A family was shocked and terrified when they discovered a crocodile inside their home in India in the middle of the night.

The family found a crocodile lurking near the bathroom of their home in the village of Janampet in the Wanaparthy district of Telangana.


Forest officials and volunteers from the Sagar Snake Society were called to the scene shortly after 3:45 am and embarked on a five-hour rescue mission to remove the crocodile from the area.

The crocodile was believed to have been lured in from the Ramasamudram River by the sight of a stray dog - potential breakfast - which was close by.

Volunteers and rescuers were able to successfully recover the crocodile and release it back into the River Krishna, located at Beechupally.

There are two species of crocodiles that are found in India and they are commonly found in lakes, rivers, and saltwater all around the country.

The Mugger crocodiles that live in marshes and freshwater are considered less aggressive towards humans.

The Saltwater crocodile which is more common in Eastern India and is prevalent in coastal areas and mangroves, are known to be more of a threat.

While crocodile conservation is reinforced in many places in India, officials firmly advise locals to refrain from going and bathing in areas where crocodiles are found more frequently.