A person has died after attempting to take away a snake coiled round one other man’s ankle south of Mackay.
Critical care paramedic Neil Noble demonstrates the right technique to deal with a snake chew.
Two males have been reportedly bitten simply earlier than 8pm on Saturday close to the Koumala State School playground.
An ambulance spokeswoman mentioned a 69-year-old male tried to get the snake off the opposite man’s ankle when he was struck a number of occasions on the chest and arm.
She mentioned that regardless of there being a health care provider current and a defibrillator readily available, the person deteriorated shortly and died whereas a street ambulance and CQ Rescue helicopter have been on the way in which.
It is believed the opposite man additionally sustained bites and was taken to Mackay Base Hospital in a steady situation.
The ambulance spokeswoman mentioned the person’s demise served as a tragic reminder to be snake-aware and to keep away from dealing with them.
A police spokeswoman mentioned a report can be ready for the coroner.
