{
  "id": 6720608,
  "title": "8-Ft Python Triggers Midnight Panic In MP’s Chhatarpur; Rescued By Snake Catcher Within Minutes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/8-ft-python-triggers-midnight-panic-in-mps-chhatarpur-rescued-by",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T06:15:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/8-ft-python-triggers-midnight-panic-in-mps-chhatarpur-rescued-by-snake-catcher-within-minutes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, a massive 8-10 foot python caused panic among residents late Thursday night. The giant python, found in a residential courtyard, left a family and locals in shock. A resident named Deendayal Pal spotted the serpent around midnight while using the bathroom. Pal promptly informed the authorities through emergency services. The police team arrived at the scene shortly after and informed a snake rescuer named Akash Singh Rathore. Rathore reached the location within 15 minutes and successfully caught the python. After an extensive effort, Rathore safely released the giant python into a nearby forest around 2 am. The swift response of the snake rescuer brought relief to the family and the local community, who praised Rathore for his quick action and bravery. The incident highlights how increased monsoon activity can lead to snakes being spotted near residential areas, prompting such rescues.",
  "summary": "Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh): An 8-10 feet python was found inside the courtyard of a house in Chhatarpur Nagar, leaving a family and locals scared late Thursday night. The giant python found in house was safely rescued during a late-night Chhatarpur python rescue operation and later released in a forest area around 2 am. The python found in residential area was taken away from the populated area,…",
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  "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."
}