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A large python caused a stir at Rangasamudram (Ranga) Lake in Ursu area of Warangal after it got trapped in a fishing net cast by local fishermen. Alarmed by the sight of the huge snake in their net, the fishermen immediately alerted the Forest Department.

Forest officials rushed to the spot and carefully rescued the python from the net. They estimated that the snake was around seven feet long and weighed approximately 15 kg. The python was subsequently shifted to Warangal Zoo and safely released there by the officials. The incident brought relief to local residents, while the sighting of the large snake, in the lake became a topic of discussion in the area.

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