Arrom Arunroj, at 64 years old, found herself in an unimaginable battle on a quiet Tuesday night at her home in Samut Prakan. This wasn’t a typical evening by any measure; instead, she was entangled in the coils of a massive 4-meter-long python.
The drama unfolded in her house in soi Suk Sawat 84, tambon Khlong Bang Pla Kot, in the Phra Samut Chedi district. The massive serpent had wrapped itself around her for nearly two harrowing hours.
Her weakening cries for help echoed into the night, eventually catching the attention of a concerned neighbor passing by, who promptly alerted authorities around 10pm.
Enter the brave souls from the Samut Prakan Poh Tek Tung Foundation. Responding swiftly, the rescuers arrived at the dimly lit house. Despite the daunting darkness, the faint sounds of Ms. Arunroj’s pleas guided them.
Faced with a locked door, the team had to break in. Inside, in the rear portion of the house, the shocking sight awaited—Arrom Arunroj, visibly pale and weary, ensnared by the formidable python, which weighed no less than 20 kilograms.
Carefully but urgently, the rescuers worked to extricate her from the snake’s deadly embrace. It took a taxing 30 minutes to finally free her. First aid was administered promptly, and Arrom was rushed to the nearest hospital. Though pythons aren’t venomous, Ms. Arunroj’s body bore multiple bite wounds, each with potential for infection.
After the terrifying encounter, Ms. Arrom shared her story. A maid at a children’s hospital in Bangkok, she had been living alone since the passing of her husband the previous year.
As usual, she returned home from work that evening, had her dinner around 8:30pm, and proceeded to wash the dishes at the back of her house, which is bordered by a thick reed forest. As she was squatting down, engrossed in her task, a sudden, fierce pain shot through her right thigh. In a moment of horror, she looked down to see a massive snake sinking its teeth into her.
Instinctively, she grabbed the serpent’s head, desperately trying to pull it off, but the python’s strength was overwhelming. She tumbled to the ground, the snake’s coils tightening around her with relentless force.
For almost two painstaking hours, Ms. Arrom struggled, shouting for help whenever she could catch a breath. It wasn’t until a neighbor, passing by, finally heard her desperate cries and called for help that her ordeal met its end.
Now, safe and recovering in the hospital, Ms. Arrom is rebuilding her strength after the terrifying encounter. Her story stands as a profound reminder of unexpected dangers and the quiet heroism that can emerge in moments of crisis.
This story is horrifying. I can’t believe a python could do this much damage. Kudos to the rescuers!
Absolutely, the rescuers were brave. But it’s also a little reckless to live so close to a reed forest.
True, but you can’t always choose where you live. Sometimes people don’t have the luxury to move to safer areas.
Why is no one talking about how dangerous pythons and other wildlife can be? There should be more awareness and preventive measures!
Pythons are part of the ecosystem. While this incident is tragic, we need to respect wildlife and their habitats.
I respect wildlife, but human lives should come first. Stricter controls are needed.
Poor Ms. Arunroj! I can’t imagine the trauma she’s going through. I hope she gets all the support she needs.
This wouldn’t happen if people kept their surroundings clean. Snakes come because of the food supply like rats.
That’s a harsh judgment. She might have no control over her surroundings given her situation.
Maybe, but a little effort can go a long way in preventing such horrors.
What a brave lady! I don’t know if I would have had the strength to fight for two hours.
Pythons are fascinating creatures, but this incident really highlights the fine line between fascination and danger.
Pythons are typically non-aggressive towards humans. The snake might have been scared or threatened. Just a sad situation all around.
I can totally relate! I live near a wooded area and have had a close call with a snake myself. It’s terrifying.
Wow, that must have been scary. What did you do to make your place safer?
I hired someone to clear the bushes and tall grass around my house. It has helped quite a bit.
This is why humans should control wildlife better. Animals shouldn’t be a threat to our lives.
Your mindset is part of the problem. We should focus on co-existing with wildlife, not eradicating them.
I didn’t say eradicating. I said control. There’s a difference.
I really hope the local authorities do something to prevent future incidents. This could have ended much worse.
Is it just me or does this sound like something out of a horror movie? I can’t even imagine the fear she went through.
It’s sad for both the human and the snake involved. Encroachment into natural habitats is a real issue.
I think there’s a bigger issue here about emergency response times in rural areas. Glad she survived, but two hours of struggle is unacceptable.
Incredibly brave and resilient. Her fight for survival is truly inspiring.
Why don’t people have emergency devices for situations like this? A simple alarm could have saved her sooner.
Grateful to the neighbors who called for help. Community spirit is so important.
This is why I could never live near the wild. Too many unpredictable dangers out there.
And people think city life is dangerous! Nature has its own set of perils.
We need to find a balance between preserving nature and ensuring human safety. This was a tragic but preventable incident.
Pythons are not native to this region; it’s most likely an escapee from someone’s exotic pet collection. There should be stricter regulations on keeping exotic pets.
This is nothing but bad luck. You can’t plan for something so unexpected. She did her best in an awful situation.