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14-Year-Old Recovering After Rattlesnake Bite in California

4/6/2026

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Bailey Vanden Bossche, a 14-year-old girl, was hospitalized after a rattlesnake bite on the Wendy Trail in Newbury Park, California, at about 5:30 p.m. in March.
The venom spread quickly, causing severe symptoms.
Firefighters rescued Bailey Vanden Bossche.
She received anti-venom treatment and is now recovering at home.
The rise in rattlesnake encounters in Southern California is linked to warmer temperatures, and authorities urge outdoor enthusiasts to wear proper footwear.

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Story summary

Bailey Vanden Bossche, a 14-year-old girl, was hospitalized after a rattlesnake bite on the Wendy Trail in Newbury Park, California, at about 5:30 p.m. in March.
The venom spread quickly, causing severe symptoms.
Firefighters rescued Bailey Vanden Bossche.
She received anti-venom treatment and is now recovering at home.
The rise in rattlesnake encounters in Southern California is linked to warmer temperatures, and authorities urge outdoor enthusiasts to wear proper footwear.