A large snake fell from rocks onto a man holding a child at the Amboli Waterfall in Maharashtra, causing a viral scene of panic.
Reader brief
Through the Reader lens: A man holding a small child at Amboli Waterfall in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra was startled when a large snake fell from the rocks above directly onto his shoulder. The man and child were unharmed as the snake slithered away without biting. Wildlife experts have warned tourists to remain vigilant regarding rocky terrain and wildlife in the Western Ghats region during the monsoon season.
What to watch next
- Increased safety warnings for tourists visiting waterfalls during monsoon season.
- Potential official identification of the snake species spotted in the viral video.
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