Heavy rains in Mumbai on the night of August 20 brought unexpected challenges for residents of Juhu and Powai. In an unusual scenario, a snake was spotted on the streets of Juhu Tara Road. As soon as the residents noticed the reptile, they contacted wildlife rescuer and photographer Karan Solanki from NGO Aasha: The Hope for Animals Welfare Trust. Acting swiftly, Karan responded to the call and helped prevent panic among locals.

Karan, accompanied by his father, Navin Solanki, rushed to the spot despite the heavy downpour on Wednesday. On arrival, they discovered a green vine snake hiding inside a discarded plastic bag.

The father-son duo safely rescued the snake and took a few moments to educate residents about its ecological significance, stressing that such reptiles play a vital role in maintaining balance in urban biodiversity and that not every snake is venomous.