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2 clusters · 5 sources · 28 days · First seen · Last updated
Rattlesnake sightings on Orange County beaches
Overview
Rattlesnakes have been observed in unusual coastal locations at Crystal Cove in Orange County, California. In late August, a video captured a snake slithering through the sand near the water’s edge, an occurrence noted as atypical for a species that usually inhabits drier terrain.
In September, a second sighting occurred where a camouflaged rattlesnake was recorded moving along the waterline and repeatedly entering and exiting the ocean surf. These incidents have prompted warnings for beachgoers to remain vigilant near the water due to the presence of the venomous reptiles.
Entities
Crystal Cove · Nicky Paris · Orange County · Newport Beach · Hugo Will
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] A rattlesnake was observed crawling along the waterline and slipping into the surf at Crystal Cove on Sunday. offthepress.com · pulptastic.com · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A large rattlesnake was spotted near the feet of comedian Nicky Paris at Crystal Cove last month. offthepress.com · pulptastic.com · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nicky Paris was not bitten during his encounter with the snake. offthepress.com · pulptastic.com · nypost.com
Timeline
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4 days ago
[CULTURE] 4 sourcesRattlesnakes spotted on Orange County beaches near Crystal CoveRattlesnakes have been spotted near the shoreline at Crystal Cove in Orange County, California, following recent encounters by beachgoers including comedian Nicky Paris.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesRattlesnake spotted on Newport Beach sand near waterA rattlesnake was filmed emerging from the water onto the sand at Crystal Cove in Newport Beach, prompting warnings for Southern California beachgoers to remain vigilant.
Sources
abc7.com · nypost.com · offthepress.com · pulptastic.com · thecooldown.com