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Namibia: Boy dies of suspected snake bite – News

Namibia: Boy dies of suspected snake bite – News

Africa Links 24 with Adam Hartman
Published on 2024-11-20 07:09:53

A boy (4) has died of a suspected snake bite at Otumue village near Uis.

The boy, identified by the police as Joseph Ndumentu, was bitten while sleeping on Tuesday.

Erongo police spokesperson chief inspector Ileni Shapumba says Joseph’s father reported that he was asleep next to his wife and three children when he heard Joseph screaming.

“Upon investigating, he saw a snake leaving the children’s blanket. He managed to kill the snake, a Cape cobra, and immediately sought assistance to…

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