Residents of this village in northern India were shocked to find a massive crocodile at the bottom of their well.

Locals discovered the reptile resting in the dry water source on November 20th in the Gurha Bhopsingh region of Rajasthan state.

A team of rescuers from the forest department used ropes to haul the hefty croc out of the well.

The animal was later released in a nearby dam.

According to local reports, experts say the crocodile probably strayed into the village looking for water.

Locals were both shocked and surprised to find a crocodile resting inside a deep dry well in northern India's Rajasthan state.

The incident took place on Nov. 20 in Gurha Bhopsingh region in the state's Pali district.

Visuals show the giant reptile which hid under the bushes in the well on the vacant land being heaved up by the rescue team by tying it with a rope.

The locals informed the forest officials about the crocodile, who then rushed to the spot to save the latter.

According to the reports, the crocodile ventured into the well in the village in search of water.

The officials informed that crocodiles often wander to other locations due to the scarcity of water in the dam.

The large semiaquatic reptile was released in the Seri dam, located near the village, rescuers informed.