This is why you always watch the ground on a trail

Posted on 1 April 2026 By Miriam Kimvangu

Out on a quiet trail in the Eastern Cape, one step nearly became something else entirely.

Screenshot from Accuweather (@accuweather) on Instagram

According to Accuweather, a runner’s routine shifted in an instant when what people seem to think is a well-camouflaged gaboon viper appeared in the path. The kind of encounter that stops you cold and stays with you long after.

 

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A reminder that in South Africa’s wild spaces, awareness matters.

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