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In The Copperhead, a gripping episode of 21st Precinct, the story begins with a frantic mother reporting her 14-year-old son, Eddie Campton, missing. The mother reveals that Eddie has not returned home since a morning argument, raising immediate concerns for his safety. As the officers take down the details, they learn that Eddie has a dangerous copperhead snake that he brought home, which has now escaped. The urgency of the situation becomes clear as the officers realize the potential danger posed by the snake to the community.
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