Princess Bride actor Cary Elwes has been airlifted to the hospital after being bitten by a rattlesnake, according to reports.
The 59 year old Britsh actor was said to be in his gardening at his Malibu home in California when the reptile struck. It is not known which part of his body was bitten.
According to the TMZ, the bite was so severe that he needed immediate medical attention and had to be airlifted to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center on Saturday.The publication reports that the due to nature of the accident, "people around him felt it was a life-threatening injury".
Sources added to the site that Cary got the help he needed on time and is poised to make a "full recovery". OK! has contacted representatives for Cary for further comment.
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