Saved from anaconda

India
February 15, 2007 10:23am CST
A boy of 8 was saved from the jaws of an anaconda by his grand father in Brazil when it tried to devour the boy from headfirst.Mateus Araujo from Sao paolo had been visitng his grand father's farm in the municipality of Cosmorama, a small township about 400 km from Sao Paolo.Joaquim,the grand father of the boy attempted to free his half devoured grand son by attacking the Python with Machete and after a battle that lasted for half an hour,the 66 year old man succeededin pulling his grand son from the jaws of anaconda,which was ultimately killed by the villagers. sydney morning herald
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Marie2473
@Marie2473 (8512)
• Sweden
15 Feb 07
wow that is amazing. His grandfather really is his saving angel. I love to read stories like this, instead of always the depressing news. thanx for sharing this!
34momma
@34momma (13882)
• United States
15 Feb 07
that is just what i said. these stories put a smile on your face and make you feel good the rest of the day!
arlerambabu
@arlerambabu (1079)
• India
16 Feb 07
Thank you.after experiencing an unending spell of monotony in Mylot discussions,I thought of changing my line of action.Small real life incidents have the potential to stir the emotions and I've decided to post such discussions soon.Thank you once again
34momma
@34momma (13882)
• United States
15 Feb 07
that is a great story. you can do anything you want when you put your mind to it. you wanted to save his grandson and he did. that is a great story of courage. i am imspired by it. and thank you for posting it