CHENNAI: A viral video of mugger crocodile, which was spotted by passers-by near Velammal School along the Perungalathur-Nedungunram road on Sunday night has sparked concern among the residents and forest department officials. The crocodile was seen crossing the road near Perunguathur and entering the bushes. Prasanth E, Wildlife Warden, Chennai told The New Indian Express that this is not the first time crocodiles have been spotted in the area. Last year, two crocodiles have been spotted and they have been captured by the forest department. “We have given them the phone numbers to inform us if they sight any crocodiles,” said Prasanth. Tamil Nadu’s secretary for environment, climate change and forests Supriya tweeted urging people to not go near the…
