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As others have said, hope you're ok.
Easy to say with rational hindsight, less so in the heat of the moment: a camera can almost certainly be replaced but some injuries are permanent.
Some cross posting, having read the digital thread as well...FWIW, most of my (film) cameras have a commercial value that is only slightly more than two years (UK) specialist insurance premium, so not really worth insuring in cash terms. Insurance companies don't put a price on sentimental value or 'I value this because I like it' but you might be able to get quotes on an agreed value basis - expect to pay dearly. Have you looked at the small print of your house & contents insurance? You might already be covered for single items less than £500 (looking at mine) but that would have to be balanced against increased future premiums?
A new DSLR would be a different matter - worth insuring and equally worth letting go in a confrontation.
Incidentally, my Canon case (early '70s) also has a 'patina' that looks like mould. I think it's just age related degradation rather than fungal growth - no sign of it on anything else so far...