Captain Jason Berry
Government and Media Relations
(360) 596-4010 – office
(360) 596-4015 – fax
http://www.wsp.wa.gov

*** For Immediate Release***

Date: October 14, 2011
Contact: Trooper Ryan Tanner 
Phone: 360-449-7960
Cell: Cell 360-772-3500
E-mail: Ryan.Tanner@wsp.wa.gov

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WSP Trooper Catches “A Snake in the Grass”

A trooper with the Washington State Patrol helped catch a loose snake on the side of SR-14 in Vancouver on Friday morning.

The incident started when a passing tow truck driver noticed a large aquarium in a grassy area along the side of SR-14 near Lieser Road. The tow truck driver stopped and discovered a large snake lying outside of the aquarium. Trooper Jesse Layman responded and was able to corral the snake back into the aquarium. The snake, which was approximately 5 feet in length, did not appear to be injured and was taken from the scene by Clark County Animal Control.

At this time, it is unknown if the snake fell from a moving vehicle or was intentionally left along side of the highway. Anyone with information is asked to call the Washington State Patrol at 360-449-7999.

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