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Woman bitten by snake found in mattress, Christiansburg VA
Medical EmergencyA 56-year-old woman was bitten by a snake found inside her mattress. Medical rescue responded, and animal control was requested but could not assist.
Audio|Heard on: Montgomery County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Can you respond with Rescue to near Ruth Lane SE, cross of Starlight Drive.
00:06
Rescue dispatched for a 56-year-old female, breathing steady.
00:10
She was bitten by a snake found in the patient's box spring.
00:24
CPD
00:25
One-99 interview
00:29
Kellett
00:31
I'm at Roanoke Depot, I'll be en route, just advise, I'm not safe, and we're certified.
00:38
Sat 4.
00:40
Rescue confirmed the snake returned to the patient's box spring.
00:46
You can respond to check the resident's condition.
00:50
They requested animal control, but they are not certified for this.
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Location mentioned:
Ruth Ln SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
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