“Do you know what it swallowed?” one of the soldiers asked, his voice tinged with concern. Aditya shook his head. “No idea,” he replied. “But it’s huge. It’s still downstairs.” The soldiers quickly radioed back to their command for guidance.
After another hour of anxious waiting, the water finally began to drain. Slowly but surely, the floodwater that had filled their home started to recede. Aditya watched from the top of the stairs as more of the ground floor became visible, revealing the snake.