US EditionGerman Tourist Dies After Getting Bitten at Egypt Snake-Charming Show
German prosecutors are investigating the death, and toxicology results are pending after the cobra bit the tourist during a hotel performance.
- A 57-year-old German tourist died after an Egyptian cobra bit him during a hotel performance in Hurghada, Egypt. The victim required resuscitation at the scene before hospitalization.
- According to investigators, the snake bit the man after it crawled inside his clothing during the act. Authorities have not confirmed whether the cobra was defanged to reduce risk.
- Fatal snakebite incidents involving tourist performances are rarely reported internationally, attracting attention to this case. Snake charming remains traditional in North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, drawing ongoing criticism from wildlife experts over safety concerns.
- German prosecutors have opened an investigation and are awaiting toxicology results. Hurghada officials were reportedly unaware of the incident at the time of the report.
- Wildlife experts warn that venomous animals remain unpredictable, even in staged settings. Travelers should avoid direct contact, as snakes are not "Hypnotised." by music, experts said.
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New York Post
Tourist dies at luxury resort after cobra from snake show climbs up pants, bites him: police
A German tourist has died after a venomous cobra featured in a snake show in the resort city of Hurghada, Egypt reportedly slithered up his pants and bit him on the leg, Bavarian State Police said.
En tysk turist har dött efter att ha blivit biten av en orm på sin semesterresa i Egypt. Ormen tog sig in under turistens byxor under en ormtjusarshow, enligt CNN.
The incident occurred at a hotel in Hurghada, in the Red Sea. German police investigate death and await toxicological results. Egypt says it does not know the case.
What began as a tourist attraction ended in tragedy. A 57-year-old German tourist died after being bitten by a snake during a "snake charming" show at a hotel in the resort city of Hurghada, Egypt, according to reports from the Bavarian State Police in Germany.
Local 3 News
A German tourist died after being bitten by a snake while on vacation in Egypt, authorities said.
German Tourist Dies After Cobra Slithers Inside His Pants During 'Snake Charmer' Show In Egypt
The incident occurred during an entertainment show that featured traditional snake-handling stunts, including audience participation where guests were invited to interact closely with the reptiles.
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