Princess Bride Star Cary Elwes Just Experienced A Frightening Medical Emergency
Though Cary Elwes stars in Zack Snyder's "Rebel Moon," which started filming on April 19, the actor was not on set but working in his yard on April 23 when he was suddenly bitten by a rattlesnake, according to TMZ. The venomous snake bit the "Ella Enchanted" star (ironically) on the finger, and he was airlifted by helicopter to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
Venomous snakebites are uncommon in Southern California, says UCI Health, but it is extremely important to go to a hospital for treatment as quickly as possible when bitten by a venomous snake, like a rattlesnake. According to Mayo Clinic, burning pain can set in within 15 to 30 minutes, followed by swelling and bruising — and Elwes posted an intense photo on Instagram of his gnarly injury showing exactly this. The bite was serious enough that those around him felt it was life-threatening, and he was given an antidote, per Giant Freakin Robot.
Elwes' April 25 photo showed his hugely swollen, black and blue finger. "Bit not by a ROUS but a rattlesnake," he wrote, referring of course to the Rodents of Unusual Size Westley battled in "The Princess Bride." He continued, "Grateful to the staff of Malibu Urgent Care, LA County Fire Dept. and the staff and medical professionals at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center for their great care. Am recovering well thanks to all these wonderful folks." We wish Elwes a speedy recovery.
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