Bombshell after man‘s ’snake bite’ death

The origin of the decease of a leader Queensland grandad who rushed to prevention a mate from a deadly brownish snake remains a mystery.

Donald Morrison went into cardiac apprehension connected Saturday evening aft helium removed what witnesses believed was an eastbound brownish snake from a friend’s ankle during a schoolhouse reunion successful the tiny municipality of Koumala successful Central Queensland.

It was reported Mr Morrison, 68, was killed by a snake bite, but his household revealed connected Thursday his autopsy did not amusement immoderate snake venom.

“We person received preliminary findings from the coroner’s bureau which corroborate that determination was nary snake venom successful Donny’s system,” the household said successful a statement.

“This truthful rules retired snakebite arsenic a contributing origin oregon origin of death.

“It is believed that Donny whitethorn person had an underlying aesculapian information that helium was unaware of.

“We connection our heartfelt acknowledgment to each archetypal responders and the galore members of our Koumala assemblage who provided assistance connected the night.

“These past fewer days person been exceptionally distressing for the household and we kindly inquire for privateness during this clip to grieve our nonaccomplishment and bid farewell to Donny.”

Investigations proceed into the origin of Mr Morrison’s death.

Mr Morrison’s friend, 65-year-old Lloyd Younger, was taken to Mackay Base Hospital successful a unchangeable information and released connected Sunday.

Mr Morrison was astatine Koumala State School to observe the school’s centenary.

On Monday, Mr Morrison’s household paid tribute to him and thanked the attendees who tried to prevention his life.

“We each enjoyed ourselves, particularly Donny who was truly blessed to person caught up with truthful galore aged friends,” his household said.

“We would similar to convey everyone progressive with the incidental involving Donny, radical pulled unneurotic successful an effort to resuscitate Don but unluckily were not successful.

“We are atrocious that the incidental led to the lawsuit being unopen down early.”