LAWMEN have safely rescued a reticulated python in Bongao, the capital town of Tawi-Tawi province, the police said Sunday, November 2.
Prior to the rescue, a resident of Sea Orchids Subdivision in Nalil village, Bongao, went to the 1st Special Unit–Maritime Group (1SOU-MG) office to seek assistance after spotting the python in their community.
In response, personnel of the 1SOU-MG proceeded to the subdivision and successfully rescued the python around 10:20 p.m. Friday, October 31.
The rescued reticulated python measured three meters long and was believed to have escaped from its owner.
The python was brought to the 1SOU-MG headquarters for temporary care before being turned over to the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy (Menre-Barmm)–Bongao for proper disposition.
The 1SOU-MG has urged the public to immediately report to concerned authorities any sighting of wildlife in their communities for appropriate action. (SunStar Zamboanga)