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Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘It was my dream': Fearless Kerala officer on rescuing 18-foot king cobra in viral video
A forest officer who was recently filmed fearlessly rescuing an 18-foot king cobra in Kerala has said that it was her dream to rescue the reptile and it took her only minutes to achieve the brave feat. In the daring video, Forest Beat Officer G S Roshni was seen picking the enormous snake(X/@Autokabeer) In the daring video, Forest Beat Officer G S Roshni was seen picking the enormous snake, known to be one of the most venomous reptiles on the planet, with a snake-catching stick out of a stream in the Paruthipalli Range. Talking to Manorama News, the brave officer opened up about the rescue that earned her widespread praise online. "It was my dream to rescue a king cobra. All snake rescuers are interested in this. King Cobras are far and few in Thiruvanthapuram district, it is a shy variety of snake. It is usually not interested in coming out from the interiors to places where there is human habitation," she said in Malayalam. Roshni said she is part of an RRT (Rapid Response Team) that specialises in rescuing all types of wild animals. "I have sometimes wanted to go to places like Pathanamthitta, where many King Cobras have been rescued. It felt like yesterday's King Cobra was kept for me. I am very happy. I rescued it very safely and released it," she said, adding that it only took her six minutes to grab the snake and put it safely inside a bag. Watch the video of the dramatic rescue here: The video, which gained thousands of views on social media, was flooded with comments praising the officer for her fearless rescue. "Salute to brave forest officer Roshni ji,' said one user while another added: '18 feet long cobra—that's insanely huge.' Many others heaped praises about her dedication and skills. "Really a dangerous attempt by Forest Officer. Officials should reward her. Daring officer. Kudos madam," said one of them.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Watch: Kerala woman officer calmly rescues 15-foot King Cobra in viral video
When a King Cobra– one of the most feared snakes– was spotted near a stream used by local residents, a routine day for Kerala forest officials quickly turned into a high-stakes rescue. What followed was a six-minute operation that has now caught the internet's attention, not for how dangerous it looked, but for how calmly it was handled. Cobra found near human activity The snake was seen on July 6 near a stream in Peppara, located in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. Concerned by the presence of such a large snake in an area frequented by bathers, residents informed the forest department. According to media reports, a five-member Rapid Response Team (RRT) was immediately sent to the location to assess and manage the situation. A first-time rescue of its kind Among the team was GS Roshni, a forest officer with nearly eight years of field experience. While she had handled hundreds of snake rescues in the past– both venomous and non-venomous, this was the first time she had encountered a King Cobra during an active rescue, news agency PTI reports, as quoted by India Today. Speaking to PTI, Roshni said that it was her first rescue involving a King Cobra. She also mentioned that such sightings are uncommon in that particular region, making the encounter a rare one in her career. Calm and control on full display In the video of the rescue, Roshni is seen approaching the King Cobra with a hooked pole and a large sack. What caught viewers' attention was not just the methodical approach, but the way she stayed completely composed throughout. At one point, as she guided the snake into the bag, she's even heard saying 'please' – a small but striking moment of calm communication in the middle of a tense rescue. As per the India Today report, the operation lasted around six minutes. Despite a few attempts by the snake to evade capture, it was safely secured without harm to either the animal or the team. Safe release into the forest The King Cobra, estimated to be between 14 and 15 feet in length and weighing nearly 20 kilograms, was later released into a forest area, far from human settlements, as per the report. Public reaction and recognition The video has gone viral on social media, with many praising Roshni for her steady handling of a potentially dangerous situation. Her experience and presence of mind during the rescue have been widely appreciated, especially given that it was her first King Cobra encounter.
India Today
07-07-2025
- General
- India Today
Kerala woman forest officer rescues 15-foot King Cobra in 6 minutes. Watch video
A woman forest officer from Kerala has received a big round of applause online after she rescued a huge King Cobra from a stream near Peppara in Thiruvananthapuram on July Roshni, a forest officer with around eight years of experience in handling snakes, was calm enough as she wrangled the massive reptile - her first King Cobra rescue – within six minutes, news agency PTI rescue mission was carried out by a five-member Rapid Response Team (RRT) after residents spotted the snake near the stream frequented by bathers. In the rescue video that went viral, Roshni is seen approaching the snake with a hooked pole and a large sack. With measured movements, she grabs the snake by its tail and slowly eases it into the bag. At one point, she's even heard gently saying 'please' to the king cobra while trying to guide it into the the snake's attempts to escape, Roshni successfully rescued it. The king cobra, estimated to be between 14-15-foot long and weighing around 20 kilograms, was later released safely into the salutations to the green queens & the bravery shown by them in wildBeat FO G S Roshni, part of Rapid Response Team of Kerala FD rescuing a 16 feet king was the 1st time she was tackling a king cobra though she is credited to have rescued more than 800 snakes Susanta Nanda IFS (Retd) (@susantananda3) July 7, 2025Speaking to PTI, Roshni said that sightings of King Cobras are rare in this particular area of Kerala, which made the encounter particularly significant in her the years, Roshni has handled more than 800 snakes - both venomous and non-venomous - but this marked her first rescue of a King Cobra.(With inputs from PTI)- EndsTune InMust Watch
Time of India
07-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Watch: Kerala woman officer catches giant Cobra with bare hands; Netizens say women scared by lizards should learn from her
