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Two pythons spotted near eatery, one caught

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MIRI: Two pythons were spotted creeping along a bridge heading towards an eatery premises in Kampung Wireless, Jalan Permaisuri here on Tuesday night.

The rare view immediately stunned the premises’ patrons and its owner who later alerted the Civil Defence Force (APM), Miri, for assistance.

A team of three APM personnel immediately dashed to the scene upon receiving the alert around 9.44pm.

However, they only managed to catch one of the reptiles, while the other one managed to escape.

The reptile is estimated to be weighing around 25kg and believed to be at least four metres in length.

APM personnel showing off the python that they have caught as others look on.

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