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David Beckham Blasted For Getting Approval To Fly Fish In Fjords Where It's Usually Banned
Who knew fly fishing could be this controversial? David Beckham found himself in a bit of figurative hot water after a recent trip to Norway. The soccer icon went to the country for a fly fishing trip to catch salmon. However, Beckham's presence drew scorn from locals in the area....
Third Person Dies At Lake Anna, A Virginia Lake, This Summer
This summer has been a tough one for vacationers. Five people died in four days at a Florida beach. Now, a third person has died at Lake Anna, a lake in Virginia, this summer. Authorities discovered a woman's body floating in the body of the water. It's the third they've recovered since May.
Firefighters Turn The Hose On Very Angry Alligator In North Carolina
In the battle of firefighters versus alligators, we'll have to chalk up this victory for our boys in red. Firefighters knew exactly how to handle a very angry alligator that was blocking traffic in North Carolina. The creature was testy and bitey, so they kept their distance and let their hoses do the talking.
Video Shows the Moment Lightning Strikes 50 Teens Hiking on Utah Trail
A video captures the moment a group of about 50 teens hiking along a Utah trail were struck by lightning. The video, captured by one of the teens, shows her and her friends walking along a muddy trail when all of a sudden there's thunder followed by screams. Then, the...
Is Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano About To Blow?
An active weekend beneath Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has many wondering if it is set to erupt any time soon. The Kilauea volcano, one of the world's most active, sits inside Hawaii's Volcano National Park. According to the NY Post, hundreds of earthquakes were detected under Kilauea's upper East Rift Zone...
Feds Dismantle Network Smuggling $1 million of Ammo into Mexico
A 34-year-old man pleaded guilty in federal court for his role in smuggling more than two million rounds of ammo into Mexico. According to last week's announcement, Erving Alberto Sauceda admitted to conspiring to launder money related to buying the ammunition. Alamdar S. Hamdani, the U.S. attorney for the Southern...
This Video Shows 'Very Clearly That Piranhas WILL Eat Me,' But Experts Say Differently
You know how if you throw pop rocks into some cola, it starts to fizzle? Well, it turns out that you get the same effect if you throw a severed cow's head into a river with piranhas. In a video shared by TikToker Paulo Vitor Noronha Alves, a man tosses...
Feds Ban Bear Baiting on National Preserves in Alaska
The National Park Service announced a new rule banning sport hunters from bear baiting on federal lands in Alaska. Sarah Creachbaum, the agency's regional director for Alaska, explained that the rule change "will advance wildlife conservation goals and objectives" so they comply with federal law. According to last week's announcement,...
Yellowstone's Rare White Bison Calf Is Now Missing
We have a mystery on our hands. Yellowstone's rare white bison calf is now missing just weeks after it was born, and no one knows what happened to it. Beyond just the rarity of its color, the Yellowstone National Park white bison calf is a pretty big deal because it supposedly fulfills an ancient Native American prophecy.
First Hurricane Of 2024, Hurricane Beryl, Intensifies In Atlantic — Should You Be Concerned?
Ah, summer! There's birds in the sky, tourists on the beach, and a hurricane brewing in the Atlantic. Wait, that last one's not happy-go-lucky — strike that. One of the downsides to the summer season, especially for those in the Caribbean and Southern U.S., is hurricanes. Well, 2024 officially has its first hurricane of the season — Hurricane Beryl.
Fisherman Gets More Than He Bargain For After Hooking Shark, Now In Critical Condition
What's going on in Florida this year? Shark attacks, or at least stories about them, feel more prevalent than ever. And it's not even Shark Week! Maybe, Jaws was right about staying out of the water. Of course, this fisherman wasn't actually in the water. Okay, so he was in a boat in the water, but semantics! This fisherman got a little more than he bargained for when he ended up hooking a shark on his fishing expedition.
Vermont Wants You to Know This Farting Black Bear Is No Laughing Matter
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department shared one of the cutest and funniest videos you'll see all week. It shows a happy https://www.wideopenspaces.com/vermont-to-outlaw-the-sale-of-bear-body-parts-on-july-1-find-out-what-parts/black bear ripping a loud fart while rolling on the ground. "Bears are at their best when they're in the wild," reads the caption. And many who saw...
After Nearly a Decade Alone, A Snake Has 14 Miracle Babies
Depending on how you look at it, this is either an extremely confusing religious story or a rare but straightforward natural process. England's City of Portsmouth College reported this week that its 13-year-old snake Ronaldo gave birth to 14 babies. The surprising thing, though, is that Ronaldo hadn't been in contact with another snake for nine years. What's more, researchers at the school thought it was male.
Police Rule Death Of 12-Year-Old At North Carolina Wilderness Camp A Homicide
Police have officially ruled the death of a 12-year-old boy a homicide. The youth passed away at a North Carolina wilderness camp for troubled youths. In the past, the camp has garnered controversy. As of now, officials haven't revealed the identity of the boy except for his initials CJH. An...
Pennsylvania is One Step Closer to Lifting the Sunday Hunting Ban
Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced a bill this week to repeal a century-old law banning hunting on Sundays. The measure passed the state house on Thursday with bipartisan support in a 129 to 73 vote. Ahead of the vote, Rep. Mandy Steel, a Democrat serving Allegheny County who sponsored the bill, argued...
The Long-Lost Pocket Watch of Teddy Roosevelt Returns Home
The National Park Service said on Thursday that federal agents recovered a pocket watch belonging to President Teddy Roosevelt after it had been missing for nearly 40 years. "The stories this watch could tell over the last 126 years include colorful and profound moments in American history," said Jonathan Parker, superintendent of the Sagamore Hill site. He added that the "beloved family heirloom" will soon be back on public display.
Creator of the infamous Glock Switch ‘regrets’ making the device
When Venezuelan inventor Jorge Leon created the Glock switch back in the 1980s, he did so to support law enforcement and military users. But now, he says he regrets making the device because of how often it's used for criminal activity. "After seeing and reading about all those deaths, those...
Wildlife Fears This More Than Anything Else, According To Study
Researchers say wild animals are more likely to flee from loud groups of people than any other sound. According to a new study funded by the federal government, vocal hikers or mountain bikers caused the highest probability of flight by wildlife. For the study, researchers with the Bridger-Teton National Forest...
Family Of Missing Paddleboarder Beg Watch Company For Access To Watch's GPS
The family of a paddleboarder who went missing in Florida wants answers. They are begging a watch company for access to his GPS. The paddleboarder disappeared while spearfishing earlier in the week. His family has reached out to Garmin for access to his location. He was wearing one of their watches.
Florida Beach Where Five People Died In Four Days Was Named America's Deadliest Beach In 2023
One Florida beach experienced a significant tragedy with five people dying over the course of four days. But it's par for the course for Panama City Beach. In 2023, USA Today named Panama City Beach the United States' deadliest beach. That's due to the deadly rip currents in the area.
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