
The Ministry of Health has reacted regarding the rescue of an Australian tourist, Amy Lecons, who was bitten in the Albanian Alps by a horned viper, the most venomous snake found in Albania.
The Ministry informs that, immediately after receiving notification of the event, the medical teams of the Summer Health Center in Valbona reacted immediately, providing first aid on the ground and transporting the patient to health facilities.
At the end of the announcement, it is noted that, after receiving the necessary treatment, the tourist enjoys complete health.
Meanwhile, Amy has published on social media a video recorded after the moment of the bite, where she shows step by step all the vicissitudes she went through during this "battle".
"In the heart of the Albanian Alps, even in the deepest mountainous areas, our health structures remain fully prepared to guarantee the safety and life of every tourist.
Following the report of an Australian tourist, Amy Lecons, suspected of having been bitten by a snake in a deep area of Valbona, the medical teams of the Summer Health Center in Valbona reacted immediately, providing first aid on the ground and transporting the patient to health facilities.
"Thanks to the professionalism, coordination and dedication of the healthcare personnel, as well as the support of the residents of the area, the patient received the necessary treatment and now enjoys full health," the announcement states.