A 14-year-old boy was dragged into Hansua river in the Rajnagar area of Kendrapada district while he was bathing in the water body on Saturday.
According to reports, Srikant Sethi of Diapari village under the Rajnagar police limits was taking bath in the river while the reptile suddenly appeared on the scene and dragged the boy into deep water.
locals present near the river spotted the incident and tried to rescue Srikant but in vain. On being informed, Fire Services personnel reached the spot and launched a rescue operation. Till last reports came in, the boy was yet to be traced.