming pool, around 5:30 am. Experts were called in to capture the reptile, and the process of transferring it to the appropriate authorities is currently in progress. Deputy Commissioner (Parks) Kishore Gandhi has also stated that an investigation will be conducted to determine how the baby crocodile ended up in the swimming pool, and necessary precautions will be taken so as to prevent such incidents in the future.
Providing further details, Sandeep Vaishampayan, the coordinator for the swimming pool and theater, mentioned that the swimming pool is diligently inspected by staff every morning before opening it to members. According to their findings, a baby crocodile was discovered in the Olympic-sized racing swimming pool around 5:30 am today.
It is worth noting that there is a private zoo museum adjacent to this swimming pool, raising the possibility that the crocodile originated from there.
