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Man rushed to hospital after being bitten by brown snake in western Sydney
- Man was bitten on his ankle in Abbotsbury, West Sydney Parklands
- Bystanders provided first aid before paramedics rushed the man to hospital
- The man was in a ‘difficult’ location to access when paramedics arrived
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A man has been bitten on the ankle by a brown snake in a popular wildlife sanctuary in western Sydney.
The man, in his thirties, was rushed to hospital after being bitten by the highly venomous reptile at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday.
He had been to the Lizard Log nature playground in Abbotsbury, in Western Sydney Parklands.
A man has been bitten on the ankle by a brown snake while in a popular wildlife sanctuary in western Sydney (stock image)
Bystanders quickly provided first aid to the man before paramedics arrived and took him to Liverpool Hospital.
NSW Ambulance Inspector Braden Robinson said the man was in a “difficult” location to access when paramedics arrived.
“Thank you to bystanders who provided first aid before paramedics took over to continue treatment,” he said.
Western Sydney Parklands is a popular spot for families, with children often playing on the Lizard Log play area.
Eastern brown snakes are one of the most dangerous snakes in the world and can kill people if the bites are left untreated within half an hour
More to come