A 46-year-old woman died after she was bitten by a rattlesnake while hiking at a park in Southern California, according to reports.
by JESSICA A. BOTELHO | The National News DeskFILE - A rattlesnake slithers through the rough on the fourth hole during the second round of The Genesis Invitational 2025 at Torrey Pines Golf Course on February 14, 2025 in La Jolla, California.
A woman died after she was bitten by a rattlesnake while hiking at a park in Southern California, marking the second rattlesnake-related death in the state this month, according to reports.reported that the Ventura County Medical Examiner identified her as 46-year-old Gabriela Bautista, also noting that her death was caused by rattlesnake venom toxicity.Emergency crews responded to the scene and airlifted her to a hospital for treatment, the media outlet noted. According to the outlet, officials said warmer-than-usual temperatures have potentially contributed to increased rattlesnake activity in the area. Experts said heat can bring snakes out earlier in the season, raising the likelihood of encounters with hikers. Additional rattlesnake encounters have been reported in the region around the same time, prompting officials to urge caution for people visiting parks and trails.Rattlesnake bites are uncommon but can be dangerous. Authorities advise hikers to stay on marked trails, watch their surroundings and keep a safe distance from wildlife.One person died in a crash during the busy morning commute on Columbus' east side Thursday.Few details were immediately available, but ABC 6 confirmed the crashA Marion man convicted of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from customers for construction projects that were never finished is headed to prison.A father filed a lawsuit against an airline after his son allegedly died when an airline worker dropped him from a wheelchair while boarding a plane.If you’re ready for a fresh start this spring, the Franklin County Job & Resource Fair could be your next step forward.Happening Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.mOhio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Director Annette Chambers-Smith is resigning at the end of the month to join Gov. Mike DeWine’s office.Chambers
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