15-foot Python rescued in Agra after itense wildlife SOS operation

A 15-foot-long Indian rock python (Python molurus) was successfully extricated from beneath a sewage slab in Kanan Van Residency, Kalindi Vihar, Agra. The Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Unit responded swiftly to multiple distress calls from local residents, despite facing challenges from a large crowd of nearly 200 onlookers.

Wildlife SOS received urgent calls on their 24x7 emergency helpline (+91 9917109666) on the scene. Upon arrival, a two-member rescue team discovered the massive python trapped beneath a sewage slab, making the situation both complex and delicate due to the snake's size.

“The sheer size of the python made the rescue quite challenging,” said Kartick Satyanarayan, Co-founder and CEO of Wildlife SOS. “Rescuing such a huge snake in a crowded urban space is never easy. We are thankful for the cooperation from local authorities and the police, which ensured that the rescue went smoothly.”

The gathered crowd complicated the situation, making it difficult for the team to proceed without risking the snake's safety. Thanks to prompt support from Agra Police and crowd management efforts by the Wildlife SOS team, the situation was brought under control, allowing the rescuers to focus on their task.

After several hours of careful maneuvering, the python was successfully extricated and later released into a nearby forested area, ensuring the reptile was returned to its natural habitat unharmed.

The rescue operation also highlighted a growing trend, as another 8-foot-long Indian rock python was rescued near Shahpur Farah, Mathura, after farmers reported its presence by the roadside. A similar operation occurred the following day when a python was spotted near the boundary wall of a Bitumen Drum Filling facility in Dhana Teja. Both pythons were successfully rescued and released into nearby forest areas.

Baiju Raj M.V, Director of Conservation Projects at Wildlife SOS, commented, “The large crowd posed significant challenges to the operation, but our team worked quickly under difficult conditions. We are glad the python could be returned to the wild safely.

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