"The latest rattlesnake bite is the seventh reported in Ventura County over the course of about six weeks. Year to year comparison, we are definitely seeing more rattlesnake bites this year than we have in previous years."
"Reports of bites have been on the rise across central and southern California since March, a month ahead of a typical rattlesnake season that occurs from April through October."
A female hiker was bitten by a rattlesnake on the Long Canyon Trail in Simi Valley, marking the seventh reported snake bite in Ventura County this year. The incident occurred on a Thursday afternoon, prompting a 911 call at 2:40 p.m. Firefighter paramedics responded and transported the woman to the hospital by helicopter. She sustained a minor injury and was in stable condition. Rattlesnake bites have increased in Ventura County and across California, with more incidents reported this year compared to previous years.
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