Tragic Cobra Bite Claims Life of Heroic Snake Rescuer in Gondia; Devastating Incident Caught on Camera Highlights Critical Need for Enhanced Safety Measures

In a tragic turn of events, a snake rescuer died after being bitten by a cobra. The incident, which was captured on video, highlights the perils associated with handling venomous snakes.

Gondia, India — The danger of encountering snakes often leads people to avoid them, but for snake rescuers, confronting these creatures is part of their mission. King cobras, known for their potent venom, pose a significant risk, with even a single drop being potentially lethal to humans. Despite this, dedicated snake rescuers work courageously to save these reptiles and ensure safety for both snakes and humans alike.

However, a recent incident in Fulchur, Gondia district, turned tragic when a snake rescuer, Sunil Nagpure, aged 44, was bitten by a king cobra he was attempting to rescue. Nagpure had a history of saving hundreds of snakes throughout his life. On this occasion, he responded to a report of a snake in a home in Karanja. He successfully captured the snake but was bitten by it while transferring it into a plastic bag.

In a tragic turn of events, a snake rescuer died after being bitten by a cobra. The incident, which was captured on video, highlights the perils associated with handling venomous snakes.

Gondia, India — The danger of encountering snakes often leads people to avoid them, but for snake rescuers, confronting these creatures is part of their mission. King cobras, known for their potent venom, pose a significant risk, with even a single drop being potentially lethal to humans. Despite this, dedicated snake rescuers work courageously to save these reptiles and ensure safety for both snakes and humans alike.

However, a recent incident in Fulchur, Gondia district, turned tragic when a snake rescuer, Sunil Nagpure, aged 44, was bitten by a king cobra he was attempting to rescue. Nagpure had a history of saving hundreds of snakes throughout his life. On this occasion, he responded to a report of a snake in a home in Karanja. He successfully captured the snake but was bitten by it while transferring it into a plastic bag.