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German Tourist Dies After Snake Bite at Hurghada Hotel Show

Bavarian police are investigating the death with toxicology results pending.

Overview

  • The 57-year-old traveler was at a resort snake-charmer show with his family in Hurghada when a snake slipped into his pants and bit his leg.
  • He showed severe signs of venom poisoning, received resuscitation at the scene, was taken to a local hospital, and later died.
  • Police said the hotel act used two snakes believed to be cobras and placed them on audience members as part of the performance.
  • The Division of Criminal Investigation in Memmingen opened the case, and toxicology testing will help confirm the cause.
  • The case has renewed questions about hotel wildlife shows and guest safety, as the WHO says venomous snakebites kill tens of thousands each year.