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Child airlifted to hospital after snake bite on Mount Diablo trail

A 7-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital Wednesday afternoon after being bitten by a snake on a trail at Mt. Diablo State Park, authorities said.

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to the incident about 4 p.m.

The condition of the child, who was taken to John Muir Hospital, was not immediately available.

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Child airlifted to hospital after snake bite on Mount Diablo trail

by Bay City News Service /

Uploaded: Thu, Jun 8, 2023, 5:18 am

A 7-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital Wednesday afternoon after being bitten by a snake on a trail at Mt. Diablo State Park, authorities said.

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to the incident about 4 p.m.

The condition of the child, who was taken to John Muir Hospital, was not immediately available.

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