Bhubaneswar, Oct. 14 -- A 12-foot-long python weighing around 15 kg was rescued near the railway coaching depot in Odisha's Puri on Tuesday. The State Forest Department placed the reptile in quarantine under its supervision. Reports suggested that the reptile would be released at a safe location.

The python was reportedly spotted near the railway coaching depot at around 10.30 am. Following this, the railway staff contacted the Snake Helpline. A joint team comprising Snake Helpline members and Forest Department personnel subsequently rescued the snake.

Puri Divisional Forest Officer Magar Dhanaji Raoso said that the python was safe and under observation. He added that a team was formed in coordination with railway authorities to find ou...