Anchorage, AK

Fox Weather

A man in Alaska was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the leg while trying to protect himself from a brown bear.

Watch: Man mauled by bear calmly takes to camera after shooting himself while stopping attack

Multiple states across the U.S. are seeing an early-season outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD), a disease fatal to white-tailed deer.

Outbreak of fatal disease affecting deer reported in multiple states

Four hikers, including one pregnant woman, were rescued after flash flooding overtook and then separated them in Zion National Park.

Watch: Pregnant woman among rescued by Air Force Airmen in flooded Zion National Park

Whitefish, MT

New York Post

A climber who vanished early last week in Glacier National Park has been found dead after suffering an apparent fall, the National Park Service says. 

Grant Marcuccio, 32, of Whitefish, Montana, was located Sunday after disappearing from his hiking party on Aug. 18. 

“Cause of death is still under investigation, but traumatic injuries and location of the body are indicative of a fall,” the NPS said in a statement. 

It added that Marcuccio was spotted from the air about “one-third of a mile east of McPartland Peak below the ridgeline between Heavens Peak and McPartland Peak.” 

Hiker, 26, dies after getting swept over waterfall at Glacier National Park

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Missing climber in Glacier National Park found dead after suffering apparent fall

Red Lodge, MT

Fox News

A 3-year-old girl has been mauled by a bear while inside her tent at a campground in Montana near Yellowstone National Park, officials say.

Black bear attacks child, 3, at campground near Yellowstone National Park

Insider

Business Insider's reporter has experienced crowds on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The North Rim is more peaceful since it's under-the-radar.

I've been to 20 national parks and forests around the US. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is the most underrated.

Massachusetts State

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

WEST GLACIER, MT – The National Park Service said it is still searching for a hiker who went missing in Montana’s Glacier National Park on Sunday, and is asking visitors who may have seen him to come forward with any information. Grant Marcuccio, 32, from Whitefish, Mont., was...

DESPERATE SEARCH Continues for a Hiker Missing Since Sunday in Glacier National Park!

Kansas City, MO

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Cats of Kansas City

Cats have a knack of waking you up a little before you're ready to get up, sometimes more than a little before. They're worth it though. Here are five local Kansas City cats who would love to wake you up each morning. Already have a cat that wakes you up? Get yourself a back-up alarm.

Five cats that will replace your alarm clock

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

J. Souza

A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Los Angeles, CA

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

(MA) Get ready to meet the happiest little pup who does not let his tough past define him. Scooter, or Scoot for short, is a 4-year-old Pomeranian mix pup who was sadly run over by a car, causing permanent nerve damage to the back of his body. Because of this, he is unable to control bodily movements for his back half, forcing him to wear diapers.

Meet Ada: An Adorable Little Pomeranian Searching For Family

Alaska State

Ketchikan, AK

A landslide along Alaska's southeastern coast has killed one person, injured several others and damaged homes and infrastructure.

Disaster declared in Alaska after deadly landslide destroys homes in Ketchikan

Alabama State

Athens, AL

A sudden gust of wind sent a trampoline flying over a two-story home in northern Alabama Thursday, and the surreal sight was captured on a doorbell video camera across the street.

Watch: Trampoline flies over Alabama home during sudden gusts

Jackson, WY

Hotel Yellowstone at Jackson Hole has opened its doors as the destination’s first adults-only hotel. Set atop the East Gros Ventre Butte, Hotel Yellowstone affords unobstructed views of the Teton Mountain Range and Snake River Valley. The hotel has 36 suites, housed in clusters across the property’s four acres....

Now Open: Hotel Yellowstone at Jackson Hole

Hawaii State

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI

Roads that were closed after suddenly cracking open under the strain of seismic activity along one of Hawaii’s most active volcanoes have reopened for traffic.

Hawaii national park gives OK to drive on cracked roads after seismic activity wanes

Iowa State

Pleasant Hill, IA

Authorities are investigating a water buffalo's escape after the large bovid spent three days on the lam in a small Iowa community.

'Aggressive' water buffalo captured in Iowa after dayslong search, police say

Rescue divers in Italy have reportedly found the body of the last person missing after British tech tycoon Mike Lynch's family yacht sank off the coast of Sicily on Monday.

Body believed to be Mike Lynch’s daughter found after yacht sinks during storm in Sicily: report

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Glacier National Park hiker's body found week after going missing

A search helicopter spotted the body of 32-year-old Grant Marcuccio on Sunday one-third of a mile east of McPartland Peak, national park officials...

Glacier National Park hiker's body found week after going missing

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