Electric crew in Rehovot halts work after spotting massive viper on power lines

An Israel Electric Corporation crew in Rehovot was forced to stop repairs after encountering a large viper crawling along power lines. A snake catcher was summoned to the scene, according to Channel 12.

An Israel Electric Corporation repair crew in Rehovot halted work this morning after discovering a large viper crawling along power lines at the work site. The crew reportedly stopped operations and called a professional snake catcher, according to a Channel 12 report. No injuries were reported. The incident is a rare but not unheard-of encounter in urban areas near open fields.

4 developments

1. 6 minutes ago · 15:23 · 6 JulLatest

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2. 11:57 · 6 Jul

   Worker identified as Boris Bandersky.

3. 11:56 · 6 Jul

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