Rajasthan family notices movement in cooler, finds 5-foot cobra coiled inside

A family in Udaipur found a five-foot cobra coiled inside their cooler while filling it with water. Rescuers removed the snake unharmed and averted a dangerous encounter.Rajasthan family notices movement in cooler, finds 5-foot cobra coiled insideA family in Udaipur nearly got a bizarre surprise while using their cooler after a five-foot cobra was found coiled up inside the appliance.The incident took place at a house in Balicha village, where a family member noticed something moving inside the cooler while filling it with water. Curious about the movement, they shone a light into the unit and were stunned to spot a cobra coiled up inside.The family immediately alerted the Wild Animal and Nature Rescue Society, following which a wildlife rescue team reached the house.In a video widely shared online, a rescuer was seen carefully opening the cooler with a screwdriver. As the cover was removed, the cobra became visible inside the appliance, prompting a shocked gasp from the people gathered around. The rescue team then worked carefully to remove the snake from the cooler without harming it. After successfully bringing out the roughly five-foot-long cobra, the team took it away and released it safely in a forested area later that night.Watch the video here: The snake's presence had gone unnoticed until the family member spotted the movement, and their quick response helped prevent a potentially dangerous encounter.Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.- EndsPublished By: Yashna TalwarPublished On: Aug 21, 2026 18:56 IST