In India, a drunken local man wrapped a large python around his neck and nearly died when the snake began choking him. Video of the incident was published by India Today.

The incident took place in the village of Kitasoti Kherd, Jharkhand. The footage shows a man standing with a huge reptile around his neck. Then he starts screaming and trying to get the snake off - the python started choking the Indian.

His friends and son tried to help him - they began uncoiling the snake. At this point, the man fell into the water and got up on all fours. As a result, the victim's friend managed to remove the reptile from his neck.

The Indian was treated on the spot - he did not need hospitalization.