Watch: Python slithers into Meerut shop. Nail-biting rescue video is viral

Initially mistaking it for a rat, the shopkeeper was shocked to discover the python among the garments inside the shop in Meerut.

A giant python caused a stir as it entered a clothes showroom in Meerut's Lalkurti market, surprising both customers and shopkeepers. The unexpected visitor, measuring approximately 8.5 feet and weighing 18 kg, crawled across the displayed clothes, triggering panic among those present.

The commotion began when a customer spotted the python and queried the shopkeeper about the snake's presence. Initially mistaking it for a rat, the shopkeeper was startled to discover the python among the garments, prompting a swift evacuation of frightened customers and shopkeepers.

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The chaotic scene drew a crowd as onlookers captured the unusual occurrence on video. The Meerut Forest Department was promptly informed and dispatched a team to handle the situation. After strenuous efforts, the forest department successfully rescued and captured the python.

Fortunately, the operation concluded without harm to anyone involved. The Forest Department team, displaying expertise in wildlife rescue, transported the python back to its natural habitat in the forest. Authorities revealed that the python had likely entered the showroom while chasing rats from a nearby drain.

Published By:
Srimoyee Chowdhury
Published On:
Dec 6, 2023