GNR officers rescued a snake that became trapped in protective netting in Ponte de Lima, in the northern district of Viana do Castelo.
The rescue was carried out by officers from the local GNR Territorial Post, according to a statement released by the Viana do Castelo Territorial Command on Saturday (October 17).
The snake was carefully freed from the netting and safely returned to its natural habitat.
The GNR shared photographs of the rescue operation on social media, highlighting the importance of protecting wildlife.
“Protecting wild fauna means contributing to the balance of nature,” the GNR said.
The GNR did not specify the species of snake involved or the exact location of the rescue.
Inês Lopes
Newspaper editor at The Portugal Resident