Rescuers engaged in an intense two-hour struggle with a 10ft-long python that had slithered up an electricity post. This stubborn serpent had coiled itself around the concrete pillar while it was hunting birds perched on live cables, causing alarm among the local residents in Chachoengsao, Thailand, who feared it could trigger an explosion and disrupt their electricity supply.
Veterinarians arrived to manage the situation, but even after one man lassoed the snake’s neck and two others attempted to dislodge it with long extendable sticks, capturing the snake proved to be a significant challenge. The power supply was eventually turned off, and a cherry picker was used to approach the snake. After an arduous two-hour battle, they managed to seize it by the throat.
Local reporter Arnon Wanitpongpichet recorded the intense standoff between the rescuers and the python. The serpent had been stubbornly coiled around the pillar, and it was clear that it had no intention of coming down.
The potential danger was substantial, as the snake’s presence posed the risk of causing an explosion and a fire. Ultimately, the reptile was safely brought to the ground by rescuers from Bangwuakanarak council and placed into a sack. It was then released into the wilderness several miles away, ensuring it remained far from any homes.
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