Karwar: Residents of Halavalli village in Ankola taluk, Uttara Kannada district, got the scare of their lives when a massive 16-foot king cobra was discovered hiding in a house.The snake apparently slipped into the home and was tucked away out of sight, triggering immediate worry among the family and neighbours. As the word spread, locals alerted a team of snake enthusiasts known for their expertise in handling such situations.Suraj Shetty Arabail and Harish Madival from the rescue team rushed to the spot. With support from the forest department, they launched an operation to capture the reptile. Working with caution, the duo managed to safely secure the king cobra without any harm to the snake or the people around. Once it was safely bagged, the team released it back into a forest area, far from human habitation.
