Man tries to take photo of python rescue in Ang Mo Kio, officer asks him to stand back
As National Parks Board (NParks) contractors rescued a python in Ang Mo Kio, a man was seen arguing with a police officer at the scene.
In a video posted on Xiaohongshu, the man was heard telling the officer not to push him as he tried to take photos of the action.
Source: 朱迪的超慢跑时光 on Xiaohongshu
NParks contractors rescue python from bushes, put it in a bag
In the clip, the two female contractors were seen wrangling the 3m-long reptile from the bushes with snake tongs and firmly holding it down.
Source: 朱迪的超慢跑时光 on Xiaohongshu
They then carefully put it in a black bag.
Source: 朱迪的超慢跑时光 on Xiaohongshu
Throughout the rescue, a police officer stood on the pavement nearby, ensuring curious passers-by maintained a safe distance.
Source: 朱迪的超慢跑时光 on Xiaohongshu
Man gets closer take photos of python in Ang Mo Kio
However, a white-haired man was seen deliberately inching closer to the railing to take photos of the python rescue while the officer briefly looked away.
He stood almost directly in front of the NParks staff, holding up his phone to capture the rare incident.
When the officer saw this, he immediately stepped in to nudge the man by his arm and shoulder, urging him to keep his distance.
Source: 朱迪的超慢跑时光 on Xiaohongshu
But in an argumentative tone, the man told the officer, “Just for a while… Don’t push me, I’ll fall.”
He also added that he was “just standing there”.
Source: 朱迪的超慢跑时光 on Xiaohongshu
He eventually backed away after further urging from the officer.
‘Go zoo lah‘: Netizens criticise man
Many netizens criticised the man for risking his safety to take videos for social media.
They also pointed out that the police officer was simply doing his duty.
Source: Facebook
Others sarcastically chimed in with suggestions for the man, with one user telling him to use his zoom function.
Source: Facebook
Another commenter joked that he should visit a zoo to see snakes.
Source: Facebook
NParks warns public against approaching pythons
In response to queries by MS News, NParks said it was alerted to a python sighting near an overhead bridge along 338 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 on 20 Oct.
Its officers safely removed the reticulated python from the site and sent it to Mandai Wildlife Group for veterinary assessment.
If deemed suitable for release, it will be released in a forested area away from human dwellings.
Pythons are native to Singapore and occasionally found in urban areas, and NParks advised members of the public to keep a safe distance if one is encountered.
Additionally, they should not approach or attempt to handle it.
Should assistance be required, the NParks helpline can be called at 1800-476-1600.
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Featured image adapted from 朱迪的超慢跑时光 on Xiaohongshu.
