Fatehpur, July 12: In a chilling saga from Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, a young man has been fighting for his life after enduring a seventh snake bite in just 40 days. The relentless attacks have left Vikas hospitalised in the ICU of a private facility, with doctors describing his condition as precarious. Adding to the mystique of the situation, Vikas's family has recounted a chilling dream in which he allegedly foresaw the series of bites, with a haunting warning from the snake that the ninth would be fatal. The incidents have left the family distraught and pleading for assistance amidst ongoing medical challenges.

According to multiple reports, the man, identified as Vikas Dubey, has endured a harrowing series of snake bites over the past 40 days. The ordeal began on June 2 when he was first bitten as he got out of bed at night. Initially attributing it to bad luck, Vikas was hospitalised and treated successfully at a private nursing home. However, the unusual series of snake bites persisted. On June 10, he was bitten again, followed by subsequent bites on June 17 and in the days that followed. Each time before the snake struck, Vikas allegedly experienced a peculiar premonition, a twitch in his left eye, which his family interpreted as a signal of impending danger. Uttar Pradesh: Man Bitten by Snakes 5 Times in Less Than 2 Months in Fatehpur, Survives All Snake Bites; Doctors Shocked Over ‘Strange’ Case.

Family Seeks Aid As Snake Bites Follow Dream Warning

Despite precautions taken and medical treatments administered, including anti-snake venom, Vikas's condition worsened after each bite. The seventh and most recent incident occurred yesterday, July 11, prompting his admission to the ICU of a private hospital, where doctors described his condition as critical. The family, already burdened emotionally and financially by these relentless attacks, has appealed to the government for support, emphasising their dire need for assistance amid this alarming series of events. Uttar Pradesh Horror: Youth Dies of Snake Bite in Bulandshahr, Family Hangs Body in Ganga River for Two Days (Watch Video).

The family has shared their concern and fear, particularly highlighting Vikas's purported dream warning, where the snake allegedly foretold nine bites, with the ninth predicted to be fatal. Despite efforts to relocate him to different homes, including stays at his uncle's and aunt's houses, the snake bites have persisted, always occurring on Saturdays, Sundays, or Thursdays. Doctors, including Dr Jawahar, who has been overseeing Vikas's treatment, have administered anti-snake venom to manage his condition. Despite their best efforts, Vikas's health remains precarious, with the latest bite prompting renewed concerns about his prognosis.

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