Bhubaneswar, May 1 -- https://images.odishatv.in/uploadimage/library/16_9/16_9_0/recent_photo_1746069650.webp
A 20-foot-long king cobra was sighted beneath a bench inside a classroom of a school in Raigarh in Gajapati district. The snake's discovery caused panic among school staff, who immediately contacted the local Snake Helpline, a volunteer organisation specialising in snake rescues.
The rescue team arrived promptly and efficiently captured the venomous snake. Following the capture, forest officials confirmed that the snake was safely released back into its natural habitat, ensuring the safety of both the community and the wildlife.
After the sighting, school authorities swiftly locked the classroom door and alerted the snake rescuer...