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africa23 days ago•32 min saved

Daring river dive: SA officer lowers into crocodile-filled river to recover remains

South Africa’s police, led by Captain Johan “Pottie” Potgieter, were forced to lower a diver from a helicopter into a crocodile-infested Komati River in a bid to find a businessman swept away by floods. The massive crocodile believed to have eaten the missing man was killed, and remains and six different types of footwear were recovered from its intestines; DNA testing will confirm whether the remains belong to the victim.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|

#africa #crocodile #dna-tests

news8 months ago•2 min saved

Travis Decker Declared Dead Amid Pending DNA Confirmation in Child Murder Case

Federal prosecutors have requested to drop the arrest warrant for Travis Decker, believed to be dead after remains were found in Washington, but authorities are awaiting DNA confirmation to verify his identity, amid ongoing investigations into the deaths of his three daughters.

via AP News|

#deceased #dna-tests #missing-persons

crime-and-public-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

Third Abandoned Baby in London Confirmed as Sibling to Two Others

A baby girl found abandoned in east London is the third child left by the same parents in similar circumstances over seven years. DNA tests confirmed she is the full sibling of two other abandoned babies. The case was made public by a family court, and efforts are ongoing to locate and support the mother.

via NBC News|

#abandoned-babies #crime-and-public-safety #dna-tests

crime-and-public-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

Third Sibling Abandoned in London by Same Parents Over Seven Years

A newborn girl, Baby Elsa, found abandoned in east London in January, is the third child to be ditched by the same parents, according to DNA tests. She was discovered on the coldest night of the year, just an hour after birth. Her siblings, also abandoned in 2017 and 2019, were found in the same area. The parents remain unidentified despite public appeals.

via The Daily Beast|

#abandoned-baby #child-welfare #crime-and-public-safety

health-society2 years ago•7 min saved

"Uncovering the Shocking Prevalence of Incest in the US Through DNA Testing"

DNA tests like AncestryDNA and 23&me are revealing the prevalence of incest in the US, with one in 7,000 children born of incest. The tests have led to shocking discoveries for individuals, uncovering uncomfortable family secrets and causing feelings of disgust, anger, and confusion. Incestuous relationships increase the risk of genetic disorders and birth defects in offspring, leading to concerns about reproduction for those affected. The disturbing truth about parentage has left many individuals traumatized and struggling with health issues, while also shedding light on the extent of this issue in the US.

via Daily Mail|

#ancestrydna #dna-tests #family-secrets

natural-disasters2 years ago•3 min saved

Maui fire death toll revised to 97 after DNA tests

The death toll from the deadly Maui wildfire in Hawaii has been adjusted to at least 97 people, down from the previously reported 115, after further DNA testing revealed multiple samples from some victims. The number of missing persons has also decreased from 41 to 31. The identification process has been challenging due to the extensive damage caused by the fire and the chaos during evacuation. Animal remains were inadvertently collected along with human remains, and some remains arrived commingled. The Lahaina fire is the deadliest in the U.S. in over a century, and efforts are underway to reunite the victims with their families through DNA tests, dental work, and medical devices.

via NPR|

#death-toll #dna-tests #maui

natural-disasters2 years ago•3 min saved

Hawaii's Maui Fire Death Toll Revised to 97 After DNA Identification

The number of confirmed fatalities from the Maui wildfires in Hawaii has been revised down to 97, lower than the previously reported 115, as DNA tests helped identify victims. The number of missing people has also decreased from 41 to 31. The identification process involves DNA tests, dental work, and medical devices. The fire, which occurred on August 8, is the deadliest in the US in over a century. The region now faces a long recovery process, including hazardous waste removal, and residents are calling for faster federal aid.

via The Guardian US|

#dna-tests #fatalities #hawaii

science-and-environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Decades-long mystery solved: DNA tests confirm identity of missing German mountaineer found on Swiss glacier

DNA tests have confirmed that the body found on a Swiss glacier is that of a German mountaineer who went missing in 1986. The discovery is part of a recent increase in findings of remains due to glacier melt, which scientists attribute to global warming and climate change.

via ABC News|

#climate-change #dna-tests #german-mountaineer

human-interest3 years ago•9 min saved

Surprising Discoveries from DNA Tests

People share surprising discoveries they made after taking DNA tests, including finding out about half siblings, secret love children, and even being related to Princess Diana. Some also discovered that their parents were not their biological parents, while others found out that their grandparents were not related to them at all. Despite the shocking revelations, many found validation and new connections with their biological families.

via BuzzFeed|

#ancestry #dna-tests #family-secrets