The Tennessee hiker, wildlife experts stated, was likely bitten by the snake in self-defence when it was picked up.

A hiker in a Tennessee state park died after picking up a rattlesnake that bit him in what was a rare fatality arising from a snake bite.

And authorization was given to buy Edraulic (electro-hydraulic) rescue tools from municipal emergency services for $65,202 that will be used by the fire department for emergency response. And 10 sets ...