Mumbai: A patrolling boat of the Mumbai Police spotted an Indian rock python struggling in the sea, after which they decided to intervene and rescue it.
The baby python of around 2 feet in length was brought back to the coast and handed over to the rescuer Rahul Bhosle from RAWW. After keeping it under observation for 12 hours, it was released back to its natural habitat in coordination with Mumbai Territorial Wing of Forest Department. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in Mumbai Stay updated with the latest Mumbai news.
Soon after safely securing the snake in the boat, they contacted RAWW (Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare) for further assistance in its medical examination and rehabilitation in coordination with State Forest Department. It was then examined by Dr Priti Sathe from RAWW and provided with necessary medical intervention. Names of the compassionate cops who helped in the python rescue are ASI Sachin Bhagwan Tandel, ASI Pandurang Dattatray Gaware, police constable Nilesh Narayan Malusare, and police constable Vijay Dilip More. Download the TOI App.
Previously, a similar coastal police unit helped in rescuing a loggerhead sea turtle as well.