Nature enthusiast E. Santosh Babu rescued a snake that strayed into the Kothagudem Collector’s camp office on Friday.
Responding to a call from the camp office staff, Mr. Santosh rushed to the spot and rescued the snake before releasing it into its natural habitat, sources said.
Collector Jitesh V. Patil appreciated the snake savior and his efforts to spread awareness about snake conservation.
Santosh is the founder of the ‘Pranadhara Charitable Trust’, spearheading efforts to rescue and protect snakes in the coal belt and elsewhere in the erstwhile composite Khammam region.
Published – 24 Oct 2025 21:09 IST
