Slippery surprise: Python makes ‘splash’ at Kamala Beach, Phuket
A typical day at Kamala Beach quickly transformed into an unexpected spectacle when beachgoers spotted a 100-kilogramme python swimming approximately 50 metres from the shore yesterday, November 4. Tourists enjoying the sun and sea were taken aback as the large reptile made its presence known in the water.
Lifeguards on duty noticed the python around 1.10pm and promptly contacted local police for assistance. The snake, measuring over 3 metres in length, was a daunting sight for many on the beach. Lifeguards, undeterred by the challenge, used five to six jet skis to expertly capture the python and transport it safely back to land.
The python, thought to have entered the ocean through a nearby canal, was initially observed by beach patrol officers diving in the mid-sea area. In response, officers advised beach visitors to vacate the water as a precautionary measure.
Once the python was securely brought ashore, it was transported to the Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Sanctuary located in Thalang. There, it will undergo observation and receive care before being released back into its natural environment.
Pythons, including this one, are protected under Thailand’s Wildlife Conservation and Protection Act, highlighting the importance of ensuring their safety and well-being, reported Phuket News.
In related news, a bustling Pattaya City mall turned into a scene of chaos when a nearly 3-metre-long python made an unexpected appearance. The incident, which occurred on September 30 at 4pm, saw the Pattaya Land Disaster Prevention Radio Centre receiving a report of a large snake spotted under a car in the mall’s parking lot on Pattaya Klang Road.
In other news, a quiet night turned into a nightmare for a woman in Samut Prakan province when a 4-metre-long python wrapped itself around her for nearly two hours, leaving her fighting for her life. The 64 year old woman had just finished her dinner and was washing dishes at the back of her house, located near a dense reed forest when she was viciously attacked by the massive snake.
