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Hiker Dies from Rare Timber Rattlesnake Bite in Tennessee
8/21/2025
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Story summary
- A hiker in Tennessee died from a timber rattlesnake bite on August 8, 2025, at Savage Gulf State Park.
- Despite CPR from emergency responders, the hiker died in the hospital.
- Officials indicated allergic reactions to snake venom may have played a role in the death.
- Rattlesnake bites are infrequent fatalities, with 7,000 to 8,000 cases reported annually in the U.S.
- Experts recommend avoiding snake handling and seeking immediate medical care for bites.
