{
  "id": 9322543,
  "title": "Aarey Metro Complex: 3-Foot-7-Inch Indian Marsh Crocodile Rescued From 8-Foot-Deep Electricity Duct In Mumbai | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/aarey-metro-complex-3-foot-7-inch-indian-marsh-crocodile-rescued-from",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T10:40:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/aarey-metro-complex-3-foot-7-inch-indian-marsh-crocodile-rescued-from-8-foot-deep-electricity-duct-in-mumbai-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai witnessed the rescue of a sub-adult Indian marsh crocodile measuring approximately 3 feet 7 inches from an electricity duct within the Aarey Metro complex on the early hours of September 23, 2026. The incident came to light when the Wildlife Welfare Association (WWA) received a call on its wildlife rescue helpline about a crocodile sighting at the complex.\n\nThe rescue team of WWA reached the location promptly. WWA staff reported that the crocodile was initially seen inside the premises before venturing into an 8-foot-deep electricity duct. After locating the animal, the rescue team managed to safely extract the crocodile from the duct. The rescued crocodile was then transferred to WWA's Transit Centre for observation and veterinary examination.\n\nUpon medical examination by Dr. Charier, the staff found the animal in good health and fit for release. After the necessary procedures and coordination with the Thane Fire Department, the crocodile will be released back into a suitable natural habitat.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: A sub adult Indian marsh crocodile measuring approximately 3 feet 7 inches, was rescued from an electricity duct inside the Aarey Metro crashed complex during the early hours of 23 September 2026. Also Watch: Last month, a video of a sub-adult Indian marsh crocodile crossing the Aarey road near the Tapeshwar and metro crashed area of Aarey had gone viral. Following the sighting, rescue…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}