A large python was successfully rescued from the Subarnarekha River in Jhargram, West Bengal, on Wednesday morning. This event caused significant excitement among the locals, drawing a large crowd to witness the rare sight.
Discovery of the Python
Early in the morning, residents of Tikayetpur village, located in the Gopiballavpur police station area of Jhargram district, noticed an unusual sight at the riverbank of the Subarnarekha River. They saw the head of a large python protruding from the water, prompting them to inform the local authorities.
Swift Response by Forest Department
Upon receiving the news, forest officials from the Gopiballavpur Range of the Jhargram Forest Division quickly arrived at the scene. By the time they reached, hundreds of curious villagers had gathered to see the python. Using special techniques, the forest personnel safely captured the python and relocated it to a secure location.
Python Sightings During Monsoon
While the rescue of pythons from the Subarnarekha River is reported annually during the monsoon season, sightings are rare during other times of the year. Local snake expert Gautam Panda explained that pythons generally inhabit the rocky areas of the hills in Jharkhand, from where the Subarnarekha River originates. Heavy monsoon rains cause these pythons to drift from the hills into the flat areas of West Bengal, such as Gopiballavpur.
Pythons and Other Snakes in the Region
According to Gautam Panda, pythons are frequently rescued from rivers like the Subarnarekha and Dulung during the monsoon season. Pythons, being heavy, tend to drift along the water and get carried to lower areas, whereas lighter, venomous snakes can swim to the riverbanks. It was reported that the rescued python was approximately 10 feet long and was safely released into the jungle after the rescue.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Where was the large python rescued from?
a) Ganga River
b) Subarnarekha River
c) Brahmaputra River
d) Yamuna River
Answer: b) Subarnarekha River - Which village’s residents first spotted the python?
a) Tikayetpur
b) Gopiballavpur
c) Dulung
d) Jhargram
Answer: a) Tikayetpur - When are pythons typically spotted in the Subarnarekha River?
a) Throughout the year
b) During the winter season
c) During the monsoon season
d) During the summer season
Answer: c) During the monsoon season - What is the typical habitat of pythons that drift into the Subarnarekha River?
a) Flatlands
b) Rocky areas of hills
c) Forests
d) Grasslands
Answer: b) Rocky areas of hills - How long was the python that was rescued from the Subarnarekha River?
a) 5 feet
b) 8 feet
c) 10 feet
d) 12 feet
Answer: c) 10 feet