Virginia Intersection Disrupted by Snake's Electrical Mishap

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A large snake caused a power outage and stopped traffic at an intersection in Prince William County, Virginia. The snake was living in an electrical panel and flipped a breaker switch, but was safely removed and released by a police officer and animal control officer. When traffic signals aren't working due to a power outage, police advise treating intersections like stop signs.
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- Scaly intruder gets tangled up in electrical box — so Virginia cops have to pry it out Charlotte Observer
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