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11-foot king cobra rescued in tense operation by trained handlers

A colossal 11-foot king cobra, seeking a nap, became dangerously ensnared in a truck's bumper in Thailand. Rescuers endu

Sameer Joshi
Sameer Joshi
Senior Correspondent · Sun, 05 July 2026 at 08:45 pm
11-foot king cobra rescued in tense operation by trained handlers

A colossal 11-foot king cobra, seeking a nap, became dangerously ensnared in a truck's bumper in Thailand. Rescuers endured a tense four-hour ordeal, skillfully extracting the agitated reptile. This incident mirrors a similar rescue in India last year, highlighting the increasing overlap between wildlife and human spaces and the vital role of trained responders in ensuring safety for both.

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