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June 28, 1880
Daily Republican
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
Thomas Deford near Baltimore found a 15-inch water snake embedded in ice from about 18 months ago. On Thursday, when exposed to the sun, the stiff snake revived, wriggled, and was captured for display.
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A Snake Story.
Thomas Deford, who lives near Baltimore, relates a first class snake story, wherein a water snake, fifteen inches long, which was found imbedded in a cake of ice gathered perhaps eighteen months ago, was restored to life on Thursday when exposed to the sun. The ice was taken from the ice house on the place, and the snake was seen in the centre of a large block. It was cut out with a pick and was as stiff as a bone. When exposed to the sun for some minutes, however, it began to wriggle, and after a time started off for the grass. It was captured and placed in a large glass bottle, and will be shown to the incredulous.
Thomas Deford, who lives near Baltimore, relates a first class snake story, wherein a water snake, fifteen inches long, which was found imbedded in a cake of ice gathered perhaps eighteen months ago, was restored to life on Thursday when exposed to the sun. The ice was taken from the ice house on the place, and the snake was seen in the centre of a large block. It was cut out with a pick and was as stiff as a bone. When exposed to the sun for some minutes, however, it began to wriggle, and after a time started off for the grass. It was captured and placed in a large glass bottle, and will be shown to the incredulous.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Animal Story
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Recovery
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Snake Revival
Ice Preservation
Water Snake
Baltimore
Extraordinary Phenomenon
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Deford
Where did it happen?
Near Baltimore
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas Deford
Location
Near Baltimore
Event Date
Thursday
Story Details
A water snake preserved in ice for about eighteen months revives when exposed to sunlight after being cut from the ice block.