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Hiker Bitten by Snake Near Blejska koča, Airlifted to Hospital
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Hiker Bitten by Snake Near Blejska koča, Airlifted to Hospital

From Delo · () Slovenian

Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • A 75-year-old hiker was bitten by a snake, believed to be a viper, near Blejska koča in Slovenia.
  • The hiker was airlifted to the University Clinical Centre Ljubljana for further treatment.
  • This year, eight snakebites have been recorded in Slovenia, three of which involved vipers.

A 75-year-old hiker suffered a snakebite near Blejska koča, prompting an emergency response. The incident occurred when the hiker reached for a branch and was bitten on the finger by what is believed to be a viper, Slovenia's only venomous snake.

Emergency services were alerted around 11:18 AM. A helicopter team from the Slovenian Mountain Rescue Association provided immediate first aid at the scene. Due to the suspected viper bite, the injured hiker was transported by helicopter to the University Clinical Centre Ljubljana for ongoing medical care.

Slovenian police are investigating the circumstances of the incident. The country is home to 11 snake species, including three venomous ones: the common European viper, the sand viper, and the Italian viper. While their bites can be dangerous and require prompt medical attention, fatalities among adults are rare. As of May 25 this year, Slovenia had recorded eight snakebites, with three attributed to vipers.

The hiker was bitten by a snake in the area of Blejska koča.

— Police Administration KranjThe police administration confirmed the snakebite incident.
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Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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