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Live snakelet found in water bottle from Madhya Pradesh hospital tap, families shocked
✍️ Yahoo
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 01:01 PM
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A tap at a Madhya Pradesh hospital delivered a live snakelet into a water bottle, startling patients' families.
A water tap in a hospital in Madhya Pradesh unexpectedly released a live snakelet into a bottle being filled by a family member. The incident was witnessed by several relatives waiting for patients, who reported the sight of the small reptile swimming in the clear water.
The families present described a mixture of shock and concern, fearing contamination of the water supply and potential health risks. Hospital staff were called to the scene, and the snakelet was safely removed and handed over to local authorities for identification.
Health officials have been notified, and an inspection of the hospital's water system is expected to determine how the reptile entered the tap. The incident underscores the importance of regular maintenance of water infrastructure in public health facilities.
No injuries were reported, and the hospital has assured patients that the water supply will be tested before further use. The case is being treated as an isolated anomaly pending a formal inquiry.
The families present described a mixture of shock and concern, fearing contamination of the water supply and potential health risks. Hospital staff were called to the scene, and the snakelet was safely removed and handed over to local authorities for identification.
Health officials have been notified, and an inspection of the hospital's water system is expected to determine how the reptile entered the tap. The incident underscores the importance of regular maintenance of water infrastructure in public health facilities.
No injuries were reported, and the hospital has assured patients that the water supply will be tested before further use. The case is being treated as an isolated anomaly pending a formal inquiry.