shocking incident has been captured at a riverside market, where a massive snake suddenly attacked a man while he was leaning over a table of fish.

As seen in the footage, the powerful reptile wrapped itself around his body, creating moments of fear and chaos among the people nearby.

Witnesses standing by the fruit and vegetable stalls were left stunned, some shouting and trying to react as the situation unfolded. It remains unclear how the snake ended up in such a crowded area, but it is believed to have come from the nearby waters.

Such incidents highlight the real dangers of living close to wildlife habitats, where unexpected encounters between humans and wild animals can turn dangerous in seconds.