Snake handler Eugene De Leon Sr. died after he was bitten by a rattlesnake at the Rattlesnake Roundup festival in Freer, Texas.
A veteran snake handler has died after he was bitten by a rattlesnake at a festival in south Texas, relatives and officials said.
Organizers at the snake show said De Leon was handling rattlesnakes in front of revelers when he was bitten. De Leon “did it all” in Freer when it came to snakes, including regular appearances at the annual festival and spots on local wildlife shows, the organization said.He had been handling snakes for over 20 years before the bite.“You showed all of us to follow our passion and give back to our community,” the statement continued. “May you Rest in Peace Eugene.”“He had a passion for snake handling at the Rattlesnake Roundup in Freer,” Dimasearly Sunday.
De Leon was “well loved” by all who knew him, according to Sandra Whitten, a Republican vying to represent Texas in the House of Representatives.
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