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by copperhead8814 on December 30, 2001
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I must say that this is one of the best articles that I have read on this site, since it deals with two of my favorite subjects, venomous snakes and the history of the Vietnam War. When I read the article, it brought to mind a film clip that is shown on a lot of History Channel documentarys. The film is of a "tunnel rat" clearing out a VC tunnel and he comes upon a large, angry cobra on the floor in front of him. I have often wondered just how frequent encounter of this kind were during the Vietnam War. I would like to end by thanking the Colonel for his brave service to our nation. Every American owes him and all our veterans a debt that we could never repay. God bless you, sir.
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by Charper on January 3, 2002
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This article was written by my father, and I have relayed your message to him. He certainly appreciated your comments. He said that snake encounters were a pretty common event in Vietnam, but he only knew of one death. And that one unfortunately occurred in his Company during a period of R&R. While swimming (can't remember the location exactly) at a beach on the shores of the South China Sea, one of the newest members of his company was bitten by a sea snake, and succumbed the same day.
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by Trainman on January 13, 2002
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I enjoyed your article on the cobra encounter. I had a similar experience near Phan Rang. Those experinces you never forget.
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by cottonmouth on March 1, 2003
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Great story and true HERO, I hope he is doing well and enjoying life. My dad has told semilar stories about soldiers being bitten by sea snakes while on Iwo and Guam during WW-2 Jeff Quarles ABF-2 USS INDY
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by billt6 on June 21, 2006
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Great story and just goes to show our soldiers face many dangers in their service to America. Tell your Pa thanks.
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by Dementia on April 24, 2008
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Was your platoon sergeant Jim Dobbs by any chance? I am asking because he is my grandpa and I think that he told me about this once!
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by calcaterra1 on March 17, 2012
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Jan 1967
Bong Song Mtns, Sou Ca Valley Central Highlands
I was a tunnel rat. Came across a cobra in a cave/tunnel. We killed it. Will write entire story at another time.
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