Rattlesnake Bites Teen on Southern State Fishing Trip

Rattlesnake bites teen on southern state fishing trip

North Carolina National Guard and Charlotte Fire Department rescue teen bitten by timber rattlesnake during fishing trip in Avery County mountains, now recovering at home.

Charlotte teenager rescued after rattlesnake bite in Avery County

Last Updated on June 10, 2025 5:53 pm A 17-year-old from Charlotte was rescued from the Pisgah National Forest after a timber rattlesnake bit him. The incident occurred on June 2, according to the North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM). According to the Charlotte Observer, the victim was identified as Zain Shah. He told the outlet that he was bitten by a large rattlesnake, two miles from the nearest road. In the comment section of a Facebook…

Teen Airlifted Out of NC Woods After Nearly Fatal Timber Rattlesnake Bite

A teenager was rescued from deep inside the woods of Avery County after being bitten by a rattlesnake. The incident prompted a multi-agency response, including the North Carolina Helo-Aquatic Rescue Team (NCHART) and Charlotte Fire Department technicians. A National Guard Black Hawk helicopter assisted in the operation, airlifting the teen from a rocky creekside in the mountainous terrain. Once safely evacuated, the teenager was transported to a…