Community Woman Calmly Captures Escaped Python in Village

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Residents of a quiet village in Surin were left stunned when a large reticulated python escaped from a sack in the middle of their community, prompting panic and an astonishing display of courage by a local woman.

 

The incident occurred on 4 July in Ban Khok Kaphor, Nakhon Muang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Surin Province. Villagers were attempting to release a python, estimated to weigh over 10 kilograms and more than 2 metres long, when it unexpectedly broke free from the sack directly in front of the Khok Kaphor Child Development Centre.

 

Fearing that the large snake might slither into homes or attack pets, nearby residents and shopkeepers fled in all directions.

 

 

Just as chaos erupted, 58-year-old local resident Mrs. Vee calmly approached the reptile without hesitation. Witnesses looked on in disbelief as she reached out with her bare hands to grab the snake. In a dramatic moment, the python coiled itself around her, but instead of panicking, she remained calm, laughed and used her other hand to grab the snake’s head and gently tuck it back into the sack.

 

“Just a small matter – I’m fine,” she reportedly said, smiling.

 

Mr. Det Samaphong 50, another local resident, explained the origins of the event. Earlier that morning, he had been alerted by neighbours after they heard loud, distressed clucking from a chicken coop. Upon inspection, he found the python attempting to devour a chicken. He quickly secured the snake in a sack with the intention of releasing it into the forest.

 

However, while riding his motorcycle through the village later that morning, the snake managed to wriggle free in front of the childcare centre. Fortunately, Mrs. Vee’s fearless intervention brought the situation under control.

 

Mr. Det also mentioned, half-jokingly, that he might try his luck with the number plate of his motorcycle, after the unexpected encounter. “Who knows? It might just bring some luck.”

 

The event, while potentially dangerous, ended safely thanks to the quick actions and extraordinary composure of one villager, proving that sometimes, courage really does come wrapped in the most unexpected forms.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-07-06

 

 

 

[Krillin]

That's pretty badass. 

[Rimmer]

I will not be trying this at home....

[quake]

Well done girl.

Top marks. 

[simon43]

Can she do the same with a King Cobra??