A 57-year-old German tourist has died after being bitten by a cobra during a snake charmer performance at a hotel in Hurghada, Egypt. The incident occurred while the man was on holiday with two relatives, enjoying a traditional show.
Details of the Incident
According to Bavarian police, the snake charmer had draped two snakes over the necks of other audience members before allowing one of them to crawl into the trousers of the German man. The snake then sank its teeth into his leg.
The victim immediately showed signs of poisoning and went into shock. He was resuscitated at the hotel before being rushed to a hospital, where he later died.
Investigation Underway
The man, who was not named in the police statement, came from the Unterallgäu district of Bavaria. Police and prosecutors are investigating his death and are awaiting the results of a toxicology test. No arrests have been made so far.
The snake charmer performance, a popular attraction for tourists in Egypt, involved the use of cobras, which are often believed to be hypnotized by the charmer's movements and music. However, such acts can be dangerous, as demonstrated by this tragic event.
