Hamirpur: Russell's viper spotted in residential area near City Forest, forest team rescues snake
Panic spread near City Forest in Hamirpur's Sadar Kotwali area after residents spotted a Russell's viper outside a house. The forest department team reached the spot and rescued the snake.
Hamirpur. Panic spread in a residential locality near City Forest under the Sadar Kotwali area after a Russell's viper was spotted outside a house. Residents said the snake appeared suddenly near the house, prompting people in the neighbourhood to move away and alert others.
Locals kept a safe distance from the snake and immediately informed the forest department. The presence of a venomous snake in a residential area left residents worried for some time. People said that movement of wildlife is not unusual because the locality is close to City Forest, but the sighting of a dangerous Russell's viper near homes caused fear.
Forest department team carried out the rescue
After receiving the information, the forest department team reached the spot and rescued the snake carefully. Officials advised residents not to go close to snakes and to inform the department immediately in such situations. After the rescue, people in the area expressed relief.
Forest personnel said that snakes or other wild creatures should not be attacked, handled or disturbed by untrained people. Such rescues require a trained team so that both residents and the animal remain safe. Following the incident, locals were asked to remain alert and keep the surroundings of their homes clean.
The incident was reported from near City Forest in the Sadar Kotwali area of Hamirpur.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the Russell's viper spotted in Hamirpur?
The Russell's viper was spotted outside a house in a residential locality near City Forest under the Sadar Kotwali area of Hamirpur.
What did residents do after seeing the snake?
Residents kept a safe distance, alerted others in the neighbourhood and informed the forest department immediately.
How was the snake rescued?
A forest department team reached the spot after receiving the information and carefully rescued the snake.
What advice did officials give to residents?
Officials advised residents not to go close to snakes, not to attack or handle wild creatures, and to inform the forest department immediately in such situations.
Why were residents worried by the sighting?
Residents were worried because the snake was a venomous Russell's viper and was found near homes, although wildlife movement is not unusual because the area is close to City Forest.
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