The household of a Queensland man hailed a hero after eradicating a suspected japanese brown from his pal’s leg have revealed it wasn’t a snake chew that killed him. Now one other principle of what could have occurred has emerged.
The 68 yr old went into cardiac arrest about 6.30pm on Saturday whereas attending the Koumala State School centenary reunion, about 60km south of Mackay.
Witnesses had believed he had been bitten by a suspected japanese brown snake after he efficiently eliminated it from his mate’s ankle.
It is known Lloyd Younger, 65, had suffered a dry chew and was taken to Mackay Base Hospital in a steady situation and launched on Sunday.
The household of Mr Morrison, often known as Donny, on Thursday launched a press release about his tragic demise.
“We have received preliminary findings from the coroner’s office which confirm that there was no snake venom in Donny’s system,” the assertion learn.
Koumala State School was celebrating its one centesimal yr when the tragedy occurred.
“This therefore rules out snakebite as a contributing factor or cause of death.”
The precise reason behind Mr Morrison’s demise continues to be underneath investigation.
“It is believed that Donny may have had an underlying medical condition that he was unaware of,” the assertion learn.
“We offer our heartfelt thanks to all first responders and the many members of our Koumala community who provided assistance on the night.
“These past few days have been exceptionally distressing for the family, and we kindly ask for privacy during this time to grieve our loss and bid farewell to Donny.”
It is known a snake catcher was not referred to as following the incident as a result of there was an absence of affirmation a snake was positively concerned, and the place the snake had gone afterwards.
Donald (Donny) Morrison died after he efficiently eliminated a snake from his mate’s ankle at Koumala. Picture: Facebook
Koumala State School workers got here to the campus on Sunday and did a walk via trying to find any garbage or private belongings left behind. They reported seeing no snake.
There is bushland immediately behind and on one facet of the varsity grounds and snakes are identified to maneuver usually across the space.
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SNAKE ID GROUP HAS OWN THEORY ON WHAT HAPPENED
A Facebook group with greater than 100,000 followers posted its personal principle on what could have occurred.
Matthew Hampton wrote on Snake Identification Australia nobody had confirmed it was a brown snake however paramedics may need suspected it as a result of Mr Morrison had related signs to such a chew.
“There are more than a dozen species in Mackay including the Eastern Brown. At no point was a brown snake photographed or confirmed by anyone, all assumptions,’’ Mr Hampton said.
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He suggested Mr Morrison might have had a cardiac arrest brought on by underlying health issues, triggered by the stress of catching the snake.
“In my opinion I think the first man stood on a Spotted Python (brown in colour – common in Mackay, non venomous) the snake wrapped up his foot and held on (normal constricting behaviour when they feel attacked by a predator).
“Mr Morrison bravely untied the snake and got it off his friend’s leg, walked away with it and apparently it was striking at him as he walked away and the stress of it all led to what happened.”
The group paid its condolences to Mr Morrison’s household.
A Queensland Coroners Court spokesman confirmed Mr Morrison’s demise was reported to the Central Coroner and was underneath investigation, however updates could be supplied on to the household.
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