A brave forest officer from Kerala has won hearts across the country after a video of her rescuing a 16-foot king cobra went viral. The officer, G S Roshni, was seen calmly saving the dangerous snake from a stream, where it could have harmed local people. Her quick and fearless action avoided panic and kept everyone safe.
The incident took place in the Paruthipalli Range of Kerala. A massive king cobra was spotted in a shallow stream that many locals use for bathing. Fearing danger, the Kerala Forest Department sent its Rapid Response Team to the scene.
Among the five team members, it was Officer G S Roshni who stepped up. Using a special snake-catching tool, she gently caught the cobra and safely released it into the nearby forest — far from any human settlements.
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First Time Handling a King Cobra
This was Roshni’s first time rescuing a king cobra. But she’s no stranger to snake rescues. In fact, she has saved over 800 snakes in her eight-year career with the Kerala Forest Department. Retired forest officer Susanta Nanda shared the video online and praised her courage, calling her one of the “green queens” of the wild.
Sachin Tendulkar Joins in Praising the Officer
The video gained lots of attention on social media. Even cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar appreciated her efforts. He posted, “Graceful, courageous, and fearless — all in a day’s work for Officer Roshni.”
Graceful, courageous, and fearless, all in a day’s work for Officer Roshni. 🫡 https://t.co/1rLzkLWjVk
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 8, 2025
People online also praised her. One person wrote, “Queen handling a king – a real-life hero at work.”
A True Hero for Both People and Wildlife
Despite it being her first time rescuing a king cobra, Roshni handled the situation with calm and care. Her actions showed her dedication to protecting both people and wild animals.
Her story is a reminder of the brave work done by forest officers every day — often behind the scenes — to keep us and nature safe.
