01 July,2021 09:33 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
A rescued rock python. Pic via Rajendra B. Aklekar
Five Indian Rock Pythons were rescued from various parts of Mumbai in two days, following distress calls received from alert citizens.
As per information available, Amma Care Foundation (ACF) and Plant & Animals Welfare Society - Mumbai (PAWS-Mumbai) volunteers Sushmita Dighe, Sunil Gupta and Akash Pandaya rescued five the Indian Rock Pythons.
After examination by veterinarian Dr. Manish Pingle, the snakes where released in their natural habitat. The team was led by Honorary Wildlife Warden Sunish Subramanian and Wildlife Activist Nisha Kunju.
July 1, 2021 Thursday: Distress call received at 09.55 AM from Vipul Patel related to a snake being spotted inside public ground at BMC Ground, opposite Witty International School in Chikuwadi, Borivli West, following which a 5 feet long Indian Rock Python was rescued by ACF PAWS-Mumbai volunteer Sunil Gupta.
July 1, 2021 Thursday: Seven feet long Indian Rock Python was rescued from Bangdiwala Chawl in Bandra West at 10:40 AM by ACF PAWS-Mumbai volunteer Sushmita Dighe, which was near public garden following the distress call received from local resident Tanaji Shewale.
July 1, 2021 Thursday: ACF PAWS-Mumbai volunteer Akash Pandaya rescued 7 feet long Indian Rock Python at 01:00 PM from a chawl behind Hanuman Mandir Daulat Nagar in Borivli East area followinng the call received from Harish Khankar.
June 29, 2021 Tuesday: Following the call received at 02.35 AM from Nimesh Mishra, a 5.5 feet long Indian Rock Python was rescued from a ground at Korakedra at Borivli West by ACF PAWS-Mumbai volunteer Sunil Gupta.
June 29, 2012 Tuesday: A seven feet long Indian Rock Python, was rescued from Sanjay Nagar near Hindu Shamshan Bhumi in Boriali East by ACF PAWS-Mumbai volunteer Akash Pandaya, following the distress call received at 05:15 PM from Deepak Gharat.
Veterinarian Dr Manish Pingle said, "As a veterinarian, I feel very proud to serve my life for the welfare of our voiceless, who cannot speak for themselves. I feel their pain."
Activist Nisha Kunju said, "I'd like to salute the doctors who are doing their work tirelessly and fearlessly and are protecting humans and animals alike in the dead of a pandemic."
