Cobra rescued from 540 feet borewell in 10-hour-long operation in Karnataka's Konandur
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cobra rescued from 540 feet borewell in 10-hour-long operation in Karnataka's Konandur

New Indian Express  

SHIVAMOGGA: In a dramatic wildlife rescue, a spectacled cobra, approximately three feet long, was saved after falling into a 540-foot-deep borewell pipe at Konandur in Thirthahalli taluk recently. In an initial attempt to rescue the cobra, residents used a camera to confirm the snake was alive and tried various methods over four days to retrieve it. Upon inspection, the ARRS team led by field director Ajay Giri worked closely with the locals to devise a safe rescue plan. The rescue effort also turned into an educational moment, as the ARRS team conducted an onsite awareness session, emphasising the importance of wildlife conservation and safety measures like covering borewell pipes to prevent such incidents in the future.

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India TV News  

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Hindustan Times  

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India Today  

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ABP News  

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4 years, 7 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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