Teen rescued after being bitten by rattlesnake in Newbury Park

Sunday, March 22, 2026
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (KABC) -- A teen girl was rescued Friday night after being bitten by a rattlesnake in Newbury Park, according to Ventura County fire officials.

Firefighters were called to near the Wendy Trail Head around 7:30 p.m. and were able to get to the girl, who was then brought to a waiting ambulance. She was rushed to a hospital and is in stable condition, officials said.

The incident comes one week after firefighters responded to another snake bite at Wildwood Regional Park in Thousand Oaks. Also last week, a 25-year-old Orange County man died weeks after being bitten by a rattlesnake.

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Fire crews are reminding hikers and residents that rattlesnakes are more active during hot weather and urge people to stay alert while outdoors.



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