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us-news10 days ago•26 min saved

Florida Hiker Fatally Mauled by Massive Alligator in Three-Feet-Deep River

A 31-year-old Florida woman was fatally mauled by a large alligator while kneeling in about three feet of water in the Econlockhatchee River; her boyfriend and best friend were with her as the reptile attacked, and the boyfriend called 911. Officials later captured two alligators near the scene, and investigators say mating season and low water may have contributed, with no signs of provocation. She died en route to the hospital.

via New York Post|

#alligator #animal-attack #florida

local-news1 month ago•0 min saved

Rockville Warns of Rabid Fox Attacks on Person and Pets

A rabid fox in Rockville attacked a man and his dog in the Potomac Woods and Horizon Hills areas, and another dog was attacked separately; police urge residents to stay alert, supervise pets, avoid wild animals, and report aggressive wildlife to the Rockville City Police at 240-314-8900.

via The MoCo Show -|

#animal-attack #dogs #local-news

local1 month ago•39 min saved

California Woman Gravely Injured in Wild Turkey Pack Attack

A California woman sustained severe injuries after being attacked by a group of wild turkeys, underscoring wildlife dangers in suburban areas.

via Yahoo|

#animal-attack #california #injuries

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Fatal Mountain Lion Attack in Colorado Marks First in Decades

A solo hiker was fatally attacked by a mountain lion in Colorado, leading to the killing of two lions by wildlife officials; the search for a third lion ended with no further sightings, and the incident was ruled an accident.

via ABC News|

#animal-attack #colorado #hiker-attack

world6 months ago•4 min saved

Series of Mountain Lion Attacks in Colorado Raises Safety Concerns

A man who fought off a mountain lion in Colorado weeks before a suspected fatal attack on a hiker suggests the same animal may be responsible for both incidents. Wildlife officials tracked and killed two lions in the area, with investigations ongoing to determine if they were involved in the recent attack, which is a rare but serious event in the region.

via ABC News|

#animal-attack #colorado #mountain-lion-attack

world6 months ago•3 min saved

Woman Dies in Suspected Mountain Lion Attack in Colorado

A woman was killed in a suspected mountain lion attack while hiking alone in northern Colorado, marking the first fatal attack in over 25 years in the state. Wildlife officers tracked and killed two mountain lions in the area, and a search for a third was ongoing. The incident highlights the rare but serious danger posed by mountain lions in the region.

via The Colorado Sun|

#animal-attack #colorado #hiking-safety

local-news6 months ago•2 min saved

Rabid Coyote Attacks in Gwinnett and Buford Neighborhoods

A coyote tested positive for rabies after attacking three people in Gwinnett County, Georgia, with one victim, Jim Brown, requiring hospital treatment. The attacks occurred in a neighborhood where residents were not immediately warned about the rabid animal, raising concerns about public safety and awareness. Authorities advise avoiding unusual animals and ensuring pets are vaccinated.

via WSB-TV|

#animal-attack #coyote-attack #gwinnett-county

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Man and Teen Killed by Lioness After Breaking Into Zoo Enclosures

A man with suspected mental health issues died after he scaled a 20-foot wall to enter a Brazilian zoo and was attacked by a lioness named Leona, who was not euthanized and remains under care. The zoo closed following the incident, and investigations are ongoing.

via The Mirror|

#animal-attack #brazil #lioness

entertainment9 months ago•2 min saved

Tyrese Gibson Rehomes Dogs Following Neighbor's Dog Attack

Actor Tyrese Gibson rehomed his dogs after an arrest warrant was issued following their alleged involvement in the death of a neighbor’s dog, with police also issuing a search warrant for him.

via NewsNation|

#animal-attack #arrest-warrant #dogs

world9 months ago•3 min saved

Animal Handler Fatally Mauled by Tiger During Performance in Oklahoma

An animal handler named Ryan Easley was fatally attacked by a tiger during a show at a private tiger preserve in Oklahoma, with the incident highlighting the dangers of working with wild animals. Easley's death is linked to a tiger previously associated with Joe Exotic, and the tragedy has prompted calls for increased safety and ethical considerations in animal performances.

via CBS News|

#animal-attack #oklahoma #tiger

world9 months ago•3 min saved

Tiger Attack Claims Life of Oklahoma Animal Handler Linked to 'Tiger King'

A tiger killed its handler, Ryan Easley, during a performance at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Oklahoma, prompting an investigation into the incident and raising concerns about the safety and ethics of using wild animals for entertainment.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#animal-attack #animal-preserve #oklahoma

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Tiger Attacks and Kills Handler at Oklahoma Wildlife Preserve

A handler at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Oklahoma was fatally mauled by a tiger he owned, highlighting the dangers of human-wildlife interactions and raising concerns about big cat captivity, especially given the handler's connections to controversial figures like Joe Exotic.

via The Guardian|

#animal-attack #joe-exotic #oklahoma

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Tiger Attack at Oklahoma Wildlife Preserve Results in Fatality

A tiger handler linked to 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic was killed in an attack by a big cat at the Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Oklahoma, highlighting the dangers of working with wild animals and sparking calls from animal rights groups to end the use of wild animals in performances.

via CNN|

#animal-attack #joe-exotic #oklahoma

local-news11 months ago•2 min saved

Mountain lion attacks 11-year-old girl and family in Malibu

An 11-year-old girl was bitten by a mountain lion outside her Malibu home, prompting authorities to kill the animal after it chased her mother and sibling; the girl sustained minor injuries and the incident marks the 27th mountain lion attack since 1986.

via Los Angeles Times|

#animal-attack #local-news #malibu

world11 months ago•2 min saved

Father heroically rescues 4-year-old from mountain lion attack in Olympic National Park

A father heroically saved his four-year-old child from a mountain lion attack at Hurricane Ridge in Washington's Olympic National Park, where the animal was later euthanized; the child was injured but discharged from hospital, and park officials confirmed no ongoing danger to visitors.

via The Guardian|

#animal-attack #child-rescue #mountain-lion-attack