German tourist dies after cobra bites him during Egypt snake show
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Key Points:
- A 57-year-old German tourist died after a venomous cobra bit his leg during a snake show at a luxury resort in Hurghada, Egypt, according to Bavarian State Police.
- The incident occurred when the snake crawled into the man's pants during the performance, which involved close interaction between snakes and audience members.
- The tourist showed symptoms of poisoning, required resuscitation, and died shortly after arriving at a local hospital; toxicology results are pending.
- The investigation is being conducted by Germany’s Memmingen Criminal Police Inspectorate and Public Prosecutor’s Office.
- Cobras are highly venomous, and their bites can cause rapid respiratory failure and paralysis if not treated promptly.
