Local enigmatic snake handler Dingo Dinkelman has been placed in an induced coma after being bitten by a venomous snake last week.
In a Facebook post by his wife on his popular conservation page, Dingo, she said that Dinkelman went into anaphylactic shock due to his allergy to snake venom.
“Fortunately, we were able to rush him straight to hospital. He is currently in ICU, on a ventilator and in an induced coma. The doctors are keeping him heavily sedated to give his body as much of a fighting chance to fully recover. We have a very long road ahead of us. But Dingo is being cared for by an incredible team of amazing doctors and nurses whom we are so grateful for,” she said.
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Describing her husband as the “toughest, bravest and strongest man I know”, she said she is thankful that he has fought so hard to “stay with us”, and that the family was “praying and trusting for a huge miracle”.
She thanked the community for its immense support during this time.
“We have been blown away by the level of support we have received from people, and are so grateful for every single message of encouragement and support and every prayer sent our way; we are needing each and every single one of them.”
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Dingo is well known for his wildlife conservation, captured by his popular YouTube channel showing his daring conservation efforts rescuing and engaging dangerous reptiles and raising awareness on all wild creatures.
His YouTube channel is considered the fastest-growing channel in South Africa, amassing more than 3 million viewers monthly.
He also runs Dingo’s Farm and Reptile Park at Piggly Wiggly in the Midlands.
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