Cobra Bite Kills Odisha Snake Helpline Volunteer Santosh Chanda During Public Display in Balangir (Watch Video)
A tragic incident in Balangir, Odisha, claimed the life of snake helpline volunteer Santosh Chanda, a well-known snake handler from Sahupada in Sindhekela village. Santosh was called on Wednesday evening to capture a cobra that had entered a villager’s home. After successfully rescuing the reptile, he attempted a public demonstration of his handling skills in the village square.
A tragic incident in Balangir, Odisha, claimed the life of snake helpline volunteer Santosh Chanda, a well-known snake handler from Sahupada in Sindhekela village. Santosh was called on Wednesday evening to capture a cobra that had entered a villager’s home. After successfully rescuing the reptile, he attempted a public demonstration of his handling skills in the village square. During the act, the cobra bit him on the tongue, and he collapsed immediately. He was rushed to Bhawanipatna hospital but was declared dead shortly after arrival. The incident has shocked the local community, which admired his courage and voluntary service. Wildlife experts have warned against risky snake performances, urging people to report snake sightings to trained forest personnel and avoid handling venomous reptiles without proper expertise. Snake Attack in Indore: Constable Dies After Cobra Bite While Trying To Catch Reptile in Madhya Pradesh; Video Surfaces.
Cobra Bite Kills Odisha Snake Rescuer During Public Display
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