New details on man killed by snake at childcare centre
A childcare centre in Queensland, where father-of-three suffered a fatal snake bite, is under investigation by workplace safety officials.
Jerromy Brookes, 47, was bitten multiple times on his arm while attempting to remove a snake from the premises on Tuesday afternoon. He was not a qualified snake catcher, and tragically passed away in Townsville Hospital after going into cardiac arrest at his home in Deeragun.
“Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is investigating an incident that occurred at a business in Townsville,” a spokesperson told 7News.
“As this is a current investigation, WHSQ is not able to provide further information at this time.”
WHSQ has the power to prosecute allegations of workplace safety breaches.
Brooke is survived by his wife and three children.
His wife was the person who called emergency services and provided first aid when Brookes began showing symptoms at home.
A family friend has paid tribute to the fallen father saying: “Jerromy was helping remove a snake from another childcare centre in Townsville when the incident occurred."
“He was doing his very best to keep the children safe.”
It was believed that Brookes was trying to remove an eastern brown snake, one of the deadliest in the world, however the species has not been officially confirmed.
Police are reportedly not investigating the incident as a criminal matter, but are working to provide a report for the coroner.
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