The family of a Queensland man who died from a snake bite suffered after he helped remove the reptile from a friend's leg have thanked everyone who tried to save the victim's life.
bite suffered after he helped remove the reptile from a friend's leg have thanked everyone who tried to save the victim's life.MackayIn a message shared on Facebook by the school's parents and citizens committee, the family praised the school and community for a "wonderful celebration".Koumala State School was flooded with former students on Saturday for the school's 100-year anniversary when celebrations took a tragic turn after sun down.
"If you were involved directly in the emergency response please feel free to get in touch and also please seek help if you feel you need to talk through the events that transpired as it was a confronting situation for all." In another message shared on behalf of the family, they said "Don was surrounded by friends & family in his final moments"."Don & Leanne thoroughly enjoyed themselves catching up with old friends on what was to be Dons' last day," according to the post to the centenary celebrations Facebook page.
The man's friend is reportedly safe, after being taken to Mackay Base Hospital for treatment and discharged on Sunday.
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