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11-Year-Old Boy Rescued After Getting Trapped Between Two Boulders For Hours
Talk about being trapped between a rock and a hard place. Authorities came to the aid of an 11-year-old New Hampshire boy. He became trapped between two boulders for several hours. Hillsboro Fire and EMS came to the scene at Camp Wediko in Windsor. The incident happened on Sunday, Sept....
Lost Species Finally Documented After 55 Years In Rare Photo
It's been more than half a century since researchers last saw this lost species. Now, it's surfaced for the first time, and someone managed to snap a photo as well. The bird species hasn't been documented in 44 years. Fortunately, that's now changed. The lost species is found. On Sept. 13, the World Wildlife Fund confirmed a photographer snapshotted a photo of a New Britain Goshawk in Papua New Guinea. Tom Vierus, a photographer from Fiji, managed to photograph the lost species. He was in the Nakanai Mountains when he managed to glimpse the species.
What's It Really Like On A 9 Month Cruise Across The World
Marketed as the trip of a lifetime, a nine month cruise across the world pushed tourists to their vacationing limits. According to the NY Post, Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise lasted 276 days. Reportedly, 650 passengers took on the cruise, which included more than 150 destinations across the globe. Those passengers each paid somewhere between $59, 999 and $117, 599 to partake in the endeavor. As far as personal space, the passengers were able to spread out upon the 962-foot Serenade of the Seas cruise ship.
Humpback Whale Almost Accidentally Swallows Seal In Close Call
Whale watchers were quite surprised to witness a rare sight the other day. While on a whale-watching tour in Washington, they witnessed as a whale mistakenly swallows a seal. Luckily the seal is alive and well after this rare and incredible encounter. However, I am sure that this image will forever be burned into all of the whalewatcher's minds.
World's Most Dangerous Plant Can Cause Months Of Pain With Just A Single Touch
While there are plenty of plants you want to avoid coming into contact with, none of them come close to the world's most dangerous plant. This plant has been referred to as the "torture" plant for its ability to inflict pain that lasts for months. Forget prickly cacti or itchy poison ivy; this most dangerous plant takes the cake.
Washington Woman Arrested For Allegedly Strangling A Cat
Does Don't F—k with Cats need a Season 2 on Netflix? In a sickening crime, authorities arrested a Washington woman for allegedly strangling a cat in an apartment complex. In a statement shared on social media on Thursday, Sept. 12, the Vancouver Police Department said someone allegedly saw the woman "strangling a cat." Ironically, the police were at the apartment complex "for an unrelated call for service." That's when the apartment manager reached out to them about a "tenant who was seen in the lobby strangling a cat."
Influencer Decides To Film Himself Climbing Into Bear Den As It Returns Home
Apparently this influencer has never read the story of Goldilocks. Or if he did, he decided to use that as a how-to. A popular influencer decided to film himself climbing into a bear den. Fast forward to a very confused bear arriving home and finding a squatter in his home.
Snake Surprises Researchers By Barfing Up Two Other Snakes
An unusually fat snake, which was discovered during a nature survey in Georgia, surprised researchers last fall. According to PEOPLE, it was an August 29th Facebook post from the Wildlife Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GNR) that detailed the shocking nature of the eastern indigo snake. The snake was caught and tagged by wildlife technician Matt Moore. Moore was a part of the survey conducted last November, which focussed on the federally protected eastern indigo species. Moore's particular find in southeast Georgia made for quite a story.
Five Hikers Die In Separate Incidents On Mountain In One Day
It was a deadly day for hiker at one popular mountain. Five hikers ended up perishing at the mountain in what turned out to be tragic but separate incidents. The mountain peaks of Mont Blanc, located in the French Alps, proved to be deadly on September 11. Authorities confirmed a...
