I read the news from online version of "Media Indonesia" the national
Indonesian newspaper. (MIOL = Media Indonesia - Online.)
It is my poor translation:
Monday, December 15, 2003, 2:00PM Western Indonesia Time
INTERNATIONAL
Python Snake Swallowed a Young Girl in India
NEW DELHI--MIOL: A young girl, age 17, was swallowed by a python in the state of Uttar Pradesh, North India, witnessed by her little sister, as reported by New Delhi Television on Friday.
At that time, Guddi, the victim, was playing with her little sister, Raju Devi (12), outside of their house in Ghera Village, Unnao District, about 55 km from Lucknow, the capital.
Devi said that the python suddenly got out of its den, dragged and then swallowed Guddi.
The department of forestry officials dug a 10-foot hole near the python's
den, but could not find the snake. They found eggs and some baby pythons.
The police said that they found her sandals and shawl near the python's
den. (O-2)
It is the original news in Indonesian language:
http://www.mediaindo.co.id/berita.asp?id=34239 :
Senin, 15 Desember 2003 14:00 WIB
INTERNASIONAL
Ular Piton Telan Seorang Gadis Belia di India
NEW DELHI--MIOL: Seorang gadis belia berusia 17 tahun ditelan ular piton di negara bagian Uttar Pradesh, India Utara, dengan disaksikan oleh adik perempuannya, demikian laporan Televisi New Delhi, Jumat.
Korban yang bernama Guddi kala itu sedang bermain bersama dengan adik perempuannya, Raju Devi (12), di luar rumah mereka di Desa Ghera, Distrik Unnao, sekitar 55 kilometer dari ibukota Lucknow.
Devi mengatakan, ular piton itu tiba-tiba keluar dengan cepat dari sarangnya, menyeret, kemudian menelan Guddi.
Para petugas dari departemen kehutanan menggali lubang berkedalaman 10 kaki dekat sarang piton, namun tidak berhasil menemukan lokasi ular itu. Mereka menemukan telur dan sejumlah piton kecil.
Polisi mengatakan, mereka menemukan sandal dan selendang korban dekat sarang piton tersebut. (O-2)
Bye,
Suyono
Kentson wrote:
Please tell me they save the girl....?
I wouldn't have hesitated to kill the sorry snake!