A large Indian rock python was found coiled around a bicycle in Vashi, Navi Mumbai. Sahyadri Rescue Warriors members Akshay Dange and Dhiraj Gaikwad safely rescued the reptile and educated residents about its ecological significance.
The incident took place opposite the petrol pump, near Arranga Corner, on Palm Beach Road, in Vashi, in Navi Mumbai, in western India’s Maharashtra, on the night of November 1.
Visuals show that rescuer Akshay Dange carefully handled the long-patterned non-venomous python as residents watched. The team also explained its ecological importance to the gathered crowd. The snake was later released into suitable natural habitat following its safe rescue in Navi Mumbai.
Massive Indian rock python found resting on bicycle in Mumbai residential area, rescuers safely relocate reptile
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Speaking to Newslions, Akshay Dange, member of Sahyadri Rescue Warriors, Vashi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, stated that a large Indian rock python was spotted resting on a bicycle in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, prompting concerned residents to seek help from wildlife rescuers. A team from Sahyadri Rescue Warriors arrived at the residential locality and safely secured the reptile before relocating it.
Rescuers Akshay Dange and Dhiraj Gaikwad also spoke with residents to address their concerns and explain the ecological role of pythons in maintaining ecosystem balance. Following the operation, the snake was released into a suitable natural habitat.
