Mango the Mongoose’s Snake Standoff – How a Tiny Animal Hero Protected an Entire School
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Mango was a small, curious mongoose who lived near a village school in the countryside. He wasn’t a pet in the usual sense, but everyone treated him like part of the school family. He loved playing in the garden, sneaking crumbs during snack time, and sitting quietly near the chalkboard during story hour.
But one afternoon, Mango showed everyone just how brave a little mongoose could be.
The Quiet Before the Trouble
It was a warm, sunny day. The students were busy painting under the big mango tree while their teacher, Miss Priya, read a story aloud. Mango, as usual, lounged nearby, his eyes half closed in the shade.
Suddenly, Mango’s ears perked up. His nose twitched. Something wasn’t right. In the grass near the tree’s roots, a thin, scaly shape moved silently. A venomous cobra, dark and coiled, had slithered into the garden, just steps away from the children.
The Mongoose Makes His Move
Without a sound, Mango shot to his feet.
While no one had noticed the danger, Mango acted fast. He ran straight toward the snake, letting out a high-pitched squeak. The cobra raised its head, hissing and flaring its hood, but Mango didn’t back down.
The children froze, unsure of what was happening. Miss Priya gasped as she spotted the cobra. “Everyone, stay still!” she whispered, trying to stay calm.
Mango darted left, then right, confusing the snake with his speed. With one final leap, he tackled the cobra away from the kids and toward the far fence.
Safety Restored
The groundskeeper rushed over with a long stick and carefully moved the snake far away from the school. Miss Priya quickly guided the children inside.
Everyone gathered at the windows, watching Mango trot back, a little dusty but unharmed. The kids burst into cheers. “He saved us!” one girl cried.
“That was the bravest thing I’ve ever seen,” said Miss Priya, placing a hand over her heart.
A Village Hero
From that day on, Mango wasn’t just the school mongoose; he was Mango the Guardian.
The students made him a tiny medal from gold paper and hung it by his favorite resting spot. The local newspaper even ran a headline:
“Mongoose Protects School from Snake – Tiny Guardian Saves the Day!”
Now, when new students arrive at the school, they’re told the story of Mango, the furry little hero who stood between them and danger without a second thought.
Because heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes, they have tails.
The End !
Nadeera Nilupamali
Nadeera Nilupamali
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