In an unexpected turn of events in Uttar Pradesh, India, a police officer confronted and successfully captured a large snake that had sneaked aboard a truck.
UP Police rescued a huge python from a truck in Noida.-Image Source: India Today
A video released by the Uttar Pradesh Police showcases the brave officer using a rope and bag to apprehend the reptile. As reported by “India Today”, the serpent measured nearly 2.5 meters in length.
Watch: UP Police rescues ‘unexpected hitchhiker’ from truck in #Noidahttps://t.co/gFcZYX9L3V
— IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) October 6, 2023
‘Uncoiling an unexpected hitchhiker’
An 8-foot python took unconventional mode of transportation & found its way into a truck. SI Devendar Rathi @NoidaPolice, along with his team, skillfully used a rope-and-sack technique & safely rescued the python.#UPPCares#HeroesOfUPP pic.twitter.com/8zhsG6KZNR
— UP POLICE (@Uppolice) October 5, 2023
In the footage, the snake can be seen coiling around a motorcycle and attempting to strike at bystanders. The officer’s proficient handling of the situation, especially when the snake posed a threat, was widely appreciated. The viral video garnered significant praise on social media platforms, with viewers lauding the “courageous” officer for his adept response.
However, the Uttar Pradesh Police have yet to disclose how this sizable snake found its way onto a truck traveling across several Indian states.
