Boy bitten by rattlesnake on highway on-ramp, Centennial CO


A 12-year-old boy was bitten by a rattlesnake while in a vehicle stopped near the Smoky Hill on-ramp of E-470. He was conscious and breathing. Emergency responders confirmed the nearby hospital had anti-venom available.
Audio|Source: South Metro Fire Rescue
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Engine 23, Medic 23, Allergic Reaction, Map page Q37B-0, Quincy eastbound gun club southbound on ramp-cramp.
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Engine 23, Medic 23, allergic reaction.
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Engine 23 this much.
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Vision 23, sorry about there's been several location updates.
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We finally got the parties pulled over at E470 southbound at the Smoky Hill on-ramp at the bottom of the on-ramp.
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To be a 12-year-old male, conscious and breathing that was bit by a rattlesnake.
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So we're on the phone now with Parker just to make sure they have anti-venom.
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Okay,
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thank you. Ending 23, Parker confirms they do have anti-Vetum at the ED.
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E-470, Colorado
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