Man spins python to rescue cat, sparks online debate

SINGAPORE: A man’s rescue of a cat from a python has gone viral online, igniting a heated debate among netizens over whether he did the right thing.

In a Facebook post on Thursday (Oct 30), a local man recounted how he heard unusual noises coming from a bush and decided to investigate. Upon closer look, he discovered a tabby cat tightly coiled in the grip of a python inside a drain.

The man grabbed the snake by its tail and spun it several times in the air, using centrifugal force to make it release the cat. A video accompanying the post shows the python finally letting go after being swung repeatedly.

The man said the cat then “darted into the grass like an arrow.”

His video quickly attracted attention and divided opinions online. Some netizens praised his bravery, calling him a hero for saving the cat in a life-or-death situation. Others, however, criticised him for interfering with wildlife and questioned his motives for filming the incident.

One commenter wrote: “Pythons are native to Singapore, while cats are an introduced species. Cats also prey on local wildlife—you probably shouldn’t interfere with natural processes.”

Despite the mixed reactions, the video continues to circulate widely, prompting ongoing discussion about human intervention in nature and the coexistence of wildlife and urban pets in Singapore.