Berhampur, August 6: A tragic incident was reported from Bhuduki village under Kalarapadar Panchayat in Sanakhemundi block of Odisha's Ganjam district, where a woman lost her life after being bitten by a venomous snake.

The deceased has been identified as A. Saiamma Patra, wife of A. Bauri Patra.

According to reports, the incident occurred early on Thursday morning when Saiamma was opening the door of her house to step into the backyard. At that moment, a venomous snake allegedly bit her on her right leg.

Hearing her cries for help, family members rushed to the spot and immediately shifted her in a critical condition to the Adapada Community Health Centre (CHC) for treatment. The family members also reportedly noticed a venomous snake leaving the spot while they were taking her to the hospital.

However, despite medical intervention, doctors at the health centre declared her dead on arrival.

The untimely death has cast a pall of gloom over the bereaved family and the entire village.

Worth mentioning, A man in Kndrapara district died after being bitten by a snake while working near his house during the monsoon season.

In Rayagada district, a snakebite victim died despite being shifted to hospital, highlighting continued delays in accessing treatment in remote areas.

In a recent tragic case, a young man died of a snakebite, and days later his grieving girlfriend died by suicide.

Odisha continues to report one of the highest snakebite death tolls in India, especially during the monsoon months. According to information presented in the Odisha Assembly, 1,150 people died of snakebites in 2023–24 and 709 deaths had been reported in 2024–25 (preliminary figures).