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

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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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