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Odisha man carries snake that bit him to hospital
A man in Odisha's Bhadrak district caught the snake that bit him and carried it to a community health centre in a plastic container. The incident occurred at Jenasahi in Balimed under…
A man in Odisha's Bhadrak district caught the snake that bit him and carried it to a community health centre in a plastic container. The incident occurred at Jenasahi in Balimed under Basudevpur block on a recent evening.
Bijay Jena was walking with friends when a venomous snake bit him. Instead of leaving the spot, he captured the reptile, placed it in a container, and took it along for treatment. Doctors at the Community Health Centre gave him preliminary care before referring him to the Bhadrak District Headquarters Hospital.
The unusual sight drew attention at the health centre. Further details on Jena's condition and the snake species were not immediately available.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Carrying the biting snake to a hospital is unusual but can help doctors identify the species and administer the correct antivenom. Odisha records among the highest snakebite deaths in India, with the state government reporting over 3,000 fatalities annually in recent years. The World Health Organization classifies snakebite as a neglected tropical disease. Timely identification of the snake, as Bijay Jena attempted, can significantly improve treatment outcomes. The district hospital will likely confirm the species and Jena's condition in the coming days.
Source: odishatv.in
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