A Birmingham meteorologist said his young child is recuperating in the health center after being bitten by a poisonous snake.
Jason Simpson with WVTM in Birmingham and previously with WHNT in Huntsville, shared in a Facebook post that his child, Shelby, was bitten Wednesday by what they think was a big copperhead snake. Shelby, who’s 10th birthday is Sunday, is recuperating at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham.
“We are grateful for the care at Grandview, but there’s something that eases our nerves knowing she’s under the watchful eyes of Children’s of Alabama and a loving Lord tonight. Shelby is tough as nails and has no fear. She’s doing well getting medicine to fight the venom in her little body,” Simpson said in a declaration, including an unique thanks to the members of his church, Valleydale Baptist.
“It’s been a whirlwind tonight, but we know we are blessed to be where we are giving Shelby everything she needs to get better quickly,” he said.
In a Thursday early morning update, Simpson said his child is now enjoying films and chuckling however the “venom did a number on her.”
“She will be ok, but she’s got some healing to do! Thank you for your prayers!” he included.
Simpson has actually long been a fan of Children’s Hospital. His youngest kid, Brody, has Shone’s Complex, an unusual hereditary heart illness that has actually needed numerous remain in the health center and a number of surgical treatments. Simpson contributed in beginning the Castin’ ‘N Catchin’ fishing competition, held each April on Lake Guntersville in Scottsboro, to raise money for the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center at Children’s of Alabama.
LEARN MORE: CDC guidance on what to do if you’re bitten by a poisonous snake
