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6-foot-long rattlesnake found in San Diego after nearly attacking dog

Posted at 4:22 PM, Jul 31, 2018
and last updated 2018-07-31 19:50:07-04

SAN DIEGO -- A woman is on high alert after she says a six-foot-long rattlesnake nearly attacked her dog Friday.

Willow, 20, says she let her small dog out just before 10 a.m. Friday in San Diego.

According to the 20-year-old, the dog started running around when Willow noticed a snake. She quickly grabbed the dog and started running back inside.

Firefighters responded and found the massive red diamond rattlesnake cozying up net to some rocks near a fence line.

A firefighter was able to safely remove the snake with tongs. Crews say this rattlesnake is the largest they’ve ever seen.

After being fed and taken care of by a 3rd party, the snake will be released into the wild.