Earlier this year, the EDM-adjacent pop musician Mike Posner -- the man who had big hits with 2010's "Cooler Than Me" and 2015's "I Took A Pill In Ibiza" -- embarked on a grand stunt. He announced that he would spend most of 2019 walking across America, from New Jersey to California. This was a personal journey, influenced by the deaths of both Posner's father and Avicii. But it was also a bit of a publicity deal; he planned to release a new single every time he crossed a state line. For now, though, Posner is going to have to put that whole project on hold because he got bit by a damn rattlesnake.
TMZ reports that Posner was walking across Colorado on Wednesday when a baby rattlesnake appeared out of nowhere and bit his ankle. Posner had to be airlifted to a hospital, where he was given anti-venom. (Posner on Twitter: "That venom is no joke!" He also, naturally, used the snake emoji.)
Whatup doe!!! Crazy day yesterday! I had just crushed 16 miles and was going for 8 more when I got but by a baby rattlesnake! 🐍 That venom is no joke! I got to the hospital and got the anti-venom in time. pic.twitter.com/cZexlVNkFq
— mikeposner (@MikePosner) August 8, 2019
Posner won't be able to continue his big trek for a few weeks, but he insists that he'll reembark on it as soon as he can. Hopefully, he can finish his trip without encountering any bears or bigfoots or anything.Can’t wait to get back on The Walk! KEEP GOING!!!!!!
— mikeposner (@MikePosner) August 8, 2019
