A group of men desperately tried to save a pet dog which was eaten by a gigantic 16ft long snake.
José Gongo Morales and pals tried to rescue the German Shepherd.
The snake had already swallowed the 10-month-old pup when José and other men spotted it.
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In graphic footage, José showed the snake’s body on the ground which had been cut open so that the dog could be pulled from it.
The men used a tape measure to determine the size of the reptile.
Unfortunately, when the dog’s body was recovered, it was too late, as reported by Need To Know.
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José revealed said this was the second time this week a snake had eaten a pet in the area.
He wrote: “Second case this week that a snake eats a pet in Puerto Rico.”
The animals were found in Naranjito, a town and municipality in Puerto Rico located in the central region of the island.
According to local press, at least four large snakes have been found there in a short period of time.
Local Grisel said: “At the wrong time I saw this video. I have a dog just like that. I’d go crazy.”
Kevin said: “This is getting out of hand.”
“We have to protect our children and pets. Pets are part of the family,” Jeanette added.
Jhon said: “I don’t understand the need to kill that python after it ate it.”
“This is horrible. I’m scared to death,” added Lourdes.
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