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A tragic incident unfolded when a German visitor lost his life after a venomous cobra, part of a snake exhibition, reportedly made its way into his pants and bit his leg, as reported by local authorities.
This unfortunate event transpired in early April at a high-end resort in Egypt, as disclosed by the Bavarian State Police in Germany, who shared the information on Monday.
Authorities stated, “During the snake charmer’s act, a snake entered the trousers of a 57-year-old man, leading to a bite on the German tourist’s leg.”
The police revealed that the victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, was vacationing with two relatives from the Unterallgäu region of Germany.
In April 2010, a King Cobra can be seen standing upright inside a building. (Photo by Patrick Aventurier)
Authorities said the snake charmer event was part of a hotel entertainment program in the resort city of Hurghada, a popular Red Sea destination known for its upscale all-inclusive packages, as well as nearby desert and water excursions.
Two snakes, believed to be cobras, were used in the show, officials said.
Investigators indicated that it is not uncommon for performers to allow snakes to interact closely with audience members, as some of the snakes were reportedly placed around guests’ necks during the act.
However, during one segment of the performance, a snake reportedly bit the German tourist after crawling into his clothing.
“He subsequently exhibited clear symptoms of poisoning and required resuscitation,” officials said.
He reportedly died shortly after arriving at a local hospital.
Tourists swim in the Sunny Days Elpalacio beach in the Egyptian Red Sea resort city of Hurghada. (MOHAMED EL-SHAHED / AFP)
The results of a toxicological examination are still pending, Bavarian police said.
The investigation is being handled by Germany’s Memmingen Criminal Police Inspectorate under the direction of the Memmingen Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPPO).
Tourists swimming at the Red Sea Egyptian resort of Hurghada on June 18, 2020 (KHALED DESOUKI/AFP)
Cobras are known for being highly venomous snakes. Their bite can lead to rapid respiratory failure and paralysis without prompt medical treatment.
Fox News Digital has reached out to MPPO for more information.