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Lifeguard In Training Jumps In Water Only To Land On A Shark
Talk about the wrong time at the wrong place. One teenage lifeguard in training is in the hospital after a shark attack. Unlike other shark attacks, the lifeguard had the misfortune of surprising the shark. You see, the lifeguard accidentally jumped right on top of the shark while training at...
Utah Had the Chance To Change Cougar Hunting Rules but Didn't
Last year, Utah lawmakers passed a measure allowing for year-round cougar hunting and trapping with unlimited bag limits. Then, they tasked state wildlife officials with monitoring harvest rates and making suggestions to adjust the hunting strategy at the year's end. As a result, officials say they are "not recommending any changes to cougar hunting in Utah."
Vending Machine Dispensing Ammo Removed from Alabama City
Last week, a company that makes vending machines designed to dispense firearm ammunition removed one of its machines from a grocery store in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Meanwhile, everybody else was left trying to wrap their heads around the idea of an ammo-dispensing vending machine. According to reports, the issue popped up...
Missing Girl Has Sadly Died Following Crocodile Attack
I have a sad update on that previous missing persons report. Sadly a 12-year-old girl has died after a crocodile attacked her. The girl took a swim in Australia when the attack occurred. Police confirmed they found the girl's remains following the attack. "Local officers are on scene and our...
Louisiana Teens Call 911 After Encountering Terrifying Bigfoot Creature In Woods
What's going on in Louisiana? A group of teens recently called 911 after encountering a terrifying creature in the woods. They claimed it was Bigfoot-like with glowing eyes. Wait, what?. About how much mileage you get from their claims depends on how much you believe in Bigfoot lore. The teens...
Shark Attack Victim Says Her Leg Is Pretty Much Gone After Grisly Encounter
As I've previously reported, a shark turned a 4th of July celebration in Texas into a blood bath. Now, one of the shark attack victims is speaking out, and she said her injuries are extensive. She said she's missing most of her calf following the attack. She initially just thought...
This Is The Deadliest National Park In America With 2024 On Track To Being The Deadliest
If you're planning on visiting a national park this year, then you may want to be extra cautious here. This is the deadliest national park in America, and this year is no different. We're talking about Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and it's on track to post a record number...
Footage Shows The Shark That Attacked 4 People On 4th Of July
As we previously covered, a shark turned a 4th of July celebration into a scene from a horror movie. New footage shows the shark in question on that fateful day. Footage from a helicopter captured the fish swimming near the Texas shore. The aerial footage shows a massive-sized shark, but it doesn't reveal the species of the creature. The shark ended up attacking four people and biting three of them on a South Texas beach. People had gathered at South Padre Island when the shark attacked.
Angler Hooks A Monster Atlantic Sturgeon In Hudson River
A massive 220-pound Atlantic Sturgeon was pulled out of the Hudson River late last month. According to the NY Post, a team from the Hudson River Estuary Program snagged the fish near Hyde Park. The team caught the 6-foot fish with a net, and released it after a quick scan for tags. The 200-plus pound monster swam off unharmed, just 85 miles from New York City.
New York Governor Signs Bills Protecting Sharks, Bears and Birds
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul extended protections for a variety of fish and wildlife when she signed seven bills into law this week. In Wednesday's announcement, Hochul said she signed the legislation because she wanted to protect "the wildlife that makes our state so special." She added: "Our animal populations are at the center of industry and culture for much of our state and serve an intrinsic purpose for all of us - we must take every measure necessary to protect them."
Feral Cat Hunting Competition Draws Controversy After Hundreds Of Cats Killed
Over 300 feral cats were killed in New Zealand during a hunting competition last weekend. According to Unilad, the North Canterbury Hunting Challenge calls on hunters to target feral cats, which are known to prey upon local wildlife. The competition took place on New Zealand's South Island and sparked a...
Microscopic Threat Kills Third Swimmer In Two Months
Forget alligators or even snakes, this microscopic threat can kill you before you even know it. We're talking about a brain-eating amoeba, which claimed its third victim this summer. In India, a 14-year-old boy after contracting a brain-eating amoeba. He was bathing in a pond in Kozhikode, Kerala when he...
Texas 4th Of July Gathering Becomes Horror Scene After Shark Attacks 4 People
A Texas 4th of July celebration turned into a scene from a horror scene. An aggressive and hungry shark attacked four swimmers on a Texas island in a chaotic and grisly scene. The creature bit into one woman's calf taking a large chunk. Graphic footage below shows the woman collapsing in the surf of South Padre Island. The animal swam nearby as people fled the water following the attack. Blood mixed in with the water staining the surf red. Fortunately for the woman, bystanders came to her aid and saved her life.
Exotic Animal, Native To South America, Seen Roaming Colorado Countryside
Who knew that invasive species could be this cute? Okay, so this exotic animal isn't an invasive species (since right now there's only one of them), but it is a long ways from home. No, that wasn't a squirrel you saw in the Colorado countryside. It's a super adorable rodent that's native to South America.
Denali National Park Has No Timeline to Reopen As Wildfires Burn Outside Entrance
Officials say facilities at Denali National Park and Preserve will be closed indefinitely as crew battle wildfires burning outside the entrance. According to press materials, the park issued evacuation orders on June 30. Timeline of the Denali National Park wildfire. June 30. Park officials discovered the fire near the park...
Photos of Hurricane Beryl's Eye Are Strangely Beautiful
The so-called "Hurricane Hunters" who fly planes to monitor storms shared images on Monday of Hurricane Beryl making its way across the Atlantic. The images show the storm's swirling clouds above ocean waters when it was classified as a category five hurricane. During massive storms, social media explodes with visuals...
Hurricane Beryl Became Earliest Category 5 Storm Ever Recorded — See Satellite Photo Of The Monster Storm
Hurricane Beryl continues to unleash devastation across the Caribbean with Jamaica being the latest to feel its fury. The storm has forecasters baffled as it became the earliest Category 5 storm in recorded history. On Monday, Beryl developed into a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic. Storms reached peaked winds...
Watch: Brown Bear with ‘No Honor’ Eats Elk Alive
The social media channel Nature is Metal shares videos showing the harsh realities of the natural world. The channel's videos often show predators and scavengers eating other creatures. In the most recent video, a brown bear chows down on a helpless elk. The powerful figure eats away at an animal as it lays on the ground and seemingly accepts its fate.
Two Men Arrested For Allegedly Night Hunting Near Oprah's Hawaiian Ranch
Just before midnight on June 21, two men were arrested by Maui authorities. Police arrested them under suspicion of illegally night hunting. They were near Oprah Winfrey's Hawaii property. According to PEOPLE, the arrests took place on Thompson Road. The road is public but runs through Winfrey's private ranch. The...
Grandfather Dies Saving His Grandchild From Drowning In Heroic Sacrifice
Tragedy struck over the weekend as a 71-year-old grandfather drowned after going into the water to save his "struggling" grandchild. According to USA Today, the accident took place below the Mikana Dam, on the shore of Red Cedar Lake. The lake sits over 200 miles northwest of Milwaukee. Chris Fitzgerald,...
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