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Mamba kills Man

2008 Reader Submission
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Darwin says, "I dunno, this is a tough call. Yes it was stupid to pursue a deadly mamba, but when I was visiting Africa, I learned that deadly snakes are commonly attacked and killed, in order to save lives. This may be a case of a man who was trying to insure the safety of others, while yes, behaving in a risky manner."
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A Molepolole man learnt the hard way why the black mamba is widely considered the world’s deadliest snake. Moagi Moporofiti Masilo, 42, died before reaching hospital minutes after the two-meter reptile bit him on the finger. His companion, Tirelo Kootshotse, told how they had seen the deadly snake basking on top of a stone.

“We started throwing stones and sticks at it, but it stood unmoved. Eventually, it slithered into the bush, and I told him to leave it alone.” Masilo ignored his friend’s advice, removing rocks to see if the injured snake was underneath. “Even his wife tried to call him off, but he continued, joking that if he died she would get to eat pounded meat at his funeral.” They then spotted the snake coiled on a branch and Masilo continued his attack, throwing big stones at it until one cut it in two. “With its remaining body the snake slithered under a heavy rock. Moagi lifted the rock and was bitten on his finger.

He just laughed it off, then a couple of minutes later he told us that the pain was spreading along his right hand. He then started vomiting a greenish substance and told me he had a strong urge to spit out saliva, but couldn’t as there seemed to be something blocking his throat. He was gasping for breath and covered with sweat. Minutes later he clenched his teeth and died before we could get him to hospital.”

The deceased’s family are still battling to come to terms with their son’s passing and suggested his untimely demise could have been caused by evil spells.

Submitted on 02/26/2008

Submitted by: Big Red
Reference: Botswana Newspaper Feb 26, 2008

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Chip said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
I suppose that extreme stupidity could be called an evil spell. He will never get a chance now to validate that old adage "once bitten, twice shy". In his case it was "once bitten, very dead!". Thanks for the story, Big Red


Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
I guess he got what he deserved for tormenting that innocent snake. Thanks for the submission.


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