Camilla Jessen
The reptile pulled Shivani Kevat into the water.
A 15-year-old girl drowned after being pulled into a river by a crocodile while collecting water in Rajasthan, India.
Tragic Incident on Parvati River
On Monday, September 15, Shivani Kevat from Mehatabpura village was filling pots with water at the Parvati River.
A crocodile lunged at her and pulled her into the water, according to The Independent and Hindustan Times, citing Kishanganj police.
Attempts to Rescue
Witnesses nearby tried to intervene. Some even taking boats into the river in an effort to scare the reptile away and save Kevat, but their efforts were unsuccessful.
She went missing in the water, prompting a search and rescue operation that continued for several hours before being called off that night.
Body Recovered
Kevat’s body surfaced naturally the following morning, Tuesday, September 16, and was spotted by bystanders.
A medical team confirmed that she was deceased.
Cause of Death
According to the autopsy, Kevat’s cause of death was drowning, not injuries sustained from the crocodile attack.
Police reported no injuries beyond the deep marks left by the crocodile’s grip as it pulled her into the water.
Aftermath
Following the autopsy, Shivani Kevat’s body was handed over to her family, as reported by The Independent and Hindustan Times.
The tragic incident has raised concerns about crocodile activity along the Parvati River and safety measures for local residents.
This article is made and published by Camilla Jessen, which may have used AI in the preparation
