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Watch Now: Tucson resident has close encounter with diamondback rattlesnake
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  • Jasmine Demers ,  Henry Brean
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Tucson resident and Arizona Daily Star reporter Henry Brean was nearly bit by a western diamondback rattlesnake in the yard behind his Oro Valley home. Phew! We're sorry for your scare Henry, but grateful for the chance to see this rattler up close!

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