Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Hiker Dies After Timber Rattlesnake Bite in Tennessee
A hiker in Tennessee died after being bitten by a Timber rattlesnake.
The man picked up the snake and was bitten on the hand while hiking in a state park.
Emergency responders tried to save him, but he passed away at the hospital.
Timber rattlesnakes are known to be dangerous.
The CDC advises anyone bitten by a venomous snake to seek medical help right away.
They also suggest cleaning the bite, removing jewelry, and marking the swelling.
It's important to be cautious around wildlife and to know basic first aid.
A man died after being bitten by a Timber rattlesnake while hiking in Savage Gulf State Park, Tennessee.
The incident occurred on August 8, approximately 60 miles northwest of Chattanooga.
The hiker was reportedly bitten on the hand after picking up the snake.
First responders administered CPR before transporting him to a hospital, where he died.
The CDC recommends immediate medical attention and specific first aid steps for snake bites.
- Who
- An unidentified hiker
- What
- A man died from a Timber rattlesnake bite.
- When
- August 8
- Where
- Savage Gulf State Park, Tennessee
- Why
- The exact cause of death has not yet been released.
- Incident Location
- Savage Gulf State Park, TN
- Date of Incident
- August 8
- Cause of Death
- Snake Bite
- Snake Species
- Timber Rattlesnake
- First Aid Advice
- Seek immediate medical attention