Shocking! 12-foot cobra spotted in family's backyard in Karnataka - watch

A family in Karnataka found a 12-foot king cobra in their backyard. Watch how the snake was captured and released into the wild.

Bangalore: A family was shocked when they discovered an uninvited guest in their garden, a 12-foot king cobra. In a video that has been making rounds on social media, authorities are seen rescuing the snake from Agumbe village in Karnataka. A video of the rescue was posted on Instagram by Ajay Giri, field director at Agumbe Rainforest Research Station (ARRS). The video shows authorities tactfully catching the snake and releasing it back into the wild. The video has caught the attention of many. “Oh my god, this team is awesome at handling snakes without scaring them,” one said. Another wrote, “Thanks for not doing any stunts with the snake.”

Video credits: ajay_v_giri/Instagram