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Health
7-year-old boy dies from snakebite in Bailhongal, Karnataka
✍️ Udayavani
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 10:16 AM
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A seven‑year‑old child succumbed to a snakebite in the town of Bailhongal, Karnataka, according to local reports.
A seven‑year‑old boy died after being bitten by a snake in Bailhongal, a town in Karnataka's Belagavi district. The incident was reported by local media and health officials, who confirmed that the child could not be revived despite emergency treatment.
The child was reportedly playing outdoors when the snake bite occurred. He was rushed to the nearest primary health centre, where antivenom was administered, but his condition deteriorated rapidly.
Snakebite fatalities remain a concern in rural parts of Karnataka, where limited access to advanced medical facilities can hinder timely treatment. Local authorities have urged residents to exercise caution in snake‑prone areas and to seek immediate medical help if bitten.
The death has prompted calls for increased awareness campaigns and better distribution of antivenom stocks in the region to prevent similar tragedies.
The child was reportedly playing outdoors when the snake bite occurred. He was rushed to the nearest primary health centre, where antivenom was administered, but his condition deteriorated rapidly.
Snakebite fatalities remain a concern in rural parts of Karnataka, where limited access to advanced medical facilities can hinder timely treatment. Local authorities have urged residents to exercise caution in snake‑prone areas and to seek immediate medical help if bitten.
The death has prompted calls for increased awareness campaigns and better distribution of antivenom stocks in the region to prevent similar tragedies.