“Snake Causes Major Power Outage, 11,700 Left in Darkness in Virginia”

Snake Causes Power Outage, Plunges 11,700 in Virginia into Darkness

Virginia, USA | August 14, 2024

A surprising incident in Virginia left 11,700 electricity consumers without power for nearly an hour and a half after a snake caused a significant disruption. The power outage occurred when the snake entered a high-voltage area and made contact with a transformer, leading to a fire and subsequent interruption of the power supply.

The incident took place on Saturday at 9:15 PM, affecting parts of Kiln Creek, Central Newport News, and Christopher Newport University. Local officials quickly responded to the situation, working diligently to restore electricity within an hour and a half.

While the specific species of the snake involved has not been identified, officials noted that this is not the first time a snake has caused such a disruption in the area. Despite the unusual cause, the prompt action of the officials ensured that power was restored with minimal delay.