7-foot python spotted near zoo in northern India, rescued after causing panic
by Aditi VermaA 7-foot python was seen slithering on the road near a zoo in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh causing chaos among passersby. Authorities swiftly responded and rescued the reptile.
The incident took place near the No. 2 gate of the Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Park, also known as the Lucknow Zoo, in Lucknow on October 7.
Visuals showed a member of the forest department carefully attempting to rescue the large python. He knelt close to the snake, maintaining a cautious distance as he guided the serpent’s head toward an open bag. The python, about 7 feet long, slowly coiled and moved, while the rescuer, calm and focused, used a snake hook to keep it from slipping away.
The massive size of the snake immediately sparked panic among pedestrians, with many running in fear. The forest department and zoo administration were alerted to the situation, and a rescue operation was launched to safely capture the reptile. The python had fallen from the trees inside the zoo and slithered onto the street.
Witnesses reported that employees passing by were left in shock upon seeing the giant snake. Fortunately, no one was harmed as the python made its way onto the street. This is not the first time such an incident has occurred, as snakes have been spotted before, escaping through the overhanging branches of trees surrounding the zoo. Several staff residences are located nearby, raising concerns about zoo safety and the administration’s precautions.
Upon receiving the information, a rescue team arrived promptly and safely captured the python. The incident has highlighted potential negligence by the administration, as the reptile had managed to escape through the zoo’s boundaries. The zoo authorities assured the public that steps will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.