Authorities in Hiep Binh Ward, HCM City, said on October 28 that they had worked with local residents to capture the python near the railway crossing on National Highway 13.
Authorities successfully capture a python measuring more than 1.5 metres in Hiep Binh Ward on October 27 (Photo: Supplied by residents).
On the evening of October 26, residents living nearby were startled to spot a python slithering onto the road. Authorities and local people immediately searched for the animal but were unable to catch it.
According to residents, the python quickly slithered into roadside bushes when it saw people passing by, causing concern among locals.
After receiving a report, local security personnel in Hiep Binh Ward joined residents in searching the bushes with flashlights and long sticks to check for the hidden animal.
On the evening of October 27, authorities found the python in a thicket and captured it before handing it over to a specialist unit.
HCM City authorities search for the python (Photo: Supplied by residents).
Local residents said they had seen the python in the area about a month earlier.
Residents have been advised to remain vigilant, particularly in areas with dense bushes, and to notify authorities if they spot wild animals so they can be dealt with promptly. They should avoid approaching or attempting to capture the animals themselves.
