**Near-Death Encounter on Northern NSW Bike Trail: Woman Recovers from Venomous Snake Bite** A harrowing incident has left a 60-year-old woman shaken but alive after she was bitten by a massive eastern brown snake while riding her bike on a popular trail in northern New South Wales. The two-metre-long serpent, considered one of the world's most venomous species, had become entangled in her bike chain, leading to a terrifying encounter on the northern rivers rail trail near Burringbar. The woman's quick thinking and prompt medical attention are believed to have saved her life, but the incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that lurk in the Australian wilderness. As the region enters the warmer months, residents and tourists alike are being urged to exercise extreme caution when venturing outdoors, especially in areas known to be home to venomous wildlife.
Woman in her 60s was riding on popular cycling trail in northern NSW when she ran over the two-metre-long eastern brown snake, one of the world’s most venomousA woman in her 60s is recovering after being bitten by a two-metre-long eastern brown snake that had become entangled in her bike chain in regional Australia.She was riding on the northern rivers rail trail near Burringbar, in the Tweed shire in northern New South Wales, when she ran over the snake. Continue reading...
