Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Cobra Swallows Knife, Rescued in Karnataka
A snake in India had a strange experience.
It swallowed a kitchen knife by accident while searching for food.
Two helpers carefully removed the knife using special tools.
Luckily, the snake was not hurt.
After the rescue, the snake was set free.
The unusual event was shared on the internet.
A cobra in Karnataka swallowed a kitchen knife.
The incident occurred in Hegde Village in Uttara Kannada district.
Snake rescuers Pavan and Advaith Bhat removed the 1-foot knife.
Medical scissors were used to extract the knife.
The cobra was unharmed and later released.
- Who
- A cobra, snake rescuers Pavan and Advaith Bhat, and journalist Yasir Mushtaq.
- What
- A cobra swallowed a 1-foot kitchen knife and was rescued.
- When
- Recently (June 10, 2025).
- Where
- Hedge Village, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.
- Why
- The cobra mistook the knife for prey while searching for food.
- Location
- Hedge Village, Karnataka, India
- Snake Type
- Cobra
- Knife Size
- 1 foot long
- Rescuers
- Pavan and Advaith Bhat
- Extraction Method
- Medical scissors
- Outcome
- Cobra unharmed and released