Viral video: Elderly man and boy bravely save giant python in Karnataka
An elderly man and a boy bravely save a giant python in Karnataka. The video of the rescue operation has gone viral on the internet like wildfire.
Huge Python video goes viral: A video of an elderly man and a boy rescuing a giant python has gone viral on the internet, earning rave reviews from viewers around the world. In the viral video, the duo is seen in full action as they rescue the giant reptile. The video was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by a user named Durgaprasad Hegde with the caption: “Daredevil act at Saligrama #Kundapura. A heroic act by this child, but also very dangerous.”
In the clip, an elderly man is seen holding the giant python by its tail and trying to remove it from a bush. A teenager sees the python overpowering the elderly, intervenes, joins the risky attempt and tries to grab the snake’s neck. Together they somehow drag the python out of the bushes and place it in a bag to release it back into its natural habitat.
Watch the rescue here
Indian Pythons
The Indian Python is a large non-venomous snake native to the Indian subcontinent. Also called the Indian Rock Python, it is one of the largest snake species in the world, reaching lengths of more than 6 meters. These reptiles have an attractive pattern of dark spots on a lighter background; their color provides effective camouflage in different habitats. These pythons are skilled climbers and swimmers and adapt well to diverse environments, from grasslands to forests. Although generally elusive and non-aggressive, human encroachment poses a threat to their habitat and population. Efforts are being made to protect these majestic reptiles.
The video, shared on November 22, has racked up more than 1.5 million views, and counting. Additionally, it has received over 1,200 likes and numerous retweets. Several individuals also expressed their opinions in the comments section.
Here are some interesting comments
- “They probably belong to a certain tribe in the south who have been experts at catching snakes from an early age, but this is a big challenge!” wrote an X user.
- “Wow, a truly fearless child! He might have been confused by the python,” said another.
- “Boy has 100x more courage than me,” said a third.
- “This is very dangerous and risky. The child should not have done this activity. He is indeed well trained and strong, but that is not recommended,” said another user.