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Australian police find 5.7m python in Queensland shop | Australian police find 5.7m python in Queensland shop |
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A 5.7m (19ft) python has been seized after it fell from the ceiling of a charity shop in Australia. | A 5.7m (19ft) python has been seized after it fell from the ceiling of a charity shop in Australia. |
The python, weighing 17kg (37lbs), was recovered by a snake-handler after police investigated a suspected break-in at the shop in Ingham, Queensland. | |
"Its head was the size of a small dog," said police spokesman Sgt Don Auld. | "Its head was the size of a small dog," said police spokesman Sgt Don Auld. |
The snake fell through a ceiling panel, smashing shop goods. Police said it may have got in through the roof, which was damaged by Cyclone Yasi in 2011. | The snake fell through a ceiling panel, smashing shop goods. Police said it may have got in through the roof, which was damaged by Cyclone Yasi in 2011. |
When police were initially called to the property on Monday, they believed a person had fallen through the ceiling because the roof panel had been cut in half. | When police were initially called to the property on Monday, they believed a person had fallen through the ceiling because the roof panel had been cut in half. |
Crockery, clothes and other goods were scattered all over the floor. | Crockery, clothes and other goods were scattered all over the floor. |
Police were called back to the shop the following day when a large crowd formed outside. | Police were called back to the shop the following day when a large crowd formed outside. |
Sgt Auld said the snake must have been hiding when police went there the first time. | Sgt Auld said the snake must have been hiding when police went there the first time. |
It has been released in nearby wetlands. | It has been released in nearby wetlands. |
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