• The Venomous Snake that Fell from the Sky | E131

  • Oct 28 2024
  • Length: 23 mins
  • Podcast

The Venomous Snake that Fell from the Sky | E131

  • Summary

  • In this episode of the Crux True Survival Stories podcast, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen recount the extraordinary true story of Peggy Jones in Silsbee, Texas. While mowing her lawn, Peggy experienced a terrifying ordeal when a venomous snake dropped from the sky, latched onto her arm, and was soon followed by an aggressive hawk attempting to reclaim its prey. The harrowing encounter left Peggy with severe injuries and a battle for survival in the middle of her expansive property. This episode explores the science behind phenomena like 'animal rain,' the potential dangers of Texas's venomous snakes, and offers vital safety tips. Peggy's resilience and humor, despite her traumatic experience, shine through, making this a truly inspiring listen.
    00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
    00:20 A Snake Falls from the Sky
    00:53 Peggy's Terrifying Encounter
    03:41 The Unexpected Attack
    09:16 The Hawk Joins the Chaos
    10:34 Eagle Encounter: A Close Call
    11:09 The Hawk and the Snake: A Battle in the Sky
    12:32 Animal Rain: Strange Phenomena from Above
    14:34 The Science Behind Animal Rain
    17:09 Peggy's Ordeal: A Terrifying Encounter
    20:01 Survival Tips and Peggy's Resilience
    21:17 Conclusion: Life's Unexpected Challenges

    Sources for this episode:

    1. "When a Snake Fell from the Sky" - Reader's Digest, Derek Burnett
    2. "Texas woman attacked by snake dropped by hawk while mowing lawn" - CNN https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/11/us/texas-woman-snake-hawk-attack-wellness/index.html
    3. "Woman mowing lawn attacked by falling snake, swooping hawk in 'utterly chaotic' encounter" - USA Today https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/08/11/texas-woman-attacked-by-snake-hawk-while-mowing/70575009007/
    4. "Snakes in Texas" - Texas Parks and Wildlife https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/resources/texas-junior-naturalists/snakes-in-texas
    5. "Snake Safety & Prevention" - Texas Department of State Health Services https://www.dshs.texas.gov/safety-prevention/snake-safety-prevention

    For more information about animal rain phenomena:

    • BBC Earth article on "Animal Rain" phenomena https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20150327-the-mystery-of-raining-animals

    For snake safety and identification in Texas:

    • Texas Snakes & More https://www.texassnakes.net/
    • Email us! thecruxsurvival@gmail.com

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