Police saves a man from getting strangled by a snake.

By Samantha Allen

Published: July 21, 2022 | 1:18 PM GMT

According to CBS Philly, on Wednesday afternoon, police in Upper Macungie Township, Pennsylvania, shot a snake to death in order to save a man it was suffocating.

According to the police, they were called to a home in Fogelsville because a man there had a snake around his neck and was having a cardiac arrest.

The 28-year-old was unconscious and wrapped in the midst of a sizable snake when police arrived at the home, according to the police.

Police said that one of the officers managed to shoot the snake in the head without harming the man further.

Police said that once the snake was wounded by gunshot, they were able to bring the victim to safety.

He was taken urgently to a local hospital.

It was unclear how he was doing.

The snake, according to the police, was at least 15 feet long. It passed away.

Outside of Allentown, in the Philadelphia region, is Upper Macungie Township.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.