Cyclist bitten by eastern brown snake caught in her bike chain
A woman in her 60s was bitten by an eastern brown snake after it became entangled in her bicycle chain on a New South Wales rail trail. The snake failed to deliver venom, and the woman was treated and released from the hospital in stable condition.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the importance of safety awareness and carrying first-aid supplies like compression bandages when recreating in rural areas known for wildlife.
The snake became entangled in the bike chain ( Supplied: I'll Catch It Snake Relocations )
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