A recent video featuring a man diving into a well to rescue a snake has startled many given the method used. The 1:30 minute clip, which has gone viral on social media, shows the reptile swimming in the water. A man can be seen jumping into the water & swimming towards the snake. He then begins splashing water on the reptile in order to direct it towards another man, who eventually catches it by grabbing onto its tail. The clip concludes with the men putting the snake in a plastic container before releasing it in the forest. With several views, the video is being widely shared across social media platforms with netizens responding to the rescue. While some called it an “act of kindness”, others wondered if it was worth risking one’s life for.