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10-foot python rescued in Haryana after villagers claim it swallowed a 20‑kg dog
✍️ India Today
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 07:40 AM
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Villagers in a Haryana village reported a 10‑foot python that had allegedly swallowed a 20‑kg dog; local authorities rescued the snake and are investigating the incident.
A group of villagers from a remote settlement in Haryana alerted authorities after claiming that a 10‑foot python had swallowed a dog weighing around 20 kilograms. The incident was reported early on Wednesday, prompting immediate action from the state forest department and animal welfare officials.
The rescue team arrived on the scene with specialized equipment, safely immobilising the python before extracting it from the area where the animal was believed to be hiding. The snake was then transferred to a nearby wildlife rehabilitation centre for observation and care.
Forest officials confirmed that the python showed no signs of injury and that the dog’s remains were not recovered, suggesting the animal may have been expelled before the rescue. They emphasized that large pythons are non‑venomous and typically avoid human habitation unless attracted by prey.
The department also used the episode to remind residents of the importance of securing livestock and pets, noting that human‑wildlife encounters have risen in parts of Haryana due to expanding agricultural land.
Investigations are ongoing to verify the villagers' claim, but the swift response prevented any further risk to the community.
The rescue team arrived on the scene with specialized equipment, safely immobilising the python before extracting it from the area where the animal was believed to be hiding. The snake was then transferred to a nearby wildlife rehabilitation centre for observation and care.
Forest officials confirmed that the python showed no signs of injury and that the dog’s remains were not recovered, suggesting the animal may have been expelled before the rescue. They emphasized that large pythons are non‑venomous and typically avoid human habitation unless attracted by prey.
The department also used the episode to remind residents of the importance of securing livestock and pets, noting that human‑wildlife encounters have risen in parts of Haryana due to expanding agricultural land.
Investigations are ongoing to verify the villagers' claim, but the swift response prevented any further risk to the community.