Idukki: A man was bitten by a snake while working on a construction site at Pandippara in Maniyaran Kudiyil here on Wednesday. The injured has been identified as Monsi (48) of Vellakkattu house, Perunkala, Cheruthoni.

The incident occurred around noon during a retaining wall construction at a house in Pandippara. Five workers were present at the site at the time of the incident.

Monsi was bitten while attempting to move another worker standing nearby to safety after spotting the snake. It is reported that the snake was a cobra.

Notably, this is the sixth time Monsi has suffered a snakebite.

Following the incident, co-workers rushed him to the Idukki Medical College Hospital. He was administered anti-venom and is currently in the intensive care unit. His condition is said to be stable.