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Rhode Island man arrested with 26 pounds of cocaine in kayak near Canadian border
crime2 years ago

Rhode Island man arrested with 26 pounds of cocaine in kayak near Canadian border

A Rhode Island man, Freddy Rodriguez, was charged after federal agents discovered 26 pounds of cocaine in a kayak on Lake Champlain in Vermont near the Canadian border. Rodriguez was seen loading objects from a bag into the kayak before attempting to flee but was apprehended. The brick-like packages found in the kayak contained approximately 26.4 pounds of cocaine. If convicted, Rodriguez could face up to 40 years in prison.

Lost Pets and Masked Castaways: Unusual Encounters on a July 4 Cruise
odd-news2 years ago

Lost Pets and Masked Castaways: Unusual Encounters on a July 4 Cruise

A couple in Burlington, Vermont, had an unexpected encounter during their Fourth of July cruise on Lake Champlain when two raccoons stowed