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78-Year-Old Woman Dies from Rattlesnake Bites in California
4/22/2026
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Story summary
- A 78-year-old woman died after three rattlesnake bites while walking in Redwood Valley, California, two days after hospitalization.
- This is the third snakebite fatality in California during an erratic weather season.
- California Poison Control System reported 77 rattlesnake bite calls in early 2026.
- Rattlesnakes have increased activity this year.
- Experts advise staying on designated trails and keeping distance from snakes.
