Overview

• On July 5, a python lunged at a man relaxing by a forested stream, emerging stealthily from an adjacent bush.
• The man avoided serious injury by instantly plunging into the water mere inches from the snake’s strike.
• Within hours, the footage was featured by OrissaPOST, Republic World and Free Press Journal, demonstrating its rapid spread.
• Online viewers have responded with astonishment and levity, posting comments like “Bro felt the breath of death on his neck.”
• Experts advise staying clear of thick undergrowth and remaining alert near water to reduce the risk of unexpected wildlife encounters.