California hiker airlifted after suspected venomous snakebite near Montecito Peak

California hiker airlifted after suspected venomous snakebite near Montecito Peak

Warmer weather is driving more rattlesnake activity on area trails and in the backcountry, Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue said.  Recently, a 22-year-old woman had to be airlifted from Cold Springs Trail after a snake bit her. What happened? Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue said the hiker was near Montecito Peak and about 1.5 miles up the trail when she was bitten on the ankle, Edhat reported. At 10:55 a.m. on April 6, responders from S…