The 'world's largest anaconda' which went viral last month was found dead in the Amazon.<br /><br />Scientists discovered the new species in July last year and a video of Dutch biologist Freek Vonk swimming next to the huge snake went viral last month (February 2024).<br /><br />Professor Freek Vonk said on his Instagram: "It's with a lot of pain in my heart that I would like to let you know that the mighty big green anaconda I swam with was found dead in the river this weekend. <br /><br />I have heard from various sources that she was shot dead, although there is still no official confirmation on the cause of death. <br /><br />"I'm so sad and so angry at the same time! What a sad and tragic loss. And how SICK do you have to be to do this to such a beautiful and unique animal!?"
