Digapahandi, May 18: A crocodile was caught in a fishing net at Digapanhandi forest range in Ganjam district today.

Sources said that, some locals of Sankarkhali area have laid the net for fishing in which the crocodile got stuck. On finding the reptile, the locals informed the forest officials following which they reached the spot and rescued the crocodile.

Subsequently the animal was taken for health inspection after which it was released in Ghodahada Dam.