Baby dies from suspected cobra bite
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Letlhakane Police station commander, superintendent Michael Maphephu said parents of the deceased baby alleged that while sleeping at night the were awoken by a baby’s cry.
Police said when the mother picked the baby up she saw a snake slithering away and she subsequently realised that it has bitten the baby. The baby was hurried to Letlhakane Primary Hospital and was certified dead upon arrival.
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