Residents Rescue Huge Python After Eating Pet Cats in Guimaras
The residents of Jordan, Guimaras captured a huge python that was believed to have eaten several pet cats.
On Thursday (August 28, 2025), an unusual rescue was caught on video in Barangay Hoskyn, where in an 11-foot python was captured after eating four cats.
According to the pet owner, they originally had 11 cats inside a cage. But when they checked, only seven were left, and the missing ones were suspected to have been swallowed by the python.
The massive reptile, measuring around 11 feet long, was later discovered near the area, confirming their fears.
The incident shocked the residents, especially the family who lost their pets. For them, the cats were more than just animals; they were companions cared for daily. The loss left the owner heartbroken, but the family also understood the situation as part of nature’s survival instinct.
Neighbors quickly stepped in to help handle the situation. Despite the fear and tension, they managed to secure the python safely without harming it. The residents then turned the snake over to local authorities to ensure it would be relocated to a safer place away from communities.
The incident served as a reminder of how wildlife can sometimes enter human spaces, especially in rural areas where snakes and other animals are still common. It also showed how communities can work together in times of unexpected challenges, balancing compassion for pets with respect for wildlife.
While the family mourns the loss of their cats, they find some comfort in knowing that the snake has been safely taken away, reducing the risk of another attack.
In a previous report, a python snake found inside car engine in Tagum City
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