Along with floods Vadodara in Gujarat is also fighting crocodiles that have entered residential areas after Vishwamitri river which flows through the city, swelled following heavy rain in Gujarat. Several crocodiles have been spotted on the roads in several areas of the city. A video of crocodiles is being widely shared on social media platforms, stating that the video is from inundated areas of Vadodara. During the investigation we found that the video is actually from East Kimberley, Australia. The video was captured by Donny Imberlong. Viral claim is misleading.
Claim:
X user The Federal shared the video on their X handle stating that the video was from Vadodara, Gujarat.
Check the archive version of the post.
Other users too are sharing the same video with similar claims.
Investigation:
We noticed a few comments on the post that mentioned that the users had recently seen the video and that it is not from Vadodara.
This led us to run a reverse image search on the keyframes from the video.
We found the video posted on the Instagram account of ‘donnydrysdale‘.
The video was captioned: Crocodile Choreography in the Kimberley
Slowing down this incredible moment captured by Donny Imberlong, we witness the raw power and instinct of saltwater crocodiles during a feeding event. This footage shows the unique choreography that unfolds when these apex predators come together and cautiously attempt to share in the prey item.
Although crocodiles don’t willingly “share” their prey in a cooperative sense, they do tolerate each other during feeding, with larger crocs often taking the first bites. In some cases, a crocodile may drag leftover prey into a secluded spot, stashing it away for a later meal. This tactic helps them protect their food from competitors and scavengers, showcasing their remarkable survival instincts in the wild.
The video was also uploaded on the Facebook profile of Donny Imberlong.
We sent a message to Donny Imberlong. He informed that the video was taken in East Kimberley, Australia and the video was captured by him. The video is not from Vadodara.
Conclusion: The video claimed to depict crocodiles navigating through floodwaters in Vadodara, Gujarat is actually from East Kimberley , Australia. The video was taken by Donny Imberlong. The viral claim is misleading.
