Python strangles child to death in Sumter County

Jul 1st, 2009 - OrlandoSentinel

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OXFORD - A 2-year-old girl was strangled by a 12-foot albino Burmese python a few hours ago in this rural community just west of The Villages, according to authorities.

Lt. Caruthers of Sumter County Sheriff's Office said the python was a family pet that apparently broke free from inside a glass aquarium in the home's living room. The snake then made its way into the girl's bedroom and apparently strangled her in the middle of the night, according to authorities. The girl was identified as Shaiunna Hare. The home is off County Road 466, tucked in the middle of pastureland.

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