A massive 12-foot king cobra was safely rescued after causing a scare in Agumbe village, Karnataka earlier this week. The dramatic rescue was captured in a video shared on Instagram by Ajay Giri, field director at the Agumbe Rainforest Research Station (ARRS).
Giri explained that the large snake was crossing a road when it was disturbed by onlookers and took shelter in a bush within a residential compound. Concerned about the presence of such a dangerous creature, the homeowners alerted the forest department, which then notified ARRS.
“Owner of the house and neighbours got worried and informed in-charge forest department officials. ARRS was informed about the situation. Over the call we instructed locals about do’s and don’ts and rushed to the location,” Giri mentioned in his Instagram post.
The video, shared by Giri, shows the careful removal of the snake from the property.
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The rescue operation has been widely praised online, with many applauding the team’s considerate approach. The video was also shared on X by IFS officer Susanta Nanda.
“So professionally done as compared to so many videos online,” one X user commented.
“Thanks for not showing any stunts with the snake,” another Instagram user wrote.
“Beautifully done. Minimum stress to the King,” a third user added.
The king cobra, the longest venomous snake in the world, was released back into the wild following its capture. This species, which can grow up to 18 feet long, is native to the forests of India, Southeast Asia, and parts of East Asia.