Singer Mike Posner laughs off rattlesnake bite as he's airlifted to hospital
Singer Mike Posner has taken to Instagram to reveal he was airlifted to hospital after being bitten by a rattlesnake on Wednesday 7 August.
The Cooler Than Me hitmaker has been trekking across the US for the last four months, releasing a new song with each state he passes through.
So far, he has walked over 1600 miles and visited states such as New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, Missouri and Colorado.
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In a video shared on social media, the 31-year-old seemed in unusually high spirits as he explained: “Crazy day yesterday! I had just crushed 16 miles and was going for 8 more when I got bit by a baby rattlesnake!
“That venom is no joke,” he laughed. “I got to the hospital and got the anti-venom in time.”
Posner also paid tribute to the nurses who have been caring for him and the “chopper team” who acted so quickly.
“Shout outs to G and Mike from the chopper team, and Bo and Cassie and Whitney (my nurses). I’ll be here a few days and will not be able to walk for several weeks but enjoying the AC and the nice bed, haven’t had those in a while Hahahaha!
“Can’t wait to get back on The Walk,” he added. “KEEP GOING!!!!!!”
Many shared words of encouragement on Posner’s post.
British rapper Tinie Tempah commented, “Hope you’re ok broski get better soon [sic],” while Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown wrote: “What!!!! Get well soon, sending best wishes to you.”
Ryan Tedder, Rich Roll, Jessie J, Diplo and Joe Jonas were also among those who reached out.
