An Air Force fighter was seriously injured by a snake bite

A 20-year-old fisherman was bitten in the neck by a snake during training near Kibbutz Dalia last night.

MDA staff transferred him to Hillel Yaffe Hospital in Hadera, where he is anesthetized and respirated

Yoav Itiel and Amir Bohbot

16/05/2022

Monday, 16 May 2022, 13:36 Updated: 14:00

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In the video: MDA paramedic treating a soldier bitten by a snake updates on his condition (Photo: MDA)

An Air Force fighter about 20 years old is hospitalized in critical condition after being bitten last night (Monday) by a snake near Kibbutz Dalia, in the Megiddo Regional Council.

MDA staff transferred him to Hillel Yaffe Hospital in Hadera, where he is anesthetized and respirated. His condition this morning is still difficult but stable.

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Sheldag soldiers during training (Photo: Reuven Castro)

MDA paramedic Sahar Abergil and MDA paramedic Rafael Bohdana told us that the soldier was foggy "with stab wounds in the neck and a symptomatic response. We were told that he was bitten by a snake, apparently a viper, when he was in the area near the settlement. A life that included giving medication, anesthesia and respiration and we evacuated him to the hospital when his condition was difficult and unstable. "

Snake season is in full swing.

Viper Snake (Photo: Official Website, Yinon Leshem)

In the past week there have been several snake bites across the country.

On Saturday, a 33-year-old man was bitten by a viper in Netanya and was taken to Laniado Hospital in critical condition.

Earlier, on Saturday night, a 49-year-old man was seriously injured by a hit near Mikhmoret.

About a week ago, a 52-year-old woman from Afula was hit in the hand and rushed to the Emek Hospital in the city in fair condition.

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