Ilfracombe snakebite survivor thanks paramedics

Sally Gall
Updated November 25 2020 - 10:34am, first published November 24 2020 - 4:30pm
Snake bite survivor Keith Jackson, centre, reunited with the Longreach paramedics who came to his aid, Frank Smith and Ryan Parish. Picture supplied.
Snake bite survivor Keith Jackson, centre, reunited with the Longreach paramedics who came to his aid, Frank Smith and Ryan Parish. Picture supplied.

Thanks to the quick wits of friends and family, the prompt action of responders, and a good communications network, Ilfracombe's Graham 'Keith' Jackson is here today to talk about his experience of being bitten by a deadly brown snake.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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