Bettadapura: The Bettadapura Police, following information from the public about sighting of crocodile hatchlings near Chowdikatte Lake in Muthinamulasoge village in Periyapatna taluk, have rescued the hatchlings and eggs. The same has been handed over to the Forest Department officials by the Police.
About 21 eggs were found in the lake bed and five hatchlings were also found near the eggs. Bettadapura Station Officer Jaiswamy, who arrived at the spot, took custody of the hatchlings and the eggs.
