1784 salt-water crocodiles were counted this year along the water-bodies of Bhitarkanika river system and Mahanadi deltaic region while the census figure recorded last year stood at 1768, said Divisional Forest Officer, Rajnagar Mangrove (wildlife) Forest Division, J.D.Pati.
The wildlife sanctuary had been kept out of bounds for tourists and visitors to ensure disturbance-free annual nesting of crocs. The animals turn violent and restive over human interference in their habitat.
Four deer have been rescued at Dayapur, Jingakhali, Dulki and Sonagaon.
Local forestry official Anuradha Sahu said the instruction had come from the state government 'for safety reasons as the tourist influx has increased' to the riverside edifice.
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