Jerromy Brookes Obituary, Death – An individual from Australia has passed away after being bitten by a highly venomous snake while attempting to remove it from a childcare center to ensure the safety of the children, as reported by local media and emergency services on Wednesday. Emergency medical services in the northeastern state of Queensland were called to the scene on Tuesday afternoon and discovered the man in critical condition.
It is believed that the man was bitten by a brown snake, which is one of the most deadly species in the world. The victim has been identified as 47-year-old Jerromy Brookes by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. He was immediately transported to Townsville hospital but unfortunately succumbed to the snakebite later on, according to a spokesperson from the Queensland Ambulance Service.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation stated that Brookes, who did not possess the necessary permit to handle or remove snakes, was attempting to remove the serpent from a child care center where his wife and their two daughters were employed in early childhood education. “He was doing everything he could to ensure the safety of the children,” said Michelle O’Connor, the employer of Brookes’ family, in an interview with ABC.
Fatalities resulting from snake bites are uncommon in Australia, with only a small number of deadly attacks recorded each year. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, approximately 200 individuals are hospitalized annually due to encounters with brown snakes.
Christina Zdenek from the Australian Reptile Academy mentioned, “We have excellent quality antivenom available in Australia.” Snakes are most active from September to January, as these cold-blooded reptiles warm up during the Australian summer.
Zdenek advised that the best course of action for treating a snake bite is to “remain still, stay calm, and tightly wrap the entire limb with a stretchy bandage.”
She also added, “Never attempt to kill a snake.”
Eastern brown snakes can be found throughout eastern Australia, with isolated populations in central and western regions of the country, as well as in southern and eastern New Guinea. Australian Geographic describes them as “fast-moving, aggressive, and notorious for their hostile nature,” ranking them as the most dangerous snake in the country.