Trending video of the day: A crocodile was spotted inside IIT Bombay campus

The viral video shows the reptile making its way towards the road; netizens say, ‘Bro came to collect his degree.’

A video recently shared on the internet shows a crocodile wandering inside the campus of IIT Bombay. The reptile’s wandering shook onlookers, including a police officer. The video has now gone viral, with netizens giving varied reactions.

A crocodile was spotted wandering inside the IIT Bombay campus.

The giant reptile was seen moving toward the road passing through the campus of IIT Bombay, which shook onlookers and a police officer. The reptile, thought to have come from Powai lake, was seen resting on the road late Sunday night. As per a TOI report, Pawan Sharma, founder and president of the Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare (RAWW) and honorary wildlife warden, said the crocodile could have been a female looking for a suitable spot to nest and lay eggs. The Mumbai Range of the Thane Territorial Wing is currently monitoring the area. Meanwhile, authorities advised the public to remain calm, stay alert and avoid areas where crocodiles are commonly seen.

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Netizens react to the viral video.

The video quickly went viral across social media platforms, prompting varied reactions from netizens. One user wrote, “Bro came to take his degree.” Another wrote, “Safety concerns for the crocodile for sure. I hope that baby’s safe.” A third user commented, “What do you expect when you have an IIT near a National Park.”