Bolagarh, Aug 28: A massive 12-foot-long python created panic after it was discovered inside a duck pen at Shivani Food Company. The snake was spotted by the company’s owner, Rabindra Kumar Subuddhi, who had been concerned for days over the mysterious disappearance of ducks from the enclosure.

Upon noticing the python coiled inside the pen, Rabindra immediately alerted the local snake rescue team based in Bolagarh. The rescue team arrived promptly and safely extracted the python, which had already swallowed one of the ducks.

The sight of the giant reptile drew a crowd of curious onlookers from nearby areas, many of whom were stunned by its size and presence in a commercial compound. The python was later released into the Kotapalla forest, ensuring its safe return to the wild.

The incident has sparked speculation about how the snake entered the premises. The python is suspected to have wandered in from nearby forested areas in search of food, drawn by the scent of the ducks.

Local authorities have advised poultry and livestock owners in the region to remain vigilant and secure their enclosures, especially those located near forest fringes.

This unusual encounter highlights the growing interface between human settlements and wildlife habitats, and the importance of humane rescue operations in such scenarios.