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Nine-foot python rescued from Karnataka village
A nine-foot-long python was discovered behind a house in Chandragutti village, Sorab taluk, Karnataka, on Saturday. The reptile was spotted by resident Adarsh near the home of Narayanappa, prompting an immediate call…
A nine-foot-long python was discovered behind a house in Chandragutti village, Sorab taluk, Karnataka, on Saturday. The reptile was spotted by resident Adarsh near the home of Narayanappa, prompting an immediate call to the forest department.
Forest officials, including Deputy Range Forest Officer Mohan and forest guard Mounesh, arrived at the scene and safely captured the python. They were assisted by local residents Raghu Swadi and Adarsh during the rescue operation.
The snake was later released into a nearby forest area without any harm. No injuries were reported during the incident.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Python encounters in rural Karnataka are not rare, especially in areas bordering forests. The species is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, making both hunting and possession illegal. Timely reporting by locals and swift action by forest staff prevented any harm to the animal or the community. A similar case in Kerala recently resulted in arrests for hunting and cooking python meat. Residents in forest-fringe villages are encouraged to report sightings to the forest department rather than attempting capture themselves.
Source: deccanherald.com
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