"Oh my gosh," 2m gurgle in the city center in broad daylight [Anchor Report]

A big snake appeared in the city center in broad daylight yesterday, causing a commotion.

At around 11:55 a.m. yesterday, a worm appeared on the road in front of the northern office of Gyeonggi-do Provincial Government in Singok-dong, Uijeongbu-si,
The
fire authorities were reported to have immediately dispatched after receiving a report that a two-meter-long snake appeared, captured the worms, and released them in the hills.

It is presumed that the snake may have come down to the road from a nearby hill.

a giant snake that haunts the city center at lunchtime.

How surprised were the citizens who witnessed it?

A citizen said, "I almost stepped on a snake on the road for lunch," adding, "I've never seen a worm this big."

Earlier on the 8th, more than 6,600 snakes were reported in northern Gyeonggi Province alone from 2020 to June this year, with a two-meter snake appearing on the sidewalk in a residential area in Namyangju-si,
Amid a slight increase in the number of reports every year
, it was found that it was particularly concentrated in the third quarter of the fall season.

Experts estimate that due to the recent drop in temperature, they came down to the city road while looking for a warm place.
The
Fire Department says, "If you find a snake, don't try to fight it with a stick, but slowly avoid the spot and call 119."

He also said, "It is absolutely prohibited to apply soybean paste or suck blood into your mouth after being bitten by a snake," adding, "Rather than folk remedies, go to the hospital immediately and receive treatment such as anti-venom prescriptions."

In addition, most of the snakes living in Korea are protected by the Ministry of Environment, so it is illegal to catch them yourself, so please keep this in mind.