Donny Morrison died after trying to help a mate when a snake coiled itself around his leg.
“We would like to thank everyone involved with the incident involving Donny, people pulled together in an attempt to resuscitate Don but unfortunately were not successful,” they said.
“If you were involved directly in the emergency response please feel free to get in touch and also please seek help if you feel you need to talk through the events that transpired as it was a confronting situation for all.“Donny was a well-liked member of the Koumala community and will be missed by many.”Tributes also flooded social media with users calling him a “good friend and neighbour” and a “hero” for his brave actions.
Authorities believe it is “likely”, based on the symptoms displayed and an apparent cardiac collapse, that Morrison was bitten by a brown snake. “Despite heroic efforts by the bystanders and the Queensland Ambulance Service, he was unfortunately unable to be revived and has passed away,” QAS acting deputy commissioner Claire Bertenshaw said.Morrison was bitten by the snake about 6.30pm on Saturday.
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