G S Roshni, a Kerala Forest Department officer, rescued a large king cobra from a stream. The rescue video went viral, drawing both praise and criticism. Some viewers admired her bravery. Others raised concerns about safety protocols and the lack of protective equipment. A UN official also commented on the need for better safety measures for wildlife officers. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Rescue completed in six minutes Online response highlights admiration and safety concerns Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads UN official calls for better safety measures Rescue underscores both skill and risks A video of Beat Forest Officer G S Roshni rescuing a 15-foot-long king cobra from a stream near Peppara in Kerala is going viral on social media . The incident, which took place on Sunday, marked Roshni's first rescue involving a king cobra in her nearly eight-year-long career with the Kerala Forest Department . She has handled over 800 venomous and non-venomous snakes during her part of a five-member Rapid Response Team (RRT), responded to calls from locals who spotted the snake near a stream commonly used for bathing in Anchumaruthumoodu, on the forest to Roshni, the snake was caught around 12:30 p.m. and was later released into the deep forest. 'It was a mature snake. It was about 14–15 feet long and weighed approximately 20 kilograms,' she told PTI. She added that such sightings are rare in southern Kerala, which made this her first encounter with a king footage showed the officer alone, using a long hooked stick and a cloth bag, securing the snake's tail and eventually coaxing it into the bag after several minutes. At one point in the video, she could be heard saying 'please' to the cobra as it resisted entering the bag. The entire process was completed in six rescue video drew widespread attention online, leading to both commendation and criticism. One viewer commented, 'Women who get scared by lizards and cockroaches should learn from her.' Another noted the lack of on-site assistance, saying, 'Big salute ma'am. I don't see anyone standing with her, offering to hold the bag or help her. Everyone is sitting in the gallery and commenting.'Others expressed concern about safety protocols. Some users pointed out 'several mistakes' and advised Roshni to be more cautious, calling her 'inexperienced' in handling such dangerous Thummarukudy , Director of the G20 Global Land Initiative at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), also commented on the incident. In a Facebook post, he acknowledged his respect for Roshni, especially after learning it was her first king cobra he noted signs of inexperience, including instances where tools slipped from her hands during the operation. 'Despite that, her confidence does not go away,' he also highlighted the absence of personal protective equipment (PPE) among Forest Department personnel when handling venomous snakes. He urged the department to identify minimum PPE requirements, make them part of regular training, and ensure their availability. 'Personal protective equipment is not for those who are less courageous or trained, but for everyone who has knowledge and responsibility,' he incident has reignited discussions about safety standards for wildlife officers in India. While Roshni's composure and effectiveness have drawn admiration, the episode also illustrates the need for institutional support and protective protocols for personnel engaged in high-risk continues to serve as a member of the Kerala Forest Department's Rapid Response Team, committed to wildlife rescue and conservation across the region.(With inputs from PTI)
NDTV
06-07-2025
- General
- NDTV
Kerala Woman Forest Officer Rescues Her First King Cobra In 6 Minutes
Thiruvananthapuram: Beat Forest Officer G S Roshni, who has rescued over 800 venomous and non-poisonous snakes in her nearly eight-year-long career in the Kerala Forest Department, took only a few minutes to bag a 14-15 feet long king cobra -- her first one -- from a stream near Peppara here on Sunday. Her courageous efforts received criticism and praise from the online community following the airing of a video of the rescue on TV channels. One person commented in the video that women who get scared by lizards and cockroaches should learn from her. Another person said -- "Big salute ma'am. I don't see anyone standing with her, offering to hold the bag or help her. Everyone is sitting in the gallery and commenting...", referring to others present at the scene whose voices of advise could be heard in the background in the video. Besides the praise, there was some criticism too, with one comment stating that there were "several mistakes" on her part and advising her to be careful. Yet another person advised her to handle such tasks more carefully as she was "inexperienced" and it was dangerous work. Muralee Thummarukudy, Director, G20 Global Land Initiative Initiative, UNCCD, too commented about the forest officer's efforts. In a Facebook post, he said that he has more respect for the officer after coming to know that it was her first time rescuing a king cobra. At the same time, he also said that her "inexperience" was evident from the fact that the tools she was holding kept falling out of her hands while dealing with the snake. "Despite that, her confidence does not go away," he said. He also noted that no one in the Forest department has been seen using the minimum personal protective equipment required when handling venomous snakes. The Forest Department should decide what is the minimum personal protective equipment required, make it available as part of the training, and conduct training using it, he said. "Personal protective equipment is not for those who are less courageous or trained, but for everyone who has knowledge and responsibility," he said in his post. Roshni was part of a five-member Rapid Response Team (RRT) which reached the forest-fringe area of Anchumaruthumoodu to rescue the snake after locals found the reptile near the stream where many go to bathe. The visuals of the rescue on TV channels showed how the officer on her own, carrying a long stick with a curve on one end and long bag, caught hold of the snake's tail and then coaxed it into the bag -- all in six minutes. At one point, she could be heard saying "please" to the snake as she kept the mouth of the bag open in front of it, but it refused to cooperate and tried to slither away. After a few such attempts, she bagged the snake which weighed around 20 kilograms. "It was a mature snake. It was about 14-15 feet long and weighed approximately 20 kgs," she told PTI, adding that king cobras are rarely seen in the southern Kerala district -- probably why it is her first rescue of that species. Roshni said that the snake was caught around 12.30 pm and then released into the deep forest.
