Unbelievable! Man carries live cobra to health center after being bitten in northern India
by Ekta ChaubeyIn a shocking incident in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh, a man carried a live cobra to a community health center after being bitten by the snake.
The incident took place in Lakhimpur Kheri district and went viral on August 24.
Video footage showed the man holding a jar with the cobra inside at the health center, showcasing the snake to those around and describing the incident. The snake, still alive, was standing inside the box with its hood spread, leaving everyone at the center astonished.
According to reports, the incident occurred in the Palia area when Hari Swaroop, a resident of Sampoorna Nagar, was bitten by the cobra while trying to capture it. Displaying quick thinking, he managed to press the snake’s mouth shut with a stick before locking it in a box. Despite the bite, he, with the help of his family members, rushed to the Palia Community Health Center.
Upon reaching the hospital, Swaroop placed the cobra on the doctor’s table, leaving the medical staff and bystanders in shock. The doctors immediately started treatment, while the cobra remained in the box, its hood spread wide, causing widespread concern.
After receiving medical care, Swaroop’s condition is reportedly improving. The cobra, still alive, was later safely removed from the premises.