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Snake Lady Bitten by King Cobra During Rescue
16 Jul
Summary
- Janaki Devi, known as the 'Snake Lady,' was bitten by a king cobra.
- The incident occurred while she was rescuing the reptile in West Champaran.
- She has rescued thousands of snakes and been bitten over 50 times.
In Bisaha village, located near the India-Nepal border in West Champaran, Janaki Devi, widely recognized as the "Snake Lady," was bitten by a king cobra on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred as she was engaged in rescuing the reptile from a local resident's home.
Following the rescue, Janaki Devi was photographed with the king cobra around her neck. It was during this moment that the snake bit her on the hand. She was promptly taken to a hospital in Triveni, Nepal, where her condition was stabilized, and she is reported to be out of danger.
The 56-year-old has a remarkable history, having rescued snakes since the age of 12 and saving thousands of venomous creatures over the years. Despite having been bitten more than 50 times, she continues her work, rescuing snakes free of charge. Forest officials advise against untrained individuals attempting snake rescues, emphasizing the importance of contacting trained forest department teams.
