At approximately 11:18, the Kranj Regional Information Center alerted local police regarding an incident involving a mountaineer near the Bled cottage grounds. Authorities reported that the individual had been bitten by a snake. Preliminary assessments suggest the venomous creature may have been a mongoose.
Emergency response was swift, with a helicopter transporting the GRSZ emergency team from Brnik to the scene. The team provided immediate assistance to the 75-year-old mountaineer. According to reports, the incident occurred when the mountaineer was navigating a steeper section of the terrain.
In an attempt to maintain balance, the individual grasped what he believed to be a supportive branch. However, this object proved to be a snake, resulting in the bite on his finger. Following the initial aid provided at the location, the injured mountaineer was subsequently airlifted to a medical facility for further treatment.
Kranj police have confirmed they are documenting the details of the incident. Officials stated that the police department received the full account of the event, which involved the accidental interaction between the hiker and the snake while reaching for a branch. The authorities are managing the investigation to ensure all procedures regarding the encounter are properly recorded.
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