Woman Bitten by Snake Entangled in Bike Chain

An Australian woman in her 60s is recovering after being bitten by a two-meter-long eastern brown snake that had become entangled in her bicycle chain. The incident occurred on July 16, 2026, while she was riding on the northern rivers rail trail near Burringbar, in the Tweed shire of northern New South Wales. The woman reportedly ran over the snake, which was then caught in her bike's chain, leading to the bite. Eastern brown snakes are considered one of the world's most venomous snake species. The woman's condition and the specifics of her treatment were not immediately detailed, but she is reported to be recovering. This unusual encounter highlights the potential dangers present even on popular recreational trails. The northern rivers rail trail is a well-known cycling route in the region.