Child Suffers Snake Bite at Local Soccer Complex

LONGVIEW — The City of Longview is investigating after a venomous snake bit a child at a local soccer complex. According to KETK, the Greater Longview Soccer Association said Monday, a child was bitten by a water moccasin while playing in the creek area at the Lear Soccer Complex on Pals Parkway. The City of Longview Parks and Recreation Department has been notified and staff members are searching the area for more snakes. The GLSA is asking residents to keep a close watch on their children and to restrict them from the creek and woods near the complex.