In July 2026, in Karnal district, Haryana, India, a nine-year-old family Labrador named Jimmy rushed forward when a black cobra approached the home. The Times of India reported that Jimmy was bitten multiple times but kept attacking the snake and protecting owner Sumit and the family. The cobra was later captured and released back into its habitat, but Jimmy died after the venom spread. Sumit said he was alive only thanks to Jimmy.

Karnal district, Haryana, India

When the black snake reached the home

Public reports said a black cobra entered the residential area of a family in Karnal. A venomous snake suddenly appearing in a home space is a serious risk for both people and animals.

Jimmy, a nine-year-old Labrador, noticed the danger first. She did not retreat. She rushed toward the cobra and put her own body between the threat and the family.

Bitten, but still fighting

The Times of India reported that Jimmy was bitten in the mouth during the confrontation and was bitten more than once. Even then, she kept attacking until the immediate threat was gone.

The act does not need to be turned into a fairy tale. It can be understood as instinct, attachment and protection erupting in a few seconds: when danger crossed the threshold, the family dog moved to the front.

Sumit's sentence

The snake was later caught and released into its habitat. Jimmy, however, did not survive until a veterinarian could arrive. The venom spread quickly, and she died within minutes.

Owner Sumit said emotionally in the video that he was alive only thanks to Jimmy. To him, Jimmy was not just a watchdog, but a family member who had lived with them for almost nine years.

Why this record matters

This record belongs in the archive of family dogs protecting people. Its purpose is not to encourage people or animals to approach venomous snakes, but to preserve a documented moment when a dog gave her life to keep her family safe.

This article uses The Times of India report image. It does not use an unrelated Labrador image and does not expand social-media details beyond what public reporting supports.

Timeline

• 2026-07-01 The Times of India reported the Jimmy cobra incident and said CCTV footage had circulated on social media.
• During the incident Jimmy noticed the black cobra near the home, confronted it and was bitten multiple times.
• Afterward The cobra was captured and released; Jimmy died after the venom spread.

Public source

• The Times of India: Pet dog dies protecting owner from Cobra in Haryana