Mortality Statistics

A new study analyzing data from dozens of countries estimates that the global mortality rate from snakebites is dramatically higher than accepted official figures. Experts warn that the problem is particularly severe in rural areas and developing countries suffering from a lack of accessible medical care.

A new report from the "Or Yarok" association reveals that the current summer months are on track to be among the most catastrophic in the last decade, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries in major urban centers.

German media reported on Thursday that more than 100 people drowned in German waters in June alone, the highest figure in over 20 years. In total, at least 261 people have lost their lives in the first seven months of 2026, an increase of 15 compared to the same period last year.