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Rajasthan Man Dies After Cobra Attack During Rescue
8 May
Summary
- Snake rescuer bitten three times by cobra while attempting capture.
- Victim died days later after multiple treatments and ventilator support.
- Incident occurred while the man was rescuing a snake from a neighbor's yard.
A snake rescuer from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, succumbed to his injuries following a venomous encounter with a cobra. The incident unfolded on Saturday, April 25, when 45-year-old Ashok Vaishnav responded to a call about a snake in a neighbor's backyard.
Vaishnav, known for his confidence in handling snakes, attempted to secure the cobra by its tail. However, the snake retaliated aggressively, biting him on the hand. In the ensuing struggle, the cobra inflicted two more bites before Vaishnav could subdue it.
Following the bites, Vaishnav's health rapidly declined. He was initially treated at Jawahir Hospital in Jaisalmer before being transferred to Mathuradas Mathur Hospital in Jodhpur for advanced care. Despite being placed on ventilator support, he passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2026, several days after the incident.
Vaishnav, a temple ritual performer and the primary breadwinner for his family, is survived by his parents, two brothers, wife, and children. His body was returned to Jaisalmer for his final rites.
