A family's pit bull became an unlikely hero when it fought off a deadly king cobra that had slithered into their garden.
The drama unfolded in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh on September 24th when children playing in the backyard suddenly started screaming.
Their cries alerted Jenny, the family's pit bull, who was tied up nearby. In a remarkable display of protective instinct, Jenny broke free from her leash and rushed to confront the venomous intruder.
Footage of the encounter (Can be seen at the bottom of the article) shows Jenny, a black and white pit bull, locked in a fierce struggle with the cobra. For a nail-biting five minutes, the dog gripped the snake in her jaws, shaking it violently until the threat was neutralized.
The homeowner, who was away during the incident, later told NDTV,
"We live near farmland, so snake encounters aren't uncommon. But Jenny's bravery still amazes me. This isn't even her first snake - she's taken down about 8 to 10 before!"
He added,
"You know, pit bulls often get a bad rap, but our Jenny has never shown aggression towards people. If anything, she's a lifesaver. Without her quick action that day, we could have been facing a real tragedy.".
