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Offline Wrightwood

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Surviving a Mojave rattlesnake bite
« on: Aug 27, 18, 11:39:46 PM »
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Re: Surviving a Mojave rattlesnake bite
« Reply #1 on: Aug 28, 18, 06:06:22 AM »
You know, someone was recently asking about trying to get a hospital district started for our area. If this happened in Wrightwood or Phelan, the time to get to an ER would have been too long...

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Re: Surviving a Mojave rattlesnake bite
« Reply #2 on: Aug 28, 18, 11:59:41 AM »
I read this article in the Daily Press yesterday.  This man was very fortunate that he lives so close to emergency help.  This story is a good reminder to always look before you reach for things. 

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Re: Surviving a Mojave rattlesnake bite
« Reply #3 on: Aug 28, 18, 04:00:55 PM »
I do recall that a person was airlifted to Loma Linda from here after a bite. And, I did compare distance/time to Bear Valley, St. Mary's and Loma Linda. It's about the same and, depending on the time of day, LL can be just as fast. I am not impressed with Bear Valley or St. Mary's. Just my opinion based on multiple experiences in their ERs. Cheryl o7o

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Re: Surviving a Mojave rattlesnake bite
« Reply #4 on: Aug 30, 18, 08:17:16 PM »