“Steve Irwin of South Africa” ​​dies after being bitten by a poisonous snake

Graham “Dingo” Dinkleman, conservationist and YouTuber known for his close contact with dangerous reptiles, he died after being bitten by a poisonous snake. He was 44 years old.

Dinkleman, who was called “South African”. Steve Irwin” due to his resemblance to the deceased Australian conservationist died on Saturday, October 26 — a month after being bitten.

The information was shared by his wife Kirsty by declaration posted on the Africa Reptiles and Venom Facebook page.

“I want to start by thanking you all for the incredible support and love we have felt over the last few weeks; Today marks one month since this event and we have experienced such comfort and love thanks to your messages and prayers from around the world,” the statement begins.

“Dingo fought incredibly hard throughout this very difficult period. We know he fought to be here with us and we are very grateful for that. Unfortunately, despite his strength and resilience, my beloved husband passed away peacefully today, surrounded by his family, he continued. “His presence brought so much warmth, love, passion and laughter into our lives and those of all who knew, loved and supported him.”

In Instagram In a statement published four weeks earlier, on September 30, Kirsty explained how Dinkleman had been bitten by a venomous snake and “due to an allergy to snake venom” “immediately went into anaphylactic shock.” According to Kirsty, he was taken to hospital and put into an induced coma.

In a follow-up Instagram post on October 9, Kirsty wrote that Dingo was still in the ICU and thanked supporters for their continued support and prayers.

Dinkleman Instagram pagewhich boasted 645,000 followers, was filled with photos of close encounters with giant crocodiles and deadly snakes. In one video, he was seen feeding a crocodile a live python.

Telegraph reported that Dinkleman had been bitten by a green mamba, a snake he had previously used highlighted on social media. According to the publication, Dinkleman was from Pietermaritzburg in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province and had three children. His son Rex was regularly appears in his films.

In a sad coincidence, Irwin also died at the age of 44 after a fatal encounter with an animal. Popular Crocodile hunter the host died after being pierced by a stingray’s thorn in the chest while diving in his native Australia in 2006.

Irwin’s widow Terri and his children, Bindi and Robert, continue their protective mission.