""This is a time of year when residents are out recreating and out hiking and enjoying all the natural beauty of the area. And when there is warm weather, encounters with wildlife are certainly possible.""
""Death by rattlesnake bite remains rare in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 8,000 people annually are bitten by venomous snakes, with fewer than 10 deaths.""
""Wear hiking boots and long pants for protection. Walk on clearly marked, visible paths. Avoid walking through tall grass and brush where snakes might be hiding.""
""If one encounters a potentially dangerous snake, stop and back away, keeping a good distance from the snake.""
A teenage girl was rescued from the Wendy Trail in Newbury Park after suffering a rattlesnake bite. The Ventura County Fire Department responded to the incident, and the girl was in stable condition with minor injuries. This incident follows another snakebite case in Wildwood Regional Park. Although a direct correlation between rising temperatures and snakebites is not confirmed, warm weather typically increases wildlife encounters. Guidelines for avoiding snake encounters include wearing protective clothing and staying on marked paths.
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