A 7-year-old girl, Allie Brasfield, nearly lost her leg after unknowingly suffering a rattlesnake bite while at Gilbert Regional Park in Arizona. After falling during a jog, she experienced ankle pain and swelling, but it took her parents 30 hours and multiple emergency room visits to finally receive a proper diagnosis at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where doctors confirmed the rattlesnake bite. Despite the delay, Allie received 40 vials of anti-venom and underwent two surgeries, with a third scheduled shortly after. Her mother noted that there were no visible puncture wounds on her leg. Allie’s recovery path includes physical and occupational therapy, and while her mother reports she is making progress, they acknowledge the challenges ahead.
7-Year-Old Girl Went 30 Hours Without Realizing She Was Bitten by Rattlesnake and Nearly Lost Her Leg
Updated on October 4, 2024