Michael immediately sensed something was off. He asked her what was wrong, to which she delivered an answer he’ll never forget.
Their daughter had been out playing when she was bitten by a copperhead, a venomous snake endemic to Eastern North America. Kiley’s hand and forearm had quickly started to swell and darken, and the girl was in great pain.
“Her fingers turned black and her whole hand began to balloon out,” Michael explained to ABC 8 News.
The two-year-old was flown to Cook’s Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, where she received the care she needed and was soon restored to health.
Of course, every parent fears seeing their child in such a state, and so Michael and Nataly are aiming to spread their story around to others as a warning. They’re message is a simple one: if you live in areas where dangerous animals and insects roam, always check playgrounds before letting your child play freely.
Staff at the preschool in question were vigilant, and yet this accident happened anyway. Be careful!
Please share this so others learn about the pitfalls and potential dangers. It could save a life this summer!