Snake bites man in Kimberley

A man remains in Broome Hospital after being bitten by a snake overnight.

Bidyadanga police received reports of a man being bitten, about 160km south of Broome, and made immediate contact with the Royal Flying Doctor Service for advice. They decided on the urgent need of medical attention.

Police collected the man from Great Northern Highway at the Port Smith turn-off and began travelling towards Broome under emergency conditions before meeting an ambulance.