Puttur: Faiz, a local snake rescuer, popularly know as Snake Faiz, on Friday rescued the 13 python hatchlings from the compound of a resident of a village in the taluk here.

Abbas, the resident of Parpunja of Olamogaru village, found the hatchlings at the bottom of a coconut tree and called Faiz for help. The python hatchlings were rescued and were let off at the jungle by Faiz.

A reptile lover, Faiz has saved many breeds of venomous snakes, including the king cobra, and non-venomous snakes on several occasions at many places.

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Mayabunder: A Pawan Hans helicopter crashed into the sea near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Tuesday morning.

The helicopter went down about two kilometres away from the helipad at around 9:45 am. All persons on board are reported safe.

The cause of the incident is not immediately known, and further details are awaited.

Pawan Hans officials said necessary protocols were initiated following the incident.