KOTTAPPADI: A python trapped on top of a transformer was rescued in Malappuram. The snake climbed on top of the KSEB transformer at Kottapadi Valiyaparamba. The incident happened around 1 pm today. The python on top of the transformer at Valiyaparamba bypass was spotted by the locals in the afternoon.

It is suspected that the snake came from an empty field near the bypass. The field is full of water as it rained. It is believed that the snake got washed away in the rain and entered the residential area. The locals could not do anything as the snake was on top of the transformer. Following this they informed the KSEB officials. Then snake-catching experts were brought and the python was caught. The snake catcher bagged the python by climbing on a crane. The forest department took the snake to the forest and released it. Locals say that pythons have been caught in the area before too.