A person picking flowers was bitten by a rattlesnake. It comes amid a rise in rattlesnake bites across Southern California.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 3:38PMThe City of Palos Verdes Estates is issuing a warning after someone was recently bitten by a rattlesnake. It comes amid a rise in rattlesnake bites in Southern California this year.
It happened while the person was picking flowers in the Paseo Del Campo open space on Friday, according to the city. She was taken to a local hospital and is reportedly in stable condition. Earlier this month, a woman was rescued by Montecito fire crews after she was bitten by a rattlesnake on the Buena Vista Trail. The hiker did not have adequate cell service to call 911, but texted a loved one who was able to contact emergency services.
In February, a 25-year-old Costa Mesa man died following a rattlesnake bite he suffered while mountain biking in Irvine. Julian Hernandez was riding at the Quail Hill Trail in Irvine on Feb. 1 when he stopped near the Quail Hill Community Center to wait for a friend, according to the Irvine Police Department. He was reportedly bitten after he lost his balance.
Then, a 46-year-old woman from Moorpark died after she was bitten by a rattlesnake while hiking at Wildwood Regional Park on March 14. The City of Palos Verdes Estates is using this weekend's incident as a reminder to hikers to stay on established trails, keep your pets leashed, and be careful near rocks, brush and tall grass. If you see a snake, you are encouraged to give it plenty of space to allow it to move away on its own.
Don't try to suck out the venom or cut the bite. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and medications unless directed by medical professionals. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California is home to seven species of rattlesnakes. Rattlesnakes typically avoid people and bites are considered rare.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that out of the 7-8,000 venomous snake bites in the U.S. each year, only five people die.
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