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10‑foot python found in Madhya Pradesh family's bathroom, officials mount rescue
✍️ India Today
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 01:33 PM
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A ten‑foot python entered a family's bathroom in Madhya Pradesh, prompting a challenging rescue by forest officials.
A ten‑foot python was discovered coiled inside the bathroom of a family home in Madhya Pradesh on Monday. The reptile, measuring roughly three metres, had apparently entered the house through an open vent, startling the occupants who immediately called local authorities.
Police and the state forest department responded within minutes, dispatching a wildlife rescue team equipped with nets and a tranquiliser gun. The team assessed the snake’s position and, after securing the surrounding area, carefully immobilised the animal to prevent it from striking.
Using a combination of a sturdy net and a calm handling technique, the rescuers lifted the python out of the bathroom and transferred it onto a transport cage. The snake was later released unharmed in a nearby forested area, away from human settlements.
No injuries were reported among the family members, and officials praised the swift coordination between police and wildlife officers. They also reminded residents to keep doors and vents sealed, especially during the monsoon season when snakes are more likely to seek shelter indoors.
The incident underscores the growing interface between wildlife and expanding human habitats in central India, prompting calls for greater public awareness and preventive measures.
Police and the state forest department responded within minutes, dispatching a wildlife rescue team equipped with nets and a tranquiliser gun. The team assessed the snake’s position and, after securing the surrounding area, carefully immobilised the animal to prevent it from striking.
Using a combination of a sturdy net and a calm handling technique, the rescuers lifted the python out of the bathroom and transferred it onto a transport cage. The snake was later released unharmed in a nearby forested area, away from human settlements.
No injuries were reported among the family members, and officials praised the swift coordination between police and wildlife officers. They also reminded residents to keep doors and vents sealed, especially during the monsoon season when snakes are more likely to seek shelter indoors.
The incident underscores the growing interface between wildlife and expanding human habitats in central India, prompting calls for greater public awareness and preventive measures.