Over the past decade, India has witnessed a significant rise in online shopping. Major e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart have revolutionized the retail landscape, offering a vast array of products ranging from electronics to groceries. The convenience, easy return policies, and reliable delivery services have made online shopping the preferred choice for many.
However, with the convenience come certain challenges. Issues such as occasional delivery errors, counterfeit goods, and logistical hurdles in remote areas persist. While such errors are not uncommon, a Bengaluru woman recently experienced an unusual and alarming incident when she found a live cobra in her Amazon delivery. The video of this incident quickly went viral, drawing widespread attention and prompting a public response from Amazon.
Live Cobra Found in Amazon Package of Bengaluru Woman
A woman residing on Sarjapur Road in Bengaluru ordered an Xbox controller from Amazon. To her shock, upon opening the package, she discovered a live cobra entangled in packing tape. Fortunately, she remained unharmed as the snake was immobilized by the tape.
Shocked and startled, she recorded the incident and posted the video on social media. The video shows the Amazon package partially opened within a bucket, with the snake struggling to free itself from the tape.
The snake was identified as a potentially dangerous Spectacled Cobra, a species native to Karnataka. Reports confirmed that the snake was safely captured and released in a secure area away from human habitation.
Here’s the Video
In a shocking incident, a family on Sarjapur Road received a live Spectacled Cobra with their Amazon order for an Xbox controller.
— Prakash (@Prakash20202021) June 19, 2024
The venomous snake was fortunately stuck to packaging tape, preventing harm.#ITReel #Sarjapur #AmazonOrder #SnakeInAmazonOrder pic.twitter.com/EClaQrt1B6
Amazon’s Response to the Incident
In response to the incident, Amazon publicly addressed the situation, expressing regret and requesting more information to investigate further. They replied to the video with the following message
“We’re sorry to hear about the inconvenience you’ve experienced with the Amazon order. We’d like to have this checked. Please share the required details, and our team will get back to you soon with an update. -Sairam”
We're sorry to know about the inconvenience you've had with the Amazon order. We'd like to have this checked. Please share the required details here: https://t.co/l4HOFy5vie, and our team will get back to you soon with an update.
— Amazon Help (@AmazonHelp) June 17, 2024
-Sairam
Reactions from Netizens
The video quickly went viral, garnering attention from prominent media outlets. The incident sparked a range of reactions on social media, from humour to outrage. Some netizens made light of the situation, while others cautioned people to be vigilant when accepting deliveries. Many criticized Amazon, demanding explanations and accountability.
they shipped a snake game with the controller. nbd.
— Selva Prakash (@selva83) June 19, 2024
Shocking 🤯 amazon directly supplying from amazon forest 😱😲😳
— Avinash Pradhaan (@Apradhan11) June 19, 2024
Use it for snakes n ladders or the fvrte nokia game
— Unstable-ATOM (@speakout_maddy) June 19, 2024
It's natural to find cobras in amazon. Their association existed for a long time. Don't be surprised.
— Hariprasad Uday (@entoharit) June 19, 2024
As Amazon works swiftly to resolve the issue, the affected customer has been assured of support and assistance.
Conclusion
This unusual incident highlights the potential challenges and risks associated with online shopping, even from reputable platforms like Amazon. It serves as a reminder for both consumers and companies to remain vigilant and responsive to ensure safety and reliability in the online shopping experience.