Crime & Safety
2 Rattlesnake Bites Prompt Warning For Fairfax Hikers
Two people were bitten by rattlesnakes in separate incidents in the last week, according to Marin County fire officials.
FAIRFAX, CA — The Southern Marin Fire District advised hikers in Fairfax to use caution due to recent rattlesnake bite incidents.
Firefighters said on social media early Saturday morning that there were two separate incidents of rattlesnake bites in the town this past week.
Anyone bitten by a rattlesnake should remain calm, avoid running and get medical help immediately, the fire district said.
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If someone encounters a rattlesnake, they should give it space and it will eventually move or people should be able to find their way around it, according to experts.
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