Hyderabad, July 21 -- A crocodile was found in Himayat Sagar canal and was later safely relocated to Nehru Zoological Park which is commonly known as zoo park in Hyderabad.

The reptile was spotted in the Kotwalguda-Himayat Sagar canal. After spotting it, the locals reported it to forest officials.

Crocodile relocated to zoo park in Hyderabad

Upon arrival, the team captured the crocodile and transported it to the zoo park for care.

Authorities suspect the reptile may have drifted into the canal from a nearby water source.

Wildlife encounters

This is not the first incident. Last year, a crocodile was sighted in the Musi River near Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad.

The Musi River where the crocodile was spotted near Salar Jung flows to ...