One-year-old, nasawi dahil sa ahas; pinuluputan at may 6 na kagat sa ulo

- A one-year-old boy, Baby Jared James, died after being attacked andbitten six times on the head by a diamond snake in North Cotabato

- The snake attacked while the child was briefly left alone at home by his grandmother in Sitio Layangan, Brgy. Salayan, Matalam

- Neighbors helped kill the snake using a "de bomba" after the grandmother was unable to remove it alone

- The child was buried promptly following Islamic traditions after succumbing to the injuries

Tragedy struck in Sitio Layangan, Barangay Salayan, Matalam, North Cotabato on April 9, when a one-year-old boy died after being attacked by a diamond snake.

The victim, identified as Baby Jared James, was left momentarily at home around 3:00 p.m. by his grandmother, who stepped out briefly to get food.

Upon returning, she was horrified to hear a loud thud and discover a snake coiled around the baby’s head.

Panicked, the grandmother attempted to remove the snake but was met with resistance as the reptile fought back.

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Unable to handle the situation on her own, she rushed to seek help from neighbors.

Together, they managed to subdue and kill the snake using a locally crafted firearm known as a "de bomba."

The infant was immediately rushed to the nearest hospital. However, despite efforts to save him, Baby Jared James succumbed to the effects of the attack.

Medical personnel confirmed he had sustained six snake bites to the head.

The boy was laid to rest shortly afterward in accordance with Islamic burial traditions.

The heartbreaking incident has shaken the local community and serves as a grim reminder of the dangers posed by wildlife in rural areas.

Authorities are advising residents to remain vigilant, especially when leaving young children unattended, and to take extra precautions to prevent similar tragedies.

Local officials are also looking into potential safety measures to minimize the risk of snake encounters in residential areas.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh