A shocking moment was captured in a forest area when a man managed to rescue a baby monkey from the jaws of a giant snake just seconds before it was completely swallowed. The footage shows the snake with its mouth fully stretched around the small monkey while the man carefully tried to pull it out alive.

According to reports, the baby monkey survived the terrifying attack, although animals in these situations can suffer from extreme stress, breathing difficulties, and internal injuries caused by the snake’s powerful grip and jaws. Experts say survival is possible if the animal is rescued quickly before the snake fully tightens its body or completes the swallowing process.

After such attacks, rescued animals often need time to recover, rehydrate, and calm down from the trauma. The dramatic footage has gone viral online, with many people calling the rescuer a hero for risking himself to save the young monkey’s life.