Boy dies after multiple cobra bites in Davao de Oro

• A young boy died after being bitten multiple times by a cobra in Barangay Malinawon, Mawab, Davao de Oro
• The victim passed away a few hours after being brought to the hospital, according to the MDRRMO
• The boy was attacked while in a plantation with his mother, who witnessed the incident
• Authorities remind residents to stay alert and wear protective clothing and boots when going to farms or forests

A tragic incident struck Barangay Malinawon in Mawab, Davao de Oro, after a young boy died following multiple cobra bites on Thursday.

According to a report by GMA Regional TV One Mindanao on Friday, the Mawab Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) confirmed that the victim passed away just hours after being rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Authorities said the child sustained several cobra bites on different parts of his body.

Based on the mother’s account, they were in a plantation when the cobra suddenly attacked her son.

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The boy reportedly ran toward her for help, but the venom had already taken effect before medical assistance could save him.

The MDRRMO expressed condolences to the grieving family and urged the public to be cautious, especially those working or traveling through farmlands and forested areas.

They reminded residents to always wear thick clothing and boots as protection against snake bites and to remain alert in environments where venomous reptiles are known to inhabit.

Local officials also advised the community to report sightings of snakes immediately to barangay authorities or rescue teams to prevent similar incidents.

Cobra bites, if not treated right away, can be fatal due to the rapid spread of venom that affects the nervous system.

This heartbreaking case serves as a somber reminder of the dangers posed by venomous snakes in rural areas of the Philippines.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh