‘New RFK Animal Encounter Just Dropped’: Health Secretary Grabs Two Wild Snakes Bare-Handed, Mistaking His Wife’s Screaming for Cheerleading
‘New RFK Animal Encounter Just Dropped’: Health Secretary Grabs Two Wild Snakes Bare-Handed, Mistaking His Wife’s Screaming for Cheerleading
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has once again made headlines for an unorthodox wildlife encounter, this time grabbing two wild snakes with his bare hands while misinterpreting his wife’s terrified screams as supportive cheering. The incident, which occurred during a recent outdoor event, adds to Kennedy’s growing reputation as an unwitting antagonist to the animal kingdom—following prior run-ins with whales, bears, raccoons, and birds.
According to witnesses, Kennedy spotted the snakes and, believing his wife’s panicked shouts were encouragement, lunged to capture them. “She was screaming, ‘No, Bobby!’ and he thought she was saying, ‘Go, Bobby!’” a bystander recounted. The snakes, described as non-venomous but startled, were held aloft before being released unharmed. Kennedy later defended the act as a demonstration of his “deep connection with wildlife,” though experts warn that bare-handed handling of wild snakes can be dangerous.
The episode has sparked a wave of memes online, with social media users dubbing it “the new RFK animal encounter just dropped.” Critics argue it reflects a pattern of reckless behavior, while supporters praise his “authenticity.” Kennedy, known for his environmental advocacy, has not commented further. The snakes, meanwhile, reportedly slithered away to safety—presumably relieved to have escaped the encounter.