Wildlife Miracle: Python Successfully Revived With CPR After Severe Head Injury in Gujarat

A remarkable rescue operation took place in Gujarat's Narmada district on Tuesday when a python received life-saving CPR treatment after suffering a head injury.

The injured reptile was saved through collaborative efforts between the Forest Department and animal welfare activist Bhavinbhai Vasava from the organization Jivdaya Premi, who specializes in wildlife rescue operations.

The python had fallen unconscious due to a severe head trauma, requiring immediate intervention. In the rescue footage, Vasava can be observed employing a specialized technique where he inserted a hollow rod into the snake's mouth to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation, successfully reviving the injured reptile.

Following the successful resuscitation, the rescue team safely transported and released the recovered python back into its natural habitat.

This rescue marks the second such incident in Gujarat this month. Previously, a wildlife rescuer in Valsad managed to revive another snake using mouth-to-mouth CPR after it received an electric shock. That snake had climbed a three-phase power line, presumably hunting for prey, when it was electrocuted and fell approximately 15 feet, rendering it unconscious.

Mukesh Vayad, a rescuer with ten years of experience and specialized training from a local snake research institute, responded to calls from concerned residents. Upon arrival, he found the snake unresponsive and immediately began administering mouth-to-mouth resuscitation while periodically tapping its heart area for nearly half an hour.

After 30 minutes of continuous effort, the snake began showing vital signs, including respiration and movement. Once fully recovered, it was released into a nearby forest area.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency life-saving procedure typically performed when someone's heartbeat or breathing stops. Timely CPR can increase survival rates by two to three times. The procedure is appropriate when an individual collapses, becomes unresponsive, stops breathing, and has no detectable pulse. CPR works by helping restore heart function and maintaining blood circulation throughout the body until further medical intervention becomes available.