A 48-year-old male was rushed to the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Headquarters by family members from Hammonds Farm in Waterloo – KZN, after reportedly collapsing inside his residence.
The family informed Reaction Officers that the man’s daughter observed a snake moving along his body while he was lying on the ground, raising concerns that he may have been bitten following the collapse.
Upon medical assessment, he was found to be semi-conscious. It was established that he is a known diabetic and was suffering from low blood sugar levels. He was stabilised on scene by RUSA Paramedics.
A thorough physical examination was conducted, and no snake bites or puncture wounds were found. The daughter who reportedly saw the snake was not present on scene at the time of interviewing.
The male was transported back to his residence by his family in a stable condition….
