Kendrapada is home to the Bhitarkanika National Park that hosts estuarine crocodile nests. A couple of days ago, a 46-year-old woman was killed in a crocodile attack while bathing in a river in Damodarapatana village of Kendrapada district. Forest range officer of Rajnagar, Chitaranjan Beura, said the government would provide ex gratia to the victim’s family after an inquiry. The people living in flood-prone areas have been informed to alert the forest department about crocodile sightings in villages. This apart, forest department officials are visiting vulnerable villages and educating people about precautionary measures and safety practices.