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Horrified villagers living in fear after hundreds of venomous snakes escape farm as floodwaters crush city
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Nearly 900 venomous and non-venomous snakes, including cobras and king rat snakes, escaped from a breeding farm in Hengzhou, China, after floodwaters caused by heavy rain and the collapse of a nearby reservoir destroyed the facility.
- Emergency teams were dispatched to capture the escaped snakes and assist residents, with authorities stocking up on anti-venom and advising the public on safety measures; at least one person has been bitten and is receiving medical treatment.
- The flooding, caused by tropical storm Maysak, has resulted in at least 39 deaths in China over the past week, with Hengzhou being the hardest hit area after a reservoir dam partially collapsed, killing 26 people.
- The storm also stranded thousands of people, including over 10,000 students and teachers trapped in schools, and displaced hundreds of animals from zoos and shelters, with many still missing.
- Rescue efforts continue as officials monitor the situation and provide updates, with nine people still reported missing in the Guangxi region.
