A 27-year-old pastor was bitten by a Black Mamba during prayer in Hazelmere – KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The incident happened on Saturday morning, February 22, 2025 while the victim was conducting a prayer next to a river
A member of the public contacted the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Operations Centre at approximately 06:41 requesting urgent medical assistance for the man.
RUSA Paramedics were immediately dispatched and located the male behind the Hazelmere Dam wall in Hazelmere.
He stated that he was conducting a prayer next to a river when he was bitten by a large black snake on his left foot.
The man was adamant that it was a Black Mamba.
He displayed some symptoms of Neurotoxic poisoning and extensive swelling at the bite site.
He walked a few meters from the river and sought assistance from Security Officers who contacted RUSA for assistance.
The man was treated symptomatically and rapidly expedited to a medical facility.
