Snake Bite in Sandals | Macon News

Macon Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Chris Howarth’s California garden stroll turned into a life-or-death snake encounter when he got bitten by a rattlesnake while wearing sandals. His wife, Jenny, initially thought he was joking—until she saw his foot. He was rushed to the hospital, where his leg swelled violently within hours. After six days at Oroville, he was airlifted to Stanford, receiving 54 vials of antivenom. His recovery was brutal, even with fast medical help. The ordeal left the couple stressing the importance of proper footwear in nature—because sometimes, the wild doesn’t care how prepared you think you are. Listen…