Venomous African viper in SoCal neighborhood was AI-generated, police say
Police in Southern California are warning residents about a loose, highly venomous African viper. Officials advise the public not to approach the snake and to report any sightings immediately.
The snake was reported in Santa Ana "in a tree within a residential neighborhood near Main Street and Edinger Avenue," police said. But questions about authenticity emerged.
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