Pictured (L-R): Alex Moore, Jake Latimer, Sophi Balerdi and Jeremiah Ing of the Kele tribe in "Survivor" Season 49.
Sophi Balerdi and Jeremiah Ing of the Kele tribe in "Survivor" Season 49.

On the Oct. 8 episode of "Survivor," a contestant was bitten by a venomous snake on the beach in Fiji, prompting medical personnel to pull him from the game.

A sea krait bit the right foot of Canadian correctional officer Jake Latimer, 36, while he was sitting by the ocean. The show's medical team evacuated him from the island to a base camp to be examined by a doctor.

Luckily, the reptile did not inject any poison into Latimer's system, which "Survivor" host Jeff Probst called the worst case scenario. While the Saskatchewan native started to stabilize after receiving fluids, a doctor said it was not safe for him to return to camp and continue the game, in which players compete in physical challenges and vote each other off.

"Jake is obviously emotionally upset, as anybody would be. But (we) felt like we should bring you inside this so you really know what's happening and can see that we are absolutely focused on taking care of it," Probst told viewers. "We've never had anything like this happen."

What happened to Jake on 'Survivor'?

In an unprecedented moment, Jake Latimer became the first "Survivor" contestant to be medically pulled from the game due to a snake bite.

The moment was particularly devastating for the soon-to-be father who was willing to potentially miss the birth of his child for the chance of winning $1 million for his family. However, the show later revealed that he managed to return home in time to see his wife give birth.

Now, in terms of the game, Latimer's removal only meant more bad news for the Kele tribe. The remaining three tribemates were not only saddened to see their friend's "Survivor" journey cut short, but also lost another member of their alliance.

At the start of the immunity challenge, Probst informed every contestant of what happened to Latimer, prompting tears across the Season 49 cast. He also assured everyone that snake bites are not only rare in the game but also in the islands of Fiji.

"For a little perspective with the sea krait, it's really rare for their bites to have venom; they usually just want you to go away, but it took a physical toll and an emotional toll," he told the players. "He's an expectant father. There was a lot going through his head, so there was no way that our medical team could even consider putting him back into the game with no food, no fire, in these conditions."

The game continued with the three tribes competing in another daunting challenge, with the slowest team forced to go back to the tribal council and vote someone out.

Who went home on 'Survivor'?

The Kele tribe has not gotten a break since Season 49 started.

The blue team has lost every single challenge and was down three members following Latimer's abrupt exit. Unfortunately, the bad luck continued with them losing again and dwindling to a tribe of two.

Ontario events manager Jeremiah Ing, 39, was voted out in a 2-1 vote. Alex Moore and Sophi Balerdi are the remaining Kele members.

While Ing and Balerdi planned to blindside Moore and flush out his hidden immunity idol, Ing was ultimately betrayed by Balerdi. Moore played his idol when he did not need to, but left tribal council with a strong ally in Balerdi.

"I've wanted to play this game for 24 years and I'm disappointed. There was just so many lows on tribe Kele, but at the end of the day I learned so much about myself over the past six days," Ing said in his exit interview. "I had the time of my life, and I'm just so thankful."

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How to watch 'Survivor' Season 49

You can watch on CBS and stream live on Paramount+ for subscribers of the Paramount+ with Showtime plan. Episodes can be streamed the next day for subscribers of any Paramount+ plan. The first 48 seasons of the show are all available to stream with a Paramount+ subscription.

Who is the host of 'Survivor'?

Jeff Probst has hosted every season of the show, which has been on the air since 2000. He also serves as an executive producer.

'Survivor' Season 49 cast

The cast of "Survivor" Season 49 includes the following:

  • Kimberly "Annie" Davis: 49-year-old musician from Portland, Oregon
  • Alex Moore: 27-year-old political communications director from Evanston, Illinois
  • Jake Latimer: 36-year-old correctional officer from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Jason Treul: 32-year-old law clerk from Anaheim, California
  • Jawan Pitts: 28-year-old video editor Salem, New Jersey
  • Jeremiah Ing: 39-year-old global events manager from Windsor, Ontario
  • Kristina Mills: 36-year-old MBA career coach from Houston
  • Matt Williams: 52-year-old airport ramp agent from Farmington, Utah
  • Michelle 'MC' Chukwujekwu: 29-year-old fitness trainer from Sachse, Texas
  • Nate Moore: 27-year-old film producer from Clovis, California
  • Nicole Mazullo: 26-year-old financial crime consultant from Long Island, New York
  • Rizo Velovic: 25-year-old tech salesman from Yonkers, New York
  • Sage Ahrens-Nichols: 30-year-old clinical social worker from Roxboro, North Carolina
  • Savannah Louie: 31-year-old marketing strategist and former reporer from Walnut Creek, California
  • Shannon Fairweather: 28-year-old wellness specialist from Wakefield, Massachusetts
  • Sophi Balerdi: 27-year-old entrepreneur from Miami
  • Sophie Segreti: 31-year-old strategy associate from Darnestown, Maryland
  • Steven Ramm: 35-year-old rocket scientist from Littleton, Colorado

Where is 'Survivor' filmed?

While "Survivor" previously took contestants to remote locations around the world, from the Pearl Islands to the Philippines and Guatemala, the show has been filmed on Fiji's Mamanuca Islands for the past 15 seasons.

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