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Watch Shark Get Hit By Boat From Shark's Perspective In Crazy Video
People often fear that a shark will hurt them when they go into the ocean. However, this video shows that perhaps the sharks have something to fear as well. Video footage shows a boat striking a female basking shark as she feeds near the surface. Watch the shark get hit by the boat from the shark's perspective.
Pregnant Woman And Partner Drown After Wave Sweeps Them Out To Sea While Taking Photo
Tragedy struck California on July 16th as a pregnant woman drowned along with her partner. The newly engaged couple were trying to take photos on California's "death rocks" in Santa Cruz when a wave came up and knocked them off. That same wave swept them out to the sea. Although local officials were called and took many measures to help the couple, they could not be resuscitated.
Officials Say Don’t Worry About the Headless, Pawless Bear That Washed up in Yellowstone River
In movies, if a character ends up dead with their head and hands cut off, chances are, they're being used by a criminal organization to send a frightening message to the public. But when it happens to a grizzly bear, it's in the species best interest. That's what officials say at least.
Minor Violation Seen in YouTube Video Leads to Moose Poaching Conviction
A criminal court in Saskatchewan, Canada, convicted two brothers of moose poaching using video evidence posted to YouTube. According to Monday's announcement, the Melfort Provincial Court found David and Steven Ostapiw guilty of several wildlife offenses in May. The court also fined them $6,220 back. Officials explained that a video...
New National Parks Project Recognizes Indigenous Tribes' Long History With Lands
Though tourists may not know this, many Indigenous tribes have a long history with the nation's national parks. They were sacred sites, homes, and ceremonial sites. A new project is hoping to shine a light on that and also help compensate tribes in the area as well. "A lot of...
Hiker Survives For Five Days In Sierra Nevada Wilderness
After 5 days lost and entirely alone, an elderly hiker was found alive in the Sierra Nevada wilderness. On Wednesday, Warren Elliot was spotted around 8 AM by another hiker, 10 miles west of Lake Tahoe. According to the NY Post, the hiker was passing by California's Hell Hole when they spotted Elliot.
Panama City Beach Cracks Down On Safety After Deadly Summer In The Water
Panama City Beach is trying to prevent itself from becoming the deadliest beach in America for the second year in a row. The beach has cracked down on safety after an already deadly summer. Right now, the area is on track to lead the U.S. with the number of ocean-related...
Long Island Sound Swimmers Are Terrified As Sharks Become More Abundant In Area
Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water! You know the old spiel, but Long Island Sound swimmers are living their own version of Jaws. Okay, so maybe I'm exaggerating just a little bit. It's not quite blood in the water, mass panic, guy with a fishing hook. Scratch that last one, that might have been I Know What You Did Last Summer. But swimmers are concerned about increased presence of sharks on the Sound.
Senators Want to Ban Octopus Farming, Arguing They’re Too Smart To Be Eaten
A bipartisan group of senators filed a bill to create a federal ban on the commercial farming of octopus. On Thursday, Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse and Lisa Murkowski introduced the Opposing the Cultivation and Trade of Octopus Produced through Unethical Strategies Act, or the OCTOPUS Act. In a statement, Whitehouse, a...
Rappeller Rescues Puppy From 25-Foot Deep Volcanic Fissure In Hawaii
While Hawaii can offer some breathtaking views and incredible places, it can also offer some danger. One of the more deadly things that can be found in Hawaii is its volcanoes. While most people fear volcanoes erupting, not many fear falling into one. However, that is exactly what happened to this owner's poor pup. Misty, a nine-month-old puppy ended up stuck in a tight space in a volcanic fissure in Hawaii. While the poor baby was stuck in that fissure for nine excruciating hours, we are happy to announce that the story has a happy ending. Thankfully a skilled and brave rappeller rescues the puppy from the 25-foot-deep volcanic fissure. Take a look at the incredible rescue below.
Theory Suggests Female Frogs May Eat Male Frogs After Mating
If you thought dating in the human world was tough, try being a green and golden bell frog. A new theory suggests that female frogs may eat male frogs after mating. That's right, I suppose those feelings of love do not extend past the mating act. It's A Frog Eat...
Watch Out For These Top 5 Most Dangerous Beaches in the US — They're All In This State
With these long summer days and rising temperatures, many people are flocking to the beach. After all, what sounds better than wiggling your toes in the sand and letting that sweet ocean breeze cool you off? Well, if you are planning on a beach trip this summer you may want to read this first. Not every beach is an amazing paradise, in fact, some can be deadly. Here are the top 5 most dangerous beaches in the US right now. Spoiler alert, they are all in Florida. So if you are traveling there for a beach trip, you may want to avoid these dangerous beaches in Florida.
Employee Takes Month Long Vacation To Italy Without Boss Finding Out
Everyone dreams about taking months off work for those extravagant vacations. However, most jobs have a limited amount of PTO that one can take. One employee decided not to let that stop them. They "quiet vacationed" while on a trip to Italy. Basically, they took a month-long trip to Europe while only using a week of paid time off.
This 375 Pound Great-Grandfather Sea Turtle Is Massive – See Photos
It is always a joyous moment when an animal gets returned safely to the wild. However, something that makes that moment even more extraordinary is when that animal is huge! Recently, the Brevard Zoo released Bubba the sea turtle. Many people gathered around to watch as this 375-pound great-grandfather sea turtle was released back into the ocean. This guy was so massive that it even took some serious effort for him to move his body across the sand. Watch this heartwarming video as Bubba finally makes his way back home.
‘Rough Play’ Killed Calgary's Zoo’s Beloved Polar Bear
The Calgary Zoo revealed the necropsy results of its beloved polar bear, saying it drowned after sustaining injuries during "rough play." According to Tuesday's news release, seven-year-old Baffin suffered a tracheal injury on July 19 while playing with the other bear in the exhibit. In a statement, Colleen Baird, the...
Sharks Test Positive for Cocaine Off Brazilian Coast, Scientists Say
A group of scientists studying contaminants in ocean water say that sharks off the coast of Rio de Janeiro tested positive for cocaine. According to the research paper published on Tuesday in the Science of the Total Environment, researchers found the presence of the drug in more than a dozen sharpnose sharks.
Treasure Hunter Finds Heartbreaking Note Buried In The Sand
A treasure hunter was on the hunt for well, treasure, on the beach. That's when they discovered a heartbreaking note buried in the sand. They were on an Oregon beach when they found a strange trinket. It turned out to be an urn with someone's cremated remains. Talk about a...
'Tiger King' Filmmaker Takes On Insane World Of Chimp Owners In New Documentary
Let's flashback to 2020, shall we? While the year was incredibly dark for many thanks to the global pandemic, Tiger King was a bright spot. It was the kind of must-see TV that entire families could sit down and watch. It captured the conversation in a way that many shows don't. Let's just say that it was the perfect show for the perfect time.
Turns Out, Chimpanzees Have Regional Dialects Like Humans
Turns out that chimpanzees and humans are more alike than you may realize. Sure, they share 98.8% DNA already. But besides that, humans and chimps also communicate in a similar fashion. It turns out, according to a new study, that chimps and humans gesture back and forth with one another...
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