On Sunday night, a boa constrictor was rescued from a residence in Ji-Paraná, a city in Brazil's Rondônia state. The snake was found coiled among stacks of roof tiles, alarming the homeowners when they discovered it. A video captured prior to the snake's rescue showed the creature nestled among the tiles, highlighting the unusual occurrence of a large snake in an urban setting.

Local firefighters received a call from the homeowner, and they successfully captured the boa constrictor without harm before returning it to its natural habitat. The incident underscores the wildlife challenge faced by urban communities, particularly during the 'Amazonian winter' which often drives snakes into human-inhabited areas as they search for drier locations due to habitat destruction caused by seasonal flooding and other environmental factors.

Authorities are cautioning the public against attempting to capture wild animals themselves, advising instead to call the emergency services at 193, allowing trained professionals to handle such situations. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting wildlife and using appropriate channels in case of encounters with wild animals, to ensure both human and animal safety.