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Uttar Pradesh woman flees after spotting 12-foot python in kitchen
✍️ India Today
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 12:15 PM
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A woman in Uttar Pradesh screamed and ran away after discovering a 12‑foot python in her kitchen, prompting a rescue operation.
A resident of Uttar Pradesh reported a terrifying encounter when she opened her kitchen door to find a large python measuring about 12 feet in length. The sight caused her to scream and flee the premises, alerting neighbours and local authorities.
Police and wildlife officials arrived promptly, cordoning off the area and safely extracting the snake without harming it. The reptile was later released in a suitable habitat away from residential zones.
The incident highlights the occasional intrusion of wildlife into urban homes in the state, prompting calls for increased awareness and preventive measures among residents.
No injuries were reported, and the woman was reassured that the snake posed no further threat after the rescue.
Authorities advise citizens to report similar sightings immediately to avoid panic and ensure safe handling by trained personnel.
Police and wildlife officials arrived promptly, cordoning off the area and safely extracting the snake without harming it. The reptile was later released in a suitable habitat away from residential zones.
The incident highlights the occasional intrusion of wildlife into urban homes in the state, prompting calls for increased awareness and preventive measures among residents.
No injuries were reported, and the woman was reassured that the snake posed no further threat after the rescue.
Authorities advise citizens to report similar sightings immediately to avoid panic and ensure safe handling by trained personnel.