Snake cut free after becoming entangled in fishing net in southern India

A snake was cut free after becoming entangled in a fishing net in Tamil Nadu, southern India.

Footage from May 23 shows the rescuer using scissors to snip away the netting from the snake's body.

A snake was cut free after becoming entangled in a fishing net in Tamil Nadu, southern India.

Footage from May 23 shows the rescuer using scissors to snip away the netting from the snake's body.

Farmers in Cuddalore had placed netting in the area to protect their chickens from the reptiles.