"Fatal Snakebite: Man Dies Removing Venomous Snake from Childcare Center"

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Source: Newsweek
"Fatal Snakebite: Man Dies Removing Venomous Snake from Childcare Center"
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A man in Australia died after being bitten multiple times by an eastern brown snake while trying to remove it from a preschool. Despite his wife's attempts at CPR and first aid, he went into cardiac arrest and later succumbed to the snake's bites. Eastern brown snakes are one of the deadliest in Australia, possessing highly toxic venom that can quickly shut down vital organs. It's advised to leave venomous snakes alone and call professional snake catchers for removal.

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