A 40-year-old female has died following a suspected snake bite in Katherine this afternoon.
Around 1pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a female had collapsed at a business on Pearce Street.
Police and St John Ambulance attended and immediately commended CPR on the female; however, she was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigations indicate she suffered a snake bite to her ankle.
The death is not believed to be suspicious.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
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