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Python rescued near Kalaigaon

Five villagers rescued a python near Kalaigaon on December 4. According to information five inhabitants of Gohaichowk village (Outala) near Kalaigaon noticed a python lying in a dry drain in a paddy field at 8 am on December 4. The youths namely- Babul Sarma,Harish Kakati,Ghana Kanta Deka,Ratul Deka and Tilak Deka immediately reported the matter to the DFO,Dhansiri Forest Division, Udalguri. The youths also took care of the reptile till the arrival of the forest personnel. Forest officials namely- Kushal Deka and Hari Baruah rescued the python in sound condition. The python weighing ten kilogram and 10.5 feet lond was later released in the Khalingduar Reserve Forest in the evening. Nature loving people appreciated the good work of the five villagers for the timely rescue of the python.

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