Mayurbhanj, Oct. 24 -- An 8-foot python trapped for four to five days was rescued and released back into the wild in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha.

The incident took place in Aniapal village, where local farmers grow crops. To protect their fields from wild animals, villagers usually stretch fishing nets around the cultivated areas. The large python became entangled in one of these nets and could not free itself. It remained stuck for nearly five days, struggling and resting on the netting.

A farmer who was heading to his field noticed the trapped snake. He immediately informed other villagers. The residents then contacted the Baripada forest department for help.

The forest department quickly responded and sent experienced animal rescu...