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Massive Dead Snake Found Along Side of a Wisconsin Highway. It's Not Native to the Area.
Authorities said the snake died after a medical emergency at a veterinary clinic, and the owner later contacted investigators after a public appeal.
- On Thursday, authorities discovered a "very large" dead snake dumped along County Highway Z in IOWA COUNTY, Wisconsin, near Hillside School, prompting an investigation.
- Sheriff Michael Peterson noted the animal was likely kept in captivity and stated the manner in which it was left is "concerning and has caused alarm among passing motorists."
- In a Friday morning Facebook post, the Iowa County Sheriff's Office said the owner had come forward after the snake experienced a medical emergency at a veterinary clinic and died.
- The Iowa County District Attorney is following up with the owner, after Peterson explained "the animal was intended to be buried; however, it was instead placed alongside the roadway."
- Peterson thanked members of the public and first responders who assisted in the investigation, concluding the case after the owner's identification and cooperation.
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'Very large' snake found dead along Wisconsin highway, sheriff says
A "very large" snake was found dead alongside a highway in Wisconsin, according to authorities.
·Nashville, United States
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