Man goes to defecate, 16-foot-long python attacks | WATCH

New Delhi: In a startling event in Kalyanpur village, Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, a man narrowly escaped death after being attacked by a 16-foot python while defecating behind some bushes. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the local community, unfolded when the man was ambushed by the massive snake.

Video of struggle for survival surfaces

As the man sat down, the python, already present in the bushes, swiftly coiled around him. Despite his desperate attempts to break free, the python’s grip tightened, prompting him to scream for help. His cries alerted nearby villagers who rushed to the scene.

झाड़ियों के पीछे जैसे ही शौच करने बैठा, वैसे ही 16 फुट के अजगर ने दबोचा; शख्स के साथ आगे क्या हुआ?

["जबलपुर के कल्याणपुर गांव का मामला,
ग्रामीणों की मदद से बची शख्स की जान,
डीएफओ बोले- नहीं दर्ज होगा कोई केस"]

मध्य प्रदेश के जबलपुर में झाड़ियों के पीछे शौच करने गए शख्स की जान… pic.twitter.com/diUIvMfhAJ

— MANOJ SHARMA LUCKNOW UP🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 (@ManojSh28986262) July 24, 2024

Villagers’ heroic rescue

Responding to the man’s distress calls, the villagers arrived armed with sticks. Initially shocked by the sight, they quickly ran to protect the man. They struck the python repeatedly with sticks, but the snake held on tightly. It was only after sustained efforts from all sides that the python finally loosened its grip, allowing the man to escape.

The man recounted his harrowing experience, explaining how the python had wrapped around his legs and neck, creating a deadly noose. A video of the dramatic rescue has since gone viral, capturing the villagers' brave efforts and the man's relief as he was freed.

Incident reported to forest department

The incident was reported to the forest department. DFO Rishi Mishra clarified that under Section 11 (2) of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972, no criminal charges would be filed against the villagers. This section states that if a wild animal is killed in self-defense or to save a human life, no legal action is taken. Following the incident, the python was cremated according to regulations.