Crocodiles kill two shepherds in Medak Dist

Pulkal: Two shepherds who took their cattle for grazing at the Majeera dam area in Pulkal mandal of Medak district, were killed by crocodiles on Tuesday. The incident took place when one of the deceased Siva Kumar stepped into the water to wash his feet.

The second person identified as Ramaswamy was pulled into the water by the reptiles while he was trying to save his friend Siva Kumar from the crocodile’s grip.

It is reported that the crocodiles in the area had attacked other animals a few times. This is the first time men were attacked by the predators in the area.
The bodies are yet to be recovered.