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Watch Now: Tucson resident has close encounter with diamondback rattlesnake
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  • Jasmine Demers ,  Henry Brean
  • May 9, 2021
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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!

Jasmine Demers

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Henry Brean

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