A small village in India was thrown into shock and amazement after a dramatic and almost unbelievable incident involving a two-year-old boy and a deadly cobra.
The boy, Govinda Kumar, lives with his family in Bankatwa village, located in the Majhaulia block of Bihar’s West Champaran district. On a quiet Friday afternoon, while most villagers went about their daily routines, Govinda was playing innocently in the yard outside his home. What started as a normal day quickly turned into a life-and-death struggle that stunned everyone who later heard the story.
According to family members, Govinda had been amusing himself near the house when he suddenly noticed a snake slithering close by. The reptile, later identified as a venomous three-foot-long cobra, is one of the most feared snakes in India, capable of delivering a fatal bite within minutes if not treated. Startled but not scared, the toddler reportedly picked up a piece of brick lying nearby and threw it at the snake. This action angered the cobra, which immediately switched from cautious to aggressive mode.
In a split second, the cobra lunged at the boy and coiled itself tightly around his small arm, hissing and preparing to strike. Most adults would have panicked in such a situation, but Govinda reacted in a way no one could have imagined. Instead of crying or trying to shake the snake off, he fought back with pure instinct. In a shocking and rare turn of events, the boy bent forward and sank his tiny teeth deep into the cobra’s head. The bite was so forceful that the reptile collapsed and died on the spot.
By this time, Govinda’s family had noticed what was happening. His grandmother, Mateshwari Devi, rushed to the scene along with other relatives. She recalled the terrifying moment, saying:
“When we saw the snake in the child’s hand, everyone screamed and ran toward him. But before we could even react, Govinda had already bitten the snake, killing it instantly.”
Though the snake was dead, the danger was far from over. Within minutes, Govinda lost consciousness, causing his family to fear the worst. They rushed him to a local health centre before transferring him urgently to the Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH) in Bettiah for specialist treatment.
Doctors at GMCH were astonished when they heard the account from Govinda’s parents. Dr. Surab Kumar, the physician leading the treatment, confirmed that the cobra indeed died from the severe injuries to its head and mouth, caused by the boy’s unexpected bite. He further explained:
“The venom did affect Govinda, but not fatally. Timely medical attention saved his life. The child is stable and remains under observation while receiving continuous medication.”
The medical team initially found the case hard to believe and even cross-checked the details with the parents to confirm that the cobra had not bitten Govinda. “We wanted to make sure that venom had not entered the boy’s bloodstream,” Dr. Kumar added. Fortunately, the child did not suffer a poisonous snakebite, though the stress and contact with the reptile left him in a fragile state.
Govinda was immediately administered anti-allergy medication and placed under careful observation by the hospital staff. Thanks to quick intervention, his condition gradually improved, and doctors reassured the family that he was no longer in immediate danger.
The extraordinary story of the toddler who bit a cobra to death quickly spread throughout the village and beyond, leaving many in awe. In a country where cobras are not only feared but also revered in traditional beliefs, the idea of a small child defeating such a deadly reptile seemed almost mythical. Villagers described Govinda’s act as both terrifying and miraculous, a story that would surely be remembered for years to come.
What remains certain is that the boy’s quick instinct, coupled with the timely actions of his family and doctors, saved his young life. And in doing so, he left behind a story that continues to amaze everyone who hears it: a two-year-old defeating one of nature’s most dangerous predators with nothing but his will to survive.
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