Snake Bites Claim 50,000 Lives Annually, Urgent Action Needed – Prof. Umesh

Kollegal, February 8, 2020: In a startling revelation, Prof. Umesh, Principal of JSS Women’s College, Kollegal, emphasized the alarming death toll caused by snake bites. Speaking at the inauguration of a documentary film screening on snakes organized by the NSS unit of the college, Prof. Umesh highlighted that approximately 50,000 individuals lose their lives every year due to snake bites, with an estimated 1.40 lakh people left physically challenged.

Expressing concern for the victims, Prof. Umesh noted that the majority of fatalities occur in rural areas among laborers. Stressing the criticality of the “golden hour” immediately following a snake bite, he emphasized the need for swift transportation to a hospital without delay, urging victims to remain courageous in the face of such emergencies.

Addressing the audience, Sri J.K. Raghavendra, a renowned snake expert, underlined the complex relationship between humans and animals. He emphasized that while there is both coexistence and conflict between the two, it is crucial to preserve the balance. Raghavendra further emphasized the importance of recognizing that every living being has the right to exist and highlighted the need to protect flora, fauna, and the environment.

Sri Basavaraju, NSS Programme Officer, was also present on the dais during the event.

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