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13-foot, 25-kg python spotted in Alirajpur garden, rescued by forest officials
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 11:00 AM
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A 13-foot-long, roughly 25‑kilogram python was sighted in a residential garden in Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, prompting a crowd of onlookers. Forest Department teams arrived, captured the reptile and released it back into the forest safely.
A massive python measuring about 13 feet in length and weighing roughly 25 kilograms was discovered in the garden of a private residence in Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh. The sighting caused a stir among local residents, and a small crowd gathered to watch the unusual visitor.
Residents promptly alerted the district forest office. Within minutes, a team of forest officials equipped with handling gear arrived at the scene. Following standard wildlife rescue protocols, the officials safely secured the python using a snake hook and a sturdy cloth, ensuring minimal stress to the animal.
After confirming that the reptile was healthy and not injured, the team transported it to a nearby forested area. The python was released into its natural habitat, away from human habitation, to prevent any future human‑wildlife conflict. Authorities reminded the public that such large snakes are protected under wildlife laws and should not be approached or harmed.
The incident underscores the importance of community vigilance and rapid response by forest officials in managing unexpected wildlife encounters in semi‑urban settings.
No injuries or property damage were reported, and the forest department has advised residents to keep gardens tidy and report any further sightings promptly.
Residents promptly alerted the district forest office. Within minutes, a team of forest officials equipped with handling gear arrived at the scene. Following standard wildlife rescue protocols, the officials safely secured the python using a snake hook and a sturdy cloth, ensuring minimal stress to the animal.
After confirming that the reptile was healthy and not injured, the team transported it to a nearby forested area. The python was released into its natural habitat, away from human habitation, to prevent any future human‑wildlife conflict. Authorities reminded the public that such large snakes are protected under wildlife laws and should not be approached or harmed.
The incident underscores the importance of community vigilance and rapid response by forest officials in managing unexpected wildlife encounters in semi‑urban settings.
No injuries or property damage were reported, and the forest department has advised residents to keep gardens tidy and report any further sightings promptly.