Viral video: 15-foot python attacks and nearly swallows Jabalpur man, here's how locals save him, watch

In a spine-chilling incident that has gone viral on social media, a man from Kalyanpur village in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, miraculously escaped death after being attacked by a 15-foot-long python. The quick thinking and prompt action of local villagers saved him from the deadly grasp of the snake.

Jabalpur: A huge python tried to grab and swallow a man who was went to Poop at open place, villagers came and saved his life.
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The ordeal began when the man ventured into the forest to defecate in the open. Unbeknownst to him, a massive python slithered up from behind and coiled around his neck, tightening its grip. Terrified, the man managed to grab hold of the snake's mouth while frantically calling for help.

His desperate cries were heard by nearby villagers, who immediately rushed to the scene. By the time they arrived, the python had fully wrapped itself around the man, who was struggling to breathe.

Without hesitation, the villagers sprang into action. Using axes, stones, and other sharp tools, they fought to free the man from the python’s deadly embrace. In the process, they killed the snake, ensuring the man's survival.

The dramatic rescue was captured on video and has since captivated viewers online.

Forest department officials have stated that no legal action will be taken against the villagers for killing the python. Forest ranger Mahesh Chandra Kushwaha explained, "The man was struggling to breathe as the python had coiled around his neck. If an animal is killed by a person in such a circumstance, no legal action is taken against him."