Woman calls Montgomery County Police to home to remove snake after animal control was unavailable
- Montgomery County cop forced into amateur herpetology after animal control taps out
- Bodycam footage captures officer's surprise first-time snake wrangling under a bed
- Elderly resident left with a surprise roommate until local law enforcement intervened
- Two-foot lake escapee safely relocated back to the wild
Brief Summary
Montgomery County police officer Austin Fogarty traded his handcuffs for a snake-grabbing tool this week when a local woman discovered an uninvited guest hiding under her bed. With animal control unavailable until the following day, the officer stepped in to handle the slithering intruder himself. Despite having zero prior experience in reptile handling, Fogarty managed to safely extract the two-foot serpent and return it to the great outdoors without a scratch on anyone involved.
Why This Matters
This story highlights the growing gaps in local government services where taxpayers are left to fend for themselves when non-emergency situations arise. When animal control services are unavailable, police resources are inevitably diverted from actual crime prevention to handle domestic wildlife issues. You should be aware that your local municipal services may not be as accessible as you expect, potentially leaving you to rely on first responders for tasks far outside their usual jurisdiction.