"NI uchungu": Kenyan man hospitalised after bsnake bite in US while filming

This story has significance for readers across Kenya and beyond.

- KowisoTv, a Kenyan content creator based in the US, was bitten by a snake while filming a nature walk video

- The TikTok video, which shows him in a forest captioned 'POV: You've been spotted by the forest council', went viral

- The lighthearted clip drew attention after viewers learnt what had actually happened during the recording

A Kenyan content creator living in the United States got more than he bargained for on a casual nature walk when a snake struck him mid-recording, turning what was meant to be a relaxed outdoor TikTok video into an unexpected wildlife encounter.

Kenyan man shares hilarious caption after being bitten by snake

KowisoTv, a Kenyan creator based in the US, was filming himself walking through a forested area when the incident occurred.

The video, which carries the caption "POV: You've been spotted by the forest council," shows him outdoors in a sun-dappled woodland setting, the camera swinging upward at one point to capture blurred tree canopy shots in a playful, self-deprecating tone.

What appeared on screen as a lighthearted clip took on a different dimension once viewers learnt the backstory.

Netizen shares comment after Kenyan man is bitten by snake

Beneath the humour and forest aesthetics, the creator had actually been bitten by a snake somewhere along the trail while the camera was rolling.

The video also featured an on-screen reply to a comment reading "hiyo ndio kazi surely," a Swahili phrase roughly translating to "so that's the job, really," poking fun at the nature of content creation and what it sometimes demands of those behind the camera.

The clip quickly spread across TikTok, with many viewers drawn in by the comic framing before discovering the real incident that had unfolded during the shoot.

Mashirima Kapombe's unexpected encounter with large snake

In another story, TUKO.co.ke wrote about Mashirima Kapombe's unexpected encounter with a large snake after leaving the studio.

The situation turned from alarming to humorous as her son filmed the incident, showcasing not only her bravery but also a lighthearted family dynamic amidst the chaos.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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