"Fatal Gila Monster Bite Claims Colorado Man's Life"

A Colorado man died after being bitten by one of his pet Gila monsters, with officials investigating whether the creature's venom was the cause. Christopher Ward, 34, was taken to the hospital after the incident and placed on life support before passing away. His girlfriend handed over the lizards to animal control, and the creatures were sent to a sanctuary in South Dakota. Gila monsters are venomous but their bites are not typically deadly, making this incident rare.