Overview
- The clip shows a troop of monkeys leaping into a river to surround a crocodile after it seized a lone monkey near the bank.
- The incident was reported from Kendrapara district in Odisha, an area known for saltwater crocodiles and frequent human observations of wildlife.
- Free Press Journal reports the crocodile retreated and the troop regrouped around the injured monkey based on the video.
- Times Now, citing NDTV, reports the attempted rescue did not succeed, with no official confirmation on the outcome provided in the coverage.
- The video went viral on X with users praising the animals’ unity, as wildlife observers noted how risky such confrontations are for monkeys.