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Venomous bite survivor recounts slow walk to stay alive
Original: “I had to walk slowly to minimise the flow of venom travelling through my body. It was one of the most frightening experiences of my life"
A bite victim describes walking slowly to reduce the flow of venom through their body, calling it one of the most frightening experiences of their life. The account, shared in an interview with BBC Wildlife Magazine, recounts the moments after being envenomated and the deliberate pace used to avoid speeding the venom towards the heart while seeking help.
Why now: First-hand accounts of surviving venomous wildlife encounters draw wide attention for their drama and safety lessons.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 6 snapshots from 11 h ago to 5 h ago.
Evidence
- “I had to walk slowly to minimise the flow of venom travelling through my body. It was one of the most frightening experiences of my life" · BBC Wildlife Magazine
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