Queensland man charged with manslaughter over death of boy who complained of snake bite
A Queensland man has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly failing to seek medical attention for a boy who died after saying he'd been bitten by a snake.
Police said the 11-year-old boy died suddenly on November 21 last year at a property in Murgon, north-west of the Sunshine Coast.
After an "extensive" investigation, they charged a 31-year-old man with manslaughter.
A Queensland man has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly failing to seek medical attention for a boy who died after saying he'd been bitten by a snake. 9News
Police said the man knew the boy but didn't reveal any further details about their relationship.
The man, who is accused of failing to seek medical attention after the boy said he was bitten by a snake, is due in Murgon Magistrates Court on December 6.
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