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Following an intense rescue operation, the 55 kg python was safely retrieved without any harm
As the harvest season peaks in Uttar Pradesh, farmers are increasingly encountering pythons in their fields. In response, Wildlife SOS, in collaboration with local farmers and forest officials, has conducted a series of successful python rescues. Among these was the dramatic extraction of a 13-foot-long, 55 kg Indian rock python from a deep well, alongside three other significant rescues in Agra and Mathura.
The most challenging operation unfolded in Kiraoli, Agra, where forest officials and farmers spotted the massive python inside a deep well and called the Wildlife SOS hotline. A team of two rescuers was dispatched, equipped with creative solutions to navigate the daunting task. The team carefully lowered a jute bag into the well, allowing one of the rescuers to guide the python into the bag before safely retrieving it. The snake is now under observation and care.
Wildlife SOS CEO and Co-founder Kartick Satyanarayan explained the recent surge in sightings: “This increase in python sightings is likely a natural occurrence with changes in weather and harvesting activities, which draw pythons seeking safe resting areas. We appreciate the cooperation of farmers who call for assistance, helping us protect these animals while ensuring the safety of people.”
On the same day, the Wildlife SOS team responded to three more calls. In Kurkunda, Mathura, a 10-foot-long python was found resting in a potato field, identified by track marks that alerted farmers to its presence. The rescue team swiftly arrived with specialized tools to safely relocate the snake.
In Dhana Teja, another 7-foot python was discovered near a bitumen drum facility, and soon after, a call from Parkham Village reported an 8-foot python in a paddy field. The expert rescuers ensured all pythons were unharmed and safely relocated to suitable habitats.
Baiju Raj M.V, Director of Conservation Projects at Wildlife SOS, emphasized the importance of their mission: “We see our work as a bridge between local communities and wildlife, offering safe solutions for such encounters. Each successful rescue reinforces the dialogue between people and the wild animals around them.”
These coordinated efforts highlight the crucial role of wildlife conservation teams in promoting coexistence between humans and nature, ensuring the safety of both the community and these remarkable creatures.
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