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Zookeeper in Japan Arrested After Wife’s Body Allegedly Burned in Zoo Incinerator
world1 month ago

Zookeeper in Japan Arrested After Wife’s Body Allegedly Burned in Zoo Incinerator

A zookeeper at Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido, Japan, was arrested on suspicion of transporting his wife’s body to a tourist facility and burning it in the zoo’s incinerator; he reportedly admitted to burning the body for several hours, and police may pursue murder charges as remains were found, prompting a brief disruption to the zoo’s reopening.

Omaha Beekeeper Takes Drastic Measures to Stop Spread of Deadly Bee Disease
environment3 years ago

Omaha Beekeeper Takes Drastic Measures to Stop Spread of Deadly Bee Disease

An Omaha beekeeper, Mark Welsch, incinerated around 50,000 bees to prevent the spread of American foulbrood, a contagious disease that can kill bees. Welsch found one of his hives infected with the disease and decided to incinerate the bees after putting them in soapy water. He believes incineration is the best way to stop the spread of the disease and wants other local beekeepers to be aware of it.