"Gabriela Bautista, 46, died five days later on March 19, with her cause of death listed as 'rattlesnake venom toxicity' and the manner ruled an accident."
"Fatal snake bites are incredibly rare in the U.S., with about five deaths reported annually, highlighting the unusual nature of these incidents."
"Authorities have noted more rattlesnake bite activity than normal in Southern California, responding to four calls since March 14, including one involving a teenage girl."
"In 2025, the agency handled nine reported rattlesnake bite incidents in total, with the first occurring in February and the last being reported on Oct. 6."
A 46-year-old woman, Gabriela Bautista, died from rattlesnake venom toxicity after being bitten while hiking in Thousand Oaks. Emergency responders conducted a remote rescue, providing medical care before her evacuation to a hospital. Fatal snake bites are rare in the U.S., averaging about five deaths annually. Authorities noted increased rattlesnake bite activity in Southern California, with four incidents reported since March 14, including a case involving a teenage girl. In 2025, nine rattlesnake bite incidents were recorded, with a previous death occurring in Irvine.
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