15-ft python strays into tea garden, rescued

A rare python was today spotted at Haldibari Tea estate in Dooars area of Alipurduar district, a forest official said.

The 15 ft 'Burmese rock python', which is a rare species, was spotted in a nullah within the plantation area, Wildlife Ranger, Binnaguri, Dilip Das Chowdhury said.

The reptile was later released in nearby jungle, he said.