Tragic Loss Hero Succumbs While Attempting To Rescue Children From World’s Second Most Poisonous Snake

A man tragically lost his life while attempting to rescue a group of children from the world’s second most poisonous snake.

Jeremy Brookes, aged 47, passed away on March 19 after rushing to the aid of a childcare center in Deeragun, Townsville, located in north Queensland, Australia. He was bitten three times by the highly venomous eastern brown snake, which ranks as the second most venomous in the world….READ ALSOSnake Sellers Spotted Selling Huge Python In Rivers

Brookes, who had been summoned to the premises by a relative, had no prior experience in handling such lethal serpents.

After sustaining three bites to his arm, Brookes decided to drive back to his home, where despite his wife’s efforts to bandage him up, he suffered a heart attack.

Efforts to revive him were made by his wife and subsequently by paramedics who transported him to Townsville University Hospital. Sadly, they were unable to save him.

Regarding Brookes’ wife’s attempts to save his life, Paula Marten, the acting director of the Townsville district for the Queensland Ambulance Service, stated: “She immediately immobilized the limb and applied compression bandages, and then the symptoms presented, and that’s when his wife contacted triple-0.”

Marten commended his wife’s efforts, stating: “If you’re not aware of snakes, then treat them all as if they are venomous — contact triple-0 and apply the basic first aid measures.”

Professional snake catcher Ben Avery cautioned that only trained catchers should approach such serpents.

“Just do not touch it, call a licensed professional snake catcher. Neurotoxic venom, they are going to start affecting your muscles, your heart, and every single organ,” he advised.

Brookes, survived by his wife, three children, and grandchildren, is the first person to succumb to a snake bite this year in Australia. His death has been referred to the coroner.