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In a rare incident, villagers in the Bangiriposhi forest region of Mayurbhanj district stumbled upon a massive python while out fishing. The reptile, measuring nearly 8 feet in length and weighing around 30-40 kilograms, was rescued and later released back into the wild by forest officials.
According to sources, the incident took place near Anlatada village under Rajaloka Gram Panchayat. Villagers had set up a bamboo fish trap in the nearby water streams.
Due to the recent spell of heavy rains, the water current in the area had intensified. It is suspected that the python was washed down from the upper reaches of the forest and...