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Hiker in Tennessee Who Picked Up a Venomous Snake Dies After Being Bitten

While thousands of people are bitten by venomous snakes in the United States each year, deaths are uncommon, according to the authorities.

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The authorities said it was believed that a timber rattlesnake bit a man in a Tennessee park last week, leading to his death.
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Florida Approves First Black Bear Hunt Since 2015

State wildlife officials say a regulated hunt is needed to manage the bear population. Opponents say the new rules will lead to trophy hunting.

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Biologists weigh a black bear during a legal black bear hunt near Lake Mary, Fla., in 2015.
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Florida Approves First Black Bear Hunt Since 2015

State wildlife officials say a regulated hunt is needed to manage the bear population. Opponents say the new rules will lead to trophy hunting.

© Luis Santana/The Tampa Bay Times, via Associated Press

Biologists weigh a black bear during a legal black bear hunt near Lake Mary, Fla., in 2015.
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