Residents in Sandarasgama, Eppawala, captured a crocodile that had approached a house and handed it over to wildlife officials today (24).
A passerby had reported a roughly 10-foot crocodile near the Thalawa–Eppawala main road last night, close to the Sandarasgama junction. Nearby residents caught the animal and tied it to a coconut tree.
Wildlife officers who were informed of the incident had taken the crocodile to Wilpattu Sanctuary around 10 a.m.
Villagers believe the crocodile came from the Eliyadivulwewa tank, about 200 meters away from where it was captured. A large crowd had gathered in the area to see the animal. (Newswire)