Watch: Kerala Forest Officer’s Fearless Rescue Of 16-Foot King Cobra Goes Viral
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A heart-stopping rescue in Kerala has turned Forest Officer G S Roshni into an internet sensation. The Beat Forest Officer from Paruthipalli Range is winning praise nationwide after a video of her rescuing a massive 16-foot-long king cobra went viral on social media.
The footage, originally shared by retired IFS officer Susanta Nanda, shows Roshni wading into a stream—popular with locals for bathing—and calmly capturing the venomous serpent with a snake-catching stick. Her poise and precision have left netizens in awe.
"My salutations to the green queens & the bravery shown by them in the wild," Nanda wrote. “This was her first time handling a king cobra, though she has rescued more than 800 snakes in her career.”
Despite facing the world’s longest venomous snake, Roshni didn’t flinch. Responding to a local alert, she ensured the cobra was safely relocated to its natural habitat, away from human settlements. Her cool-headed response was not only brave—it was textbook wildlife management.
What’s even more impressive? This was just another day in the line of duty for Roshni, who has rescued over 800 snakes in her eight years with the Kerala Forest Department. She’s part of the Rapid Response Team, always ready to act when wildlife and humans cross paths.
The video has sparked widespread admiration. One user wrote, “Brave, skilled and calm under pressure. Salute to FO Roshni and the entire Rapid Response Team.” Another added, “It's unfortunate that such bravery often goes unnoticed in India compared to abroad, where similar acts might earn widespread recognition and incentives. Forest Officer G S Roshni's rescue of a 16-foot king cobra is a prime example of the undervalued heroism that deserves more public admiration and systemic support to motivate and reward these essential conservation efforts.”
While many frontline conservationists work quietly behind the scenes, Roshni’s viral moment is a reminder of the courage and dedication shown daily by those protecting both people and wildlife.
G S Roshni isn’t just a forest officer—she’s a quiet force of nature.
The footage, originally shared by retired IFS officer Susanta Nanda, shows Roshni wading into a stream—popular with locals for bathing—and calmly capturing the venomous serpent with a snake-catching stick. Her poise and precision have left netizens in awe.
"My salutations to the green queens & the bravery shown by them in the wild," Nanda wrote. “This was her first time handling a king cobra, though she has rescued more than 800 snakes in her career.”
Despite facing the world’s longest venomous snake, Roshni didn’t flinch. Responding to a local alert, she ensured the cobra was safely relocated to its natural habitat, away from human settlements. Her cool-headed response was not only brave—it was textbook wildlife management.
What’s even more impressive? This was just another day in the line of duty for Roshni, who has rescued over 800 snakes in her eight years with the Kerala Forest Department. She’s part of the Rapid Response Team, always ready to act when wildlife and humans cross paths.
The video has sparked widespread admiration. One user wrote, “Brave, skilled and calm under pressure. Salute to FO Roshni and the entire Rapid Response Team.” Another added, “It's unfortunate that such bravery often goes unnoticed in India compared to abroad, where similar acts might earn widespread recognition and incentives. Forest Officer G S Roshni's rescue of a 16-foot king cobra is a prime example of the undervalued heroism that deserves more public admiration and systemic support to motivate and reward these essential conservation efforts.”
While many frontline conservationists work quietly behind the scenes, Roshni’s viral moment is a reminder of the courage and dedication shown daily by those protecting both people and wildlife.
G S Roshni isn’t just a forest officer—she’s a quiet force of nature.
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