UNBELIEVABLE: Crocodiles are pulled from under a sidewalk in India; see the video

A scene worthy of a suspense film took place last Wednesday (9), when residents of a region inIndia faced a frightening situation: three ferocious crocodiles living under the sidewalk.

Rescuing these unlikely predators was an impressive battle and went viral on social media, amassing over 1 million views in less than three days.

Residents reported that they began to suspect the presence of the reptiles when they heard strange noises coming from the sidewalk, which was also showing unusual cracks.

Curiosity led them to investigate more closely, revealing the unexpected: sinister movements were taking place under the concrete.

The moment of rescue

Dramatic video of the rescue was shared on social media, capturing the moment two brave individuals wielded rudimentary equipment to tackle the animals.

Armed only with a wooden handle, equipped with a rope at the end to secure the predators' jaws, they faced an intense fight.

See the video below:

The scene unfolds with the first crocodile flailing violently to escape its makeshift confinement.

Meanwhile, a second animal emerges from thehole, surprising viewers and forcing them to momentarily back off.

And then, a third crocodile opts for a different tactic and remains motionless, trying to camouflage itself among the boulders.

Local authorities soon arrived on the scene to assist with the rescue, and after an uphill struggle, the three animals were finally pulled out of the underground and returned to their proper natural environment.

The mystery surrounding the presence of these crocodiles in such an unlikely environment remains. However, recent research sheds light on the behavior of these reptiles.

Studies indicate that the crocodiles may be attracted by the sound of children crying, which could explain the unusual presence of predators so far from natural water bodies. However, so far, no one knows how they ended up under the concrete slabs of the sidewalk.

While the mystery of these crocodiles' origins remains, one thing is certain: the story of their dramatic and surprising rescue. will certainly be etched in the memory of local residents and all those who followed the epic journey of these predators from the underground.