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An extraordinary incident recently occurred in India. Santosh Lohar, a construction worker who was temporarily staying at the railway station due to work, survived the snake bite.
Lohar reacted to the attack in a non-standard way: remembering the local belief that to neutralize the poison one must bite the snake in return, he bit the aggressive animal three times, reports zhenskiy.kyiv.ua. These actions proved fatal for the snake, which died from its injuries.
Santhosh was immediately taken to the hospital, where an examination was conducted and it was confirmed that his life was not in danger. According to medical experts, the snake that bit Lohar may not have been poisonous, which saved him from serious consequences.
The incident quickly spread in the news, causing a significant response. The hospital where Lohar was treated became a place of pilgrimage for many people who wanted to see the "snake-wrestling hero" with their own eyes, to learn more about this event.
Experts warn against repeating such actions in the event of a snake bite. They emphasize the importance of seeking professional medical attention immediately, rather than relying on folk tales or unproven methods.
