A team of forest department officials rescued an 18-feet-long python in northern India's Uttarakhand.

The incident took place in Doiwala town near Dehradun on August 18.

A team led by Ravi Joshi assisted in the dramatic rescue operation.

Footage shows the rescuers making desperate efforts to capture the serpent safely, while a crowd gathered to watch.

An official can be seen using a snake catcher stick to lure the python out of the thick bush cover. The python attempts to strike back, but after several attempts, officials managed to drag the snake out of the bush.

A man then holds the snake by its neck while others attempt to secure the serpent inside a sack.

According to local reports, the python will be released into Rajaji park.

A team of forest department officials have rescued an 18-feet-long python in northern India's Uttarakhand.

The incident took place in Doiwala town near Dehradun on August 18.

Visuals show rescuers making desperate efforts to capture the serpent safely, while people gather to see the enormous reptile.

An official can be seen using a snake catcher stick to lure the python out of the thick bush cover.

The python attempts to strike back at the officials several times.

After several attempts, the officials managed to drag the snake out of the bush.

An official can be seen holding the snake by its neck while the other attempts to secure the serpent inside a sack.

A team led by Ravi Joshi, including Jitendra Bisht from Head Quarter and Beat Officer Rajesh Dobhal assisted in the dramatic rescue operation.

According to the reports, the python will be released into the Rajaji park.