A woman in her 60s was bitten by a brown snake while cycling on a rail trail in northern New South Wales. The incident occurred when the cyclist ran over a two-metre snake that became trapped in her bike chain during the ride.
The snake, caught in the chain mechanism, bit the woman as she attempted to deal with the situation. Brown snakes are among Australia's most venomous snake species, making such encounters potentially serious medical events.
The incident highlights the unexpected wildlife hazards that can occur during outdoor recreational activities in regional Australia, particularly in areas where snakes are present.
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