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Woman visits 3 medical facilities before receiving antivenom for copperhead bite
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Macey Timmerman, Debra Worley , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The woman, Ree Lawson, initially visited an urgent care center for treatment.
A woman in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, was bitten by a copperhead snake while on her back porch. She was reaching for a jasmine vine when the snake struck. The woman, Ree Lawson, initially visited an urgent care center for treatment.
She was later sent to an emergency room, but neither facility had the necessary antivenom. Lawson then went to a third hospital, where she finally received the treatment she needed. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
The incident highlights the importance of seeking proper medical care in the event of a snakebite, and the potential challenges of accessing necessary treatments in a timely manner.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A woman in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, was bitten by a copperhead snake while on her back porch. She was reaching for a jasmine vine when the snake struck. The woman, Ree Lawson, initially visited…
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