A German tourist has died after being bitten by a venomous cobra during a snake show at a luxury resort in Egypt.
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The incident occurred earlier in April, according to Bavarian State Police.
Reports state that the snake slithered into the 57-year-old man's pants before biting him on the leg.
Tourist Dies After Cobra Bite During Resort Show
Authorities have not released the victim's identity. However, it was confirmed he had been vacationing with two family members from the Unterallgäu region of Germany.
"During the snake charmer's performance, one of the snakes crawled into the trousers of a 57-year-old man, resulting in a bite to the German tourist's leg," officials said, via Fox News.
The incident took place at a resort in Hurghada, a popular Red Sea destination in Egypt.
The snake charmer performance was part of the hotel's entertainment program. Officials say two snakes, believed to be cobras, were used during the show, with one delivering the fatal bite.
Investigators note that audience interaction with the snakes is not uncommon during such performances. Animals are sometimes placed around guests' necks.
On this occasion, however, a snake made its way into the tourist's clothing before striking.
Investigation Ongoing as Details Emerge
Officials said the man quickly began showing "clear symptoms of poisoning" following the bite.
His condition deteriorated rapidly, requiring resuscitation efforts at the scene.
He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he died shortly after arrival.
"Cobras are known for being highly venomous snakes," Fox News' Bonny Chu wrote. "Their bite can lead to rapid respiratory failure and paralysis without prompt medical treatment."
Bavarian Police confirmed that toxicology results are still pending.
The case is currently being handled by the Memmingen Criminal Police Inspectorate under the direction of the Memmingen Public Prosecutor's Office.
According to the World Health Organization, as cited by CBS News, around 5.4 million people are bitten by snakes globally each year.
Approximately 138,000 of those cases prove fatal, with the majority occurring in India.
The incident comes amid wider attention on snake-related incidents, including a recent surge of bites in California that resulted in three deaths over recent months.
