German tourist dies after being bitten at snake show on family holiday in Egypt

German tourist, 57, dies after snake crawls into his trousers and bites him during a hotel show in Hurghada, Egypt. | Contesto: cronaca

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A German tourist has died after a snake crawled into his trousers and bit him during a snake-charming show at a hotel in Egypt, German police have confirmed. The 57-year-old man was on a family holiday in Hurghada, a popular beach resort on the Red Sea, when the incident occurred in early April. He was watching the performance when the reptile entered his clothing and delivered the fatal bite. Police in Germany reported the death but did not specify the exact species of snake or the precise date of the attack. The man’s identity has not been released publicly, pending notification of relatives. The incident took place at a hotel in Hurghada, a city known for its coral reefs, sandy beaches, and all-inclusive resorts that attract millions of European tourists each year. Snake-charming shows, while not as common as they once were, are still occasionally performed for tourists in Egypt and other parts of the Middle East. These shows often involve handlers who attempt to control snakes, typically cobras or vipers, through music and movement. However, such performances carry inherent risks, as the animals remain wild and unpredictable. In this case, the snake apparently escaped the handler’s control and moved toward the audience before entering the man’s trousers. The death has raised questions about safety standards at tourist entertainment venues in Egypt. While Hurghada is generally considered a safe destination for travelers, this tragedy highlights the potential dangers of close encounters with wild animals, even in controlled settings. Local authorities in Egypt are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the performance, including whether proper safety protocols were followed. The hotel involved has not yet issued a public statement, and it remains unclear whether the show was conducted by hotel staff or an external contractor. For the German tourist’s family, the holiday turned into an unimaginable nightmare. The man was reportedly watching the show alongside his family when the snake bit him. Emergency medical services were called to the scene, but the man could not be saved. The exact cause of death has not been disclosed, though venomous...

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