Berhampur: Panic gripped the residents of Pendurabadi village under Digapahandi Forest Range in Ganjam district after a 10-feet-long King Cobra was found inside a house in the locality today.

After spotting the reptile this morning, the family members immediately called up the Snake Helpline. On receiving information, a team of the Snake Helpline reached the spot and rescued the reptile. The snake was later released into Changudidei Reserve Forest.

The King Cobra might have entered the house in search of food last night, said a forest official.