Rescuers work overtime as snake sightings have increased.
What’s it about? Due to rapid urbanisation, the number of snake sightings has increased, especially during the monsoon. Among those found are rat snakes and common kraits. The Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Service is on hand to help.
- The fire and rescue team received more than 1,200 calls across the city from November to December last year. It’s a 15% increase from the same period in 2021.
- The rescue team gets 4-5 calls a day during the rainy season. Most come from Red Hills, Avadi, Ambattur, and Villivakkam. Most rescue requests are from T Nagar and Mylapore.
Who said what? Herpetologist Gowri Shankar said there’s enough awareness that people don’t kill the snake but instead call the rescuers. Fireman Augustine Amarnath from the Virgambakkam fire station, who trained at the Guindy snake park, said they got 24 calls in November and December.