Swift Army Paramedics Save Snakebite Victim in Poonch

A man named Mohd Rashid, bitten by a poisonous snake in a remote Jammu and Kashmir village, was saved by the quick actions of army paramedics. The victim received anti-snake venom and hydrocortisone and was later transferred to a hospital for further care. Another individual was attacked by a bear in a separate incident.

A snakebite victim in a remote village of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, was saved by the prompt response of army paramedics on Sunday. Mohd Rashid was bitten in Jera Wali area around 9 am, leading to severe distress and unstable vital signs.

The army's paramedic team immediately administered anti-snake venom and hydrocortisone to counter the snake venom and manage allergic reactions. Rashid was later referred to Sub-district hospital Surankote for continued medical care once his condition stabilized.

In another incident, Abdul Ahad Bhat was seriously injured by a bear attack outside his home in Barachard village. Bhat was rushed to the district hospital for treatment, while the bear fled into the forest with its two cubs, officials reported.

(With inputs from agencies.)