South Carolina State

Columbus, OH

Whiskey Riff

You just never know what you might pull from the depths or see while you are around the water. All rivers, streams and lakes support an abundance of fish and wildlife, getting out there fishing is one of the best ways to have cool experiences and encounters with these things.

Catching cool fish is just one of the things that makes fishing great. Really it’s the only way for most people to get close to wild fish.

Rainbow trout a favorite across North America, primarily located in many western watersheds, but they've become a popular sport fish to stock lakes with as...

Fisherman Catches Strange Rainbow Trout With Extra Long Fins

The men had consumed the unidentified contents of some bottles found floating off the coast of Sri Lanka. According to reports, the fishermen - who had been part of a crew of six that had set sail from Tangalle Fisheries Harbor back at the start of June on a trip spanning several days - came across a number of mysterious bottles in the sea around 320 nautical miles off the coast of Sri Lanka.

5 fishermen die after drinking contents of mystery bottles found at sea

Mississippi State

A-Z-Animals

The Mississippi River starts at the 1.8 square mile lake, Lake Itasca, in Minnesota. Flowing 2,350 miles south, it flows down through Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The river serves as the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois, along the border of Missouri to Arkansas and Tennessee, down […]

River Monsters: Discover the Biggest Fish in the Mississippi River

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Ever wondered about the ocean's quirkiest resident? Meet the Ocean Sunfish, also known as Mola Mola. This fascinating creature holds the title of the heaviest bony fish, tipping scales at over 2,200 pounds. With its peculiar shape, resembling a giant floating head, the Ocean Sunfish often leaves people scratching their heads. But what makes this fish so unique? For starters, it can grow up to 10 feet long and 14 feet tall, including its fins. Despite its size, it primarily dines on jellyfish. Sunfish are also known for their sunbathing habits, often seen basking on the ocean's surface. Intrigued yet? Dive into these 15 facts to learn more about this gentle giant of the sea.

15 Facts About Ocean Sunfish

Last weekend, a boater in Georgia’s Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge came across a swarm of alligators, but he wasn’t deterred. Marty Welch recorded the moment his boat ran into a huge herd of gators on the way to Billy’s Lake. Instead of turning around, Welch decided to slowly pass through.

Boater Runs Into Swarm of Alligators, Passes Through Anyway

Georgia State

Fox News

A Georgia man's encounter with a mass gathering of alligators in the Okefenokee Swamp has prompted researchers to investigate why there were so many in that particular area.

In Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp, alligators swarm canal in viral video: 'Gators everywhere'

Louisiana State

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Louisiana animals are a lot like the people, very diverse and unique. To be perfectly honest, the state has some pretty strange-looking critters. Many rare animals, including a vast group of exotics, endangered and endemic species like the Catahoula Leopard Dog, a rare breed that lives along the Gulf. The...

Animals That Don’t Exist Anywhere Else On The Planet, But Louisiana And Mississippi

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

Maryland State

BaytoBayNews.com

I&rsquo;ve been in the clouds fishing &mdash; literally stuck in clouds, hovering in the mountains. The fish are biting and it is not hot at all. It is cold inside clouds, even in July. I was not

An abundance of croaker for your summer fishing

Missouri State

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Fulton, MO

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Boat strikes can be devastating to all manner of sea life. Whales, for example, are often identified by scars caused by ship propellors, but it’s tough to tell how, exactly, those injuries affect whatever poor thing was hit. And for the first time ever, researchers have recorded video of a basking shark being struck by a boat.

First-Ever Footage of Basking Shark Hit by Boat Caught on Camera

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

New Hampshire State

Rye, NH

USA TODAY

No one was injured when the whale lept from the water and slammed into the boat.

A whale flipped a fishing boat with people on board. Experts think they know why.

Florida State

Florida’s state freshwater fish just got a makeover. Instead of being considered a largemouth bass, it is now the Florida bass. The largemouth bass is the most popular game fish in North America and has now been found to be different in Florida waters. A recent study published by...

Largemouth bass no longer. The fish now bears Florida’s name

Whether you’ve been fishing for years or this is your first season with a trailer boat, proper care of your bait well is key to a successful day’s catch. The type of live bait you need depends on where you plan to fish—freshwater or salt, inshore or offshore. Be sure to select the type of live bait well and volume you require and use these live bait well maintenance tips for a successful outing.

Live Bait Well Maintenance Tips for a Successful Fishing Trip

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A 68-year-old man is behind bars on $1 million bail in connection with multiple sexual assaults in the mid- to late 1990s — years after he was released from prison in another rape.

Suspected serial rapist arrested after three decades

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue, a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Chente, an 8-month-old Australian cattle dog who is eagerly searching for his forever home. This energetic and affectionate puppy is eagerly searching for his forever home, and the team at Sandy Paws Rescue has shared some heartwarming details about his personality and behavior.

Meet The Playful Puppy Looking For Love

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A fishy mystery solved: Why hundreds of dead fish are washing up on Lake Murray​

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A fishy mystery solved: Why hundreds of dead fish are washing up on Lake Murray