Snake Rescuer, Carrying Cobra Around His Neck, Dies After It Bites Him In MP's Guna
The deceased was identified as Deepak Mahavar, 35, who was known in the area for saving snakes and had built a reputation as a local wildlife rescuer.
In a tragic incident, a snake rescuer died after being bitten by a cobra that he was carrying around his neck after its rescue in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, the police said on Wednesday.
The deceased was identified as Deepak Mahavar, 35, who was known in the area for saving snakes and had built a reputation as a local wildlife rescuer.
Deepak, who worked as a temporary staff member at JP College, had saved countless snakes over the years. Many people in his town admired him for his fearless efforts, and he was often called when snakes entered homes or farms. But this time, his rescue mission turned fatal for him, officials said.
Just days before the incident, Deepak had caught a venomous cobra and placed it in a glass jar. He reportedly planned to use it in a traditional display during an upcoming Shravan procession, which holds religious significance for Hindus.
On the day of the tragedy, while taking his sons to school, Deepak wrapped the cobra around his neck like a chain, India Today reported.
A bystander filmed him riding his bike with the cobra around his neck, and the video quickly spread across social media. But moments after that video was captured, the cobra bit Deepak. He was immediately taken to the hospital and given antivenom, but the bite proved deadly, and doctors could not save him.
Deepak leaves behind two young sons — 14-year-old Chirag and 12-year-old Raunak. Their mother had passed away earlier, making the loss even more devastating for the family. The two boys have now lost both their parents and are left all alone. People in the community expressed shock at Deepak's death. Many said that it was a tragedy that could have been prevented.
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