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Firefighters Rescue Snake Trapped Inside Air Conditioning Unit

📍 Catarroja, SpainFilmed 19 May 2026NTA10311By Darko Manevski

Credit: Bombers Consorci VLC / NTA

Firefighters carried out a delicate snake rescue at a private home after the animal became trapped inside an outdoor air conditioning unit on a terrace.

Firefighters carried out a delicate snake rescue at a private home after the animal became trapped inside an outdoor air conditioning unit on a terrace.

The operation was conducted by firefighters from the Catarroja station during the afternoon, responding to the situation at a residential property.

Footage shows two firefighters in red-and-yellow protective gear working on a terrace and roof area. One climbed a small ladder to reach the wall-mounted air conditioning unit, while another assisted from below.

A wider view shows three firefighters coordinating around the condenser. One used a long looped pole tool while the others carefully removed parts of the casing to reach the trapped animal.

The snake was safely extracted from inside the unit after careful handling, completing a controlled rescue without reported injuries.

The operation highlights coordinated teamwork by firefighters to safely resolve the situation inside a residential setting.

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Credit: Bombers Consorci VLC / NTA
Byline: Darko Manevski, Journalist
Licence: Non-exclusive · Worldwide
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