Teen Bitten by Brown Snake in Hunter River Emegency Services responded to Hunter River in Aberdeen at 5:24 pm, with reports a 15-year-old boy who had been bitten by a brown snake while swimming in the river behind the public school. NSW Ambulance teams stabilized the patient before firefighters used a stokes basket to safely transport him up the steep embankment. He was then rushed to the hospital for further treatment. Residents are urged to contact WIRES at 13000WIRES if they encounter snakes in their area. In case of a snake bite emergency, dial Triple Zero (000) immediately....