Graduation Ceremony Canceled After Snakes Found Inside Stage Decorations at Texas High School
A graduation ceremony scheduled for Friday evening at Lincoln High School in Dallas, Texas, was abruptly canceled after maintenance workers discovered a nest of venomous snakes inside the stage decorations. The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 p.m. local time when custodians preparing the auditorium for the event uncovered multiple copperhead snakes coiled within the floral arrangements and podium setup. School officials immediately evacuated the building and contacted local animal control, who safely removed three snakes and confirmed no students or staff were injured. The district has postponed the ceremony to next Tuesday, pending a full inspection of the venue.