{
  "id": 14205270,
  "title": "WATCH: Giant python rescued from Scottburgh beach after struggling in the waves",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/watch-giant-python-rescued-from-scottburgh-beach-after-struggling-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T12:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/environment/2026-10-13-watch-giant-python-rescued-from-scottburgh-beach-after-struggling-in-the-waves/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A massive 3.86-metre female python was rescued from Cutty Sark Beach in Scottburgh after struggling in the waves. Snake rescuer Miguel da Fonseca said the reptile appeared exhausted as crowds gathered around her.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}