40-year-old British tourist, Sam West, was bitten by a venomous blunt-nosed viper during a meditation session at her Cyprus hotel, requiring four days in intensive care.

A British tourist, Sam West from Shifnal, Shropshire, was left in intensive care for four days after being bitten by a venomous blunt-nosed viper during a meditation session at her Cyprus hotel. The snake bit West's ankle as she celebrated her 40th birthday at the Atlantica Aphrodite Hills hotel. West has since relied on a wheelchair for mobility and is awaiting word from her insurance company regarding her return flight.

April 16, 2024
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