Daring Forest Rescue: Boy Saved from Crevice with Python Nearby

A 14-year-old boy, Shiba Pradhan, was trapped in a stone crevice with a python nearby in Odisha's Nayagarh district. Rescued after six hours by fire personnel using modern equipment, he emerged unharmed. The government will reward the team for their successful operation in challenging conditions.

A dramatic rescue unfolded in Odisha's Nayagarh district when a 14-year-old boy found himself ensnared in a stone crevice next to a python. The boy, identified as Shiba Pradhan, had ventured into the Kanipada forest with his uncle to collect honey, only to become trapped.

Officials reported a tense scene as fire personnel and rescue teams from nearby areas converged to free the boy in a challenging six-hour effort. Using modern equipment, they carefully removed large stones to reach Pradhan without provoking the snake.

The boy was successfully rescued without harm and swiftly transported to a hospital for evaluation. The government has announced that a cash reward will be given to the 40 personnel who participated in the operation for their bravery and teamwork.