A group of rescuers were caught by surprise when a crocodile they were recovering lashed out during their operations in flood-hit western India. <br /><br />The incident took place on August 19 at Etola village in Gujarat state's Vadodara city.<br /><br />The nearly 11-foot-long crocodile entered a house in the village on August 18, creating panic among residents in the area.<br /><br />Forest officials came to the village later that night and caught the crocodile. <br /><br />Video shows the big reptile attacking one of the forest officials during the rescue operation. <br /><br />A few officials can be seen sitting on its body, trying to pacify the attacking beast.<br /><br />According to reports, the crocodile came out from the overflowing Dhadhar river after its water increased following heavy rains.<br /><br />Vadodara along with many other cities in Gujarat witnessed heavy rainfall over the past few days, which has caused many crocodiles to travel into populated areas.
