33 camels founding wading through water at Vadinar Port, rescued
Port dwellers at Vadinar Port in Jamnagar were in for a surprise on Monday morning. As many as 33 camels were seen wading through the water to the port.The camels belonged to a herder from Singach village in Jamnagar region and were swept away into the sea while stepping into the water. They began drifting towards the jetty of Vadinar Port. On Monday morning, locals noticed several camels drifting in the sea near the jetty at the Vadinar area, located along the Khambhalia–Jamnagar route. As per reports, the camels, owned by a herder from Singach village in Jamnagar district, had somehow drifted toward Vadinar. All were rescued and brought back safely with the assistance of local herders.Notably, the distance between Vadinar and Singach via the sea is just about three nautical miles. These camels regularly swim that distance to feed on mangroves. However, due to strong currents on the day, the herd must have been swept away.Upon receiving information about the incident, the Vadinar Marine Police rushed to the spot. Seven forest officials and around ten herders also reached the jetty and, with the help of residents, conducted a rescue operation to bring all 33 camels out of the water.Vadinar Police In-Charge PI V R Shukla and his team played a significant role in this operation, ensuring all camels were safely relocated.Why camels swimWhen camels go out to feed on mangroves, they often do so without their herders. They independently swim through the sea, reach the mangrove forests, feed, and then return home using their instincts. Herders manage these camels through various vocal signals.Interestingly, Kharai camels are sometimes used in rescue operations themselves. On June 5, in an incident where four young men and three women from Jamnagar began to drown in the Gomti River in Dwarka, rescuers—along with a camel handler and a camel—joined the rescue effort. All seven victims were pulled out and taken to the hospital, though unfortunately, one woman succumbed during treatment.Gujarat’s unique breed of swimming camelsAmong camels worldwide, only the Kharai breed possesses the unique ability to swim, and they are found exclusively in Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka, and other coastal districts.
Port dwellers at Vadinar Port in Jamnagar were in for a surprise on Monday morning. As many as 33 camels were seen wading through the water to the port.
The camels belonged to a herder from Singach village in Jamnagar region and were swept away into the sea while stepping into the water. They began drifting towards the jetty of Vadinar Port.
On Monday morning, locals noticed several camels drifting in the sea near the jetty at the Vadinar area, located along the Khambhalia–Jamnagar route. As per reports, the camels, owned by a herder from Singach village in Jamnagar district, had somehow drifted toward Vadinar. All were rescued and brought back safely with the assistance of local herders.
Notably, the distance between Vadinar and Singach via the sea is just about three nautical miles. These camels regularly swim that distance to feed on mangroves. However, due to strong currents on the day, the herd must have been swept away.
Upon receiving information about the incident, the Vadinar Marine Police rushed to the spot. Seven forest officials and around ten herders also reached the jetty and, with the help of residents, conducted a rescue operation to bring all 33 camels out of the water.
Vadinar Police In-Charge PI V R Shukla and his team played a significant role in this operation, ensuring all camels were safely relocated.
Why camels swim
When camels go out to feed on mangroves, they often do so without their herders. They independently swim through the sea, reach the mangrove forests, feed, and then return home using their instincts. Herders manage these camels through various vocal signals.
Interestingly, Kharai camels are sometimes used in rescue operations themselves. On June 5, in an incident where four young men and three women from Jamnagar began to drown in the Gomti River in Dwarka, rescuers—along with a camel handler and a camel—joined the rescue effort. All seven victims were pulled out and taken to the hospital, though unfortunately, one woman succumbed during treatment.
Gujarat’s unique breed of swimming camels
Among camels worldwide, only the Kharai breed possesses the unique ability to swim, and they are found exclusively in Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka, and other coastal districts.
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