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An Indonesian woman has been killed and swallowed whole by a 7m (23ft) long python, say local authorities, reports BBC on Monday.
Though such incidents are incredibly rare, this was the second python death reported in Indonesia in just over a year.
Wa Tiba, 54, went missing last Thursday while checking on her vegetable garden on Muna island in Sulawesi province. A huge search was mounted by local people.
Her sandals and machete were found a day later - a giant python with a bloated belly was lying about 30 metres away.
The snake's belly was cut open and the body of the victim was found inside.
Gruesome footage has been circulating on social media in Indonesia showing the woman's body being recovered intact in front of a large crowd.