Disney Marathon Runner Passed Out From Heat Exhaustion Day Before Collapsing And Dying At Race
While authorities are still investigating what caused a Disney runner to die, it's possible that heat played a factor in the young man's death. Temperatures were in the triple digits on the day that he died. In fact, he even complained about the heat shortly before his death. Bobby Graves...
38-Pound Rescue Cat Crumbs Gets Stuck While Trying To Escape Fat Camp
Look, I get it. No one likes going on a diet. And fat camp sounds abysmal, especially if Ben Stiller is in charge. A 38-pound rescue cat recently went viral after it got stuck trying to escape from fat camp. The cat, named Crumbs, was a pitiful sight. The creature...
Second Human Skull Found Inside Washington National Forest In Less Than A Month
A bear hunter found more than just bears on their last trip to the Washington National Forest. While in the forest, this bear hunter discovered a human skull. To make matters more creepy, this is not the first human skull that was found. In fact, this is the second skull found in Washington National Forest in one month.
Researchers Discover New Species Of Wasp, And It's Horrific
Mississippi researchers were shocked to discover a new species of wasp. And it's about as horrific as you would imagine. So what's so scary? Well, the wasp lay eggs inside of flies. And they burst out of the still-living flies. It's exactly like the movie Alien on the scale of an insect.
You Can Now Use A Drone To Go Deer And Turkey Hunting In Missouri
Due to recent regulation changes regarding the use of a drone, hunters have a new tool at their disposal during deer and turkey seasons in Missouri. According to KSDK, the Missouri Department of Conservation has legalized the use of drones in recovery efforts of wounded deer, turkey, elk, and black bear during respective seasons. Importantly, the state still prohibits the use of drones during the "pursuit, taking, driving, or other harassing" of wildlife during a hunt. Regardless, the permittance of drone use during recovery is quite a step for the state to make.
"OTTER" Chaos Breaks Out As Jogger Is Mauled By Gang Of Otters
When most people think of otters, they think of an adorable, cuddly animal. In many states, there are even experiences where you can swim with or snuggle with otters. However, not all otters are the loveable and friendly type. One woman in Malaysia learned that the hard way when she was out for a jog the other day. The poor jogger is mauled by a gang of otters and left dazed, bleeding, and crying.
Josh Brolin Says He Once Watched A Man Get Attacked By A Lion
Josh Brolin has starred in many movies over his career including The Avengers and The Goonies. But as a child, he grew up on a ranch with a lot of animals. In fact, the actor said he once watched a man get mauled by a lion. It's all thanks to...
Watch A Blue Heron Swallow A Giant Rat In Sickening Video
Anyone who has visited New York has seen the size of their rats. These massive rodents make even the least squeamish people squirm. One creature that doesn't shy away from these scurrying creatures is the blue heron. Rather, when this bird sees these pesky rodents, all they see is their dinner. Watch this insane video where a blue heron swallows a giant rat whole!
Gold Eagle Attacks Baby And Three Others In Scary Encounter
Eagles are incredibly majestic birds. They often inspire awe in all who view them. The golden eagle is one of the largest birds in North America, reaching lengths of up to 33 inches. While many may crave to see an incredible bird like this, that was not the case in the small village of Orklan. In this village, a golden eagle attacked a toddler and three other people.
5-Year-Old Saves Mom's Life After Tree Falls On Her By Screaming And Running For Help
When his mother needed him, a 5-year-old boy sprung into action and became her hero. He flagged down help after a tree fell on top of her during a hike. The family was on vacation in Idaho in July. That's when disaster happened. Natalie Franks was hiking with her two...
"Fat And Hungry" Dog Accidentally Causes Kitchen Fire Trying To Get Food
When a homeowner left his two adorable pooches at home and went off to work, he expected everything to be fine. However, one of his pups had a different idea. Some leftovers that were left out had this pup risking his life for a taste of the delicious treat. This Ohio pup has a family out of their home for the next six to eight months after catching the family's home on fire. Watch as the dog accidentally causes a kitchen fire.
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