Man in critical condition after cobra bite in South Cotabato

• A man from Lake Sebu, South Cotabato is in critical condition after being bitten on the leg by a cobra that entered their home unnoticed
• The cobra first attacked the man’s young nephew, who called for help; the uncle was bitten while searching for the snake
• The child was given anti-venom and is now in stable condition, while the uncle remains in the ICU; residents later killed the cobra
• In a separate incident, another cobra and around 50 eggs were recovered from a residential area in Enrile, Cagayan, after it allegedly killed several dogs

A man is in critical condition after being bitten by a cobra that entered their home in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, according to a report by Unang Balita on Tuesday.

Relatives of the victim recounted that neither the man nor his nephew noticed the snake had made its way into their house.

The cobra first struck the minor, prompting the child to call for help from his uncle.

“Hinahanap ng tiyuhin ang ahas nang tuklawin umano siya nito sa binti,” a family member shared. The uncle was reportedly searching for the snake when it bit him on the leg.

He was immediately rushed to the hospital and is now confined in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

The younger victim is in stable condition after being administered anti-venom.

Residents later killed the cobra to prevent further danger.

Meanwhile, in Barangay Magalalag West, Enrile, Cagayan, another cobra was captured in a residential area.

Authorities from the Municipal and Community Environment and Natural Resources Office responded to the call and retrieved the snake along with around 50 of its eggs.

“Batay sa mga awtoridad, nakapatay umano ng ilang aso sa lugar ang ahas kaya ito ipinagbigay-alam sa kanila ng mga residente.” The snake had reportedly killed several dogs in the area, prompting locals to report it.

The captured cobra has been turned over to a wildlife center in Tuguegarao City for proper handling and relocation.

Authorities remind the public to stay alert, especially during the rainy season when snakes are more likely to enter homes.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In a previous report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll-up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects even grabbed a bag and a mobile phone from the victim. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.

In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh