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Singer Mike Posner airlifted to hospital after being bitten by a rattlesnake

The entertainer has been hiking across the United States.
The entertainer has been hiking across the United States. The entertainer has been hiking across the United States.

Singer Mike Posner said he was airlifted to hospital after being bitten by a rattlesnake.

The pop star, sporting a large beard, is currently walking across the United States and crossed from Kansas to Colorado on Wednesday, according to his Instagram page.

Hours later he shared a video from hospital, showing him lying in a gurney while being wheeled along by paramedics.

Posner, whose hits include Cooler Than Me and I Took A Pill In Ibiza, said he had been bitten by a baby rattlesnake and was taken to hospital by helicopter.

He wrote: “That venom is no joke! I got to the hospital and got the anti-venom in time. Shout outs to G and Mike from the chopper team and Bo and Cassie and Whitney (my nurses).

“I’ll be here a few days and will not be able to walk for several weeks but enjoying the AC and the nice bed, haven’t had those in a while Hahahaha!”

Detroit-born Posner, 31, added: “Can’t wait to get back on The Walk! KEEP GOING!!!!!!”

Rattlesnakes bites on people are rarely fatal, with less than 1 in 600 resulting in death, according to the US Forest Service, while 33% of bites do not contain venom.

Posner’s celebrity friends sent get well soon messages in the comments section.

Joe Jonas wrote: “Rest up bro. Glad you are OK.”

Millie Bobby Brown said: “What!!! Get well soon, sending best wishes to you.”

And Jessie J commented: “You are a real life super hero.”

Ponser embarked on a hike across the US in April, starting in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

He plans to walk 20 miles a day, reaching California in September.