Man Dies Saving Children From World’s Second Most Poisonous Snake

A man lost his life in an attempt to protect several kids from the second-most deadly snake on the planet.

The second-most dangerous snake in the world, the eastern brown snake, bit Jeremy Brookes three times as he raced to the aid of a childcare centre in Deeragun, Townsville, north Queensland, Australia, on March 19, the day he passed away.

Having been called to the scene by a relative, the man had no prior experience dealing with the deadly serpents.

Brookes decided to drive back to his house after getting three bites to his arm, and as his wife was trying to bandage him up, he had a heart attack.

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His wife tried to restart his heart, and when paramedics arrived at Townsville University Hospital to take him to the hospital, they regrettably were unable to rescue him.

Speaking about Brookes’ wife’s attempts to save his life the Queensland Ambulance Service acting director of the Townsville district Paula Marten said: “She immediately immobilised the limb and applied compression bandages, and then the symptoms presented and that’s when his wife has contacted triple-0.”

Ms Marten praised the efforts of his wife adding: “If you’re not aware of snakes, then treat them all as if they are venomous — contact triple-0 and apply the basic first aid measures.”

Ben Avery, a professional snake catcher, advised against approaching the serpents unless one is trained to do so.

He said: “Just do not touch it, call a licensed professional snake catcher. Neurotoxic venom, they are going to start affecting your muscles, your heart, and every single organ.

“Brookes who leaves behind his wife, three children and grandchildren, is the first person to die from a snake bite this year in Australia. His death has now been handed over to the coroner.”

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