MAJORDA (GOA):  A 6.5 foot long python that was washed ashore was rescued by Drishti lifeguards at Majorda on the evening of  June 22.

The lifeguard team present, captured the reptile and immediately alerted the forest department. Due care was taken to ensure that no harm was caused to the reptile while capturing it. The rescued python has been safely handed over to the local forest guard.

Previously in a similar incident in March 2017, a 6 foot long python was rescued at Arambol by Drishti lifeguards.

In the last five months there have been instances where injured turtles and dolphins that have been washed ashore along the coast were rescued by the lifeguards and handed over to the concerned authorities.