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Man dies from snake bite
Paramedics fail to save life of 53-year-old who was bitten on his hand
A 53-year-old man died Friday after being bitten on his hand by a poisonous snake, near Hokok Beach on the Sea of Galilee.
Paramedics who arrived on the scene to find the man unconscious carried out extensive resuscitation efforts, but were unable to save his life.
On Wednesday, a 28-year-old man from the Galilee was rushed to hospital in serious condition after being bitten by a viper. He was treated for his wounds and sent home two days later.
Local vipers, Vipera palaestinae, are the most common poisonous snakes found in Israel. They grow to an average length of 90 centimeters (36 inches) and are mainly nocturnal. Their venom contains a hematoxin that damages blood circulation and the lymphatic system. They generally feed on small rodents, toads, and birds.
