Tourist dies after being bitten at snake-charming show in Egypt
Summary
A German tourist died after a cobra bit him on the leg during a snake-charming show in Hurghada, Egypt. He was bitten when the snake crawled into his pants, showed signs of poisoning, and later died in the hospital. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities await toxicology test results.Key Facts
- The victim was a 57-year-old German man from Bavaria, on vacation with relatives.
- The incident happened in early April at a hotel in Hurghada, a popular Red Sea tourist spot in Egypt.
- Two cobras were used in the snake-charming show and were placed on audience members.
- The cobra crawled into the man's trousers and bit his leg, causing poisoning symptoms.
- The man was resuscitated and taken to a hospital but died later.
- German police and prosecutors are investigating, waiting for toxicology test results.
- Egyptian authorities said they were unaware of the incident when asked.
- Worldwide, about 5.4 million people are bitten by snakes each year, with up to 138,000 deaths mainly in India.
- In recent months, at least three people died from rattlesnake bites in Southern California.
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