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Pythons found in Lacamas Park

Camas police officers find eight medium-sized snakes near Round Lake parking lot; believe the pythons may have been pets dumped by a previous owner

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Camas animal control officer Bryan Caine holds one of eight pythons discovered near the Round Lake parking lot in Camas' Lacamas Park on Thursday, July 22, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Camas Police Department)

Camas police responding to a report of large snakes in Lacamas Park Thursday morning discovered eight medium-sized pythons near the parking area by Round Lake. 

Camas Police Sgt. Scot Boyles said the snakes, which ranged in length from 3 to 6 feet, were lethargic, possibly due to the cooler temperatures. 

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