Copperhead snake bite leaves mayor’s wife in 'excruciating pain,' he reveals
Monroe, North Carolina mayor Robert Burns revealed that his wife Lauren was bitten by a copperhead snake in their backyard, resulting in hospitalization and severe pain. The incident occurred near a wooded area on their property, prompting immediate medical attention. Burns shared the news publicly to raise awareness about the prevalence of venomous snakes in residential areas of North Carolina.
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Health Copperhead snake bite leaves mayor’s wife in 'excruciating pain,' he reveals Robert Burns' wife was hospitalized after being bitten in their backyard By Andrea Margolis Fox News Published May 1, 2026 1:31pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Man bitten by snakes 200 times may help create universal anti-venom Tim Friede joins ‘America Reports’ to share his story of enduring more than 200 snake bites and 700 venom injections to aid in the development of anti-venom and advance venom immunity research. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A North Carolina politician is spreading awareness after his wife was bitten by a copperhead snake in a frightening incident this week.
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