A crocodile was found inside a banquet hall at a prominent hotel in Battaramulla on Wednesday, with video footage of the incident circulating widely on social media.
A crocodile made an unexpected appearance inside a well-known hotel establishment in Battaramulla, prompting staff to take action in removing the animal from the premises. Video documentation of the incident, which showed the crocodile in the hotel's banquet hall, quickly spread across social media platforms.
According to footage from the scene, the crocodile had entered an area adjacent to a lake that borders the hotel property. Hotel personnel responded by carefully guiding the animal through a doorway leading toward the garden and back toward the lake, successfully directing it away from the indoor facilities.
The incident highlights the challenges that arise when hotel facilities are situated near natural water bodies in Sri Lanka, where crocodile habitats may overlap with populated areas. No details have been provided regarding whether any guests or staff members were endangered during the encounter, or what measures may be implemented to prevent similar incidents in the future.
