Unlikely Hero: Falcon Rescues Woman from Strangling Snake in Backyard ShowdownUnlikely Hero: Falcon Rescues Woman from Strangling Snake in Backyard Showdown

an American woman’s yard-cleaning chore turned into an uncomfortably close encounter with local wildlife

Living in Texas, chances of encountering animals such as snakes aren’t out of the ordinary

but Peggy Jones stumbled into a drama starring herself, a snake, and a surprising savior – a falcon.

Jones was startled when a snake dropped from a tree, wrapping itself around her arm and neck

Instead of retreating after feeling harsh blows from a frightened human, the snake instead constricted tighter