The crocodile, which is nearly 10 feet in length, has been spotted in the area for several days. Meanwhile, the residents had informed the naval personnel at the Gintota roadblock about this stranger. Subsequently, with the assistance of people in the area measures were taken to prevent the animal sneaking into the village, after the Wildlife Department was informed about this creature by Southern Naval Command.

After having captured the crocodile, it was released to the Bundala National Park by Wildlife Department. As a result of swift arrangements being made to release the animal to a suitable environment, possible danger posed by the crocodile could be averted.