A 16-year-old motorcyclist in Kampung Banggol Sik Dalam, Kedah, got the fright of his life when a king cobra became trapped between his motorcycle’s brake pedal and engine after he accidentally ran over it.
The incident occurred around 7.30pm yesterday (Oct 9), when the teenager was riding home and spotted the snake slithering across the road.
4m long King Cobra
In a panic, he immediately hit the brakes and jumped off the bike to safety.
However, the 4 metre-long king cobra got caught in the gap between the brake pedal and the motorcycle’s engine, leaving it unable to move.
Unable to retrieve his motorcycle, the frightened teen contacted the Sik Fire and Rescue Department for help.
According to Sin Chew Daily, department chief Mohd Jamil reported that a team of six firefighters led by senior fire officer Suffian Shaburi was dispatched to the scene shortly after receiving the emergency call at 7.40pm.
The firefighters managed to safely remove the snake and resolve the situation without injuries.
Photos shared on Facebook showed the massive serpent wedged tightly in the motorcycle’s metal frame — a sight that left netizens both shocked and amazed at the teen’s narrow escape.
