A nearly 10-foot-long python was safely rescued by a local snake rescuer after being spotted crossing a road at Kulei village in Angul district.
A nearly 10-foot-long python was rescued while crossing a road near a Hanuman temple at Kulei village in Kanihah block of Angul district on Monday evening, averting a potentially dangerous encounter with motorists and local residents.
The large reptile was spotted moving across the road near the temple, attracting the attention of residents. Alarmed by the sight, locals alerted the Forest Department.
Local snake rescuer Sujan Samal reached the spot after receiving the information and carefully began the rescue operation. He secured the python without causing injury and moved it away from the road.
The rescued snake was subsequently handed over to Forest Department personnel. Forester Dinabandhu Nayak and other officials reached the spot and took charge of the reptile.
The forest team later released the python safely in a nearby forested area, officials said.
The sighting attracted considerable attention among villagers, who chose to alert trained rescuers rather than attempt to handle the large snake themselves.
No injuries to the python or any resident were reported during the rescue operation.
Forest officials and wildlife experts advise people not to approach or attempt to capture snakes found in residential or roadside areas. Instead, residents should inform trained snake rescuers or the Forest Department to ensure the safety of both people and wildlife.
