3-ft long snake rescued from a house in Thane

A live snake was spotted in one of the housing societies located in Wagle estate area of Thane, on Saturday. The snake was later rescued safely with the help of local animal activists.

"The 3-feet long Prayas mucosa (Dhaman Snake) was spotted in room no. 28, located at 4th floor of Krishna Vandna building, in D’souza wadi, near Shivaji Nagar, Wagle Estate, Thane (W). Following the residents complaint, the snake was safely rescued with the help of a local snake charmer," said an official from RDMC (Regional Disaster Management Cell), Thane.

"No casualty or injury was reported in the incident. The snake was later safely released it in the forest area," added the official.