Snake found lurking among books at Kerala college library, video goes viral
Students at Victoria College in Kerala's Palakkad spotted a snake between books in the Sanskrit department library. It was later rescued.
A search for books turned into a snake rescue operation at Victoria College in Palakkad after students spotted a reptile concealed between rows of books. The video of the incident has left social media users both startled and fascinated.
The incident took place at the library of the Sanskrit Department at Victoria College on June 4. Students using the library reportedly noticed a snake tucked between books arranged on a shelf. Startled by the discovery, they immediately alerted the college authorities.
Soon after, officials contacted the Forest Department for assistance. Anoop, an authorised snake rescuer associated with the department, arrived at the college to safely handle the situation.
Viral videos from the scene show the rescuer carefully inspecting the shelves before locating the reptile hidden among the books. He then successfully removed the snake without causing harm to either the animal or those present in the library.
Watch the video here:
The unusual sight of a snake nestled between academic texts quickly caught the internet's attention after videos of the rescue began circulating online. Many users joked that the reptile had apparently developed a love for literature, while others expressed surprise at how calmly the rescue operation was carried out.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident. The snake was safely rescued and removed from the premises, bringing relief to students and staff members who had gathered to watch the operation.
While snake sightings are not uncommon in Kerala, finding one inside a college library, hidden among books, is certainly a rarer occurrence. The incident has since become a talking point online, with the viral video continuing to attract reactions from social media users fascinated by the unexpected visitor in the library stacks.
(With inputs from Shibimol KG)
A search for books turned into a snake rescue operation at Victoria College in Palakkad after students spotted a reptile concealed between rows of books. The video of the incident has left social media users both startled and fascinated.
The incident took place at the library of the Sanskrit Department at Victoria College on June 4. Students using the library reportedly noticed a snake tucked between books arranged on a shelf. Startled by the discovery, they immediately alerted the college authorities.
Soon after, officials contacted the Forest Department for assistance. Anoop, an authorised snake rescuer associated with the department, arrived at the college to safely handle the situation.
Viral videos from the scene show the rescuer carefully inspecting the shelves before locating the reptile hidden among the books. He then successfully removed the snake without causing harm to either the animal or those present in the library.
Watch the video here:
The unusual sight of a snake nestled between academic texts quickly caught the internet's attention after videos of the rescue began circulating online. Many users joked that the reptile had apparently developed a love for literature, while others expressed surprise at how calmly the rescue operation was carried out.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident. The snake was safely rescued and removed from the premises, bringing relief to students and staff members who had gathered to watch the operation.
While snake sightings are not uncommon in Kerala, finding one inside a college library, hidden among books, is certainly a rarer occurrence. The incident has since become a talking point online, with the viral video continuing to attract reactions from social media users fascinated by the unexpected visitor in the library stacks.
(With inputs from Shibimol KG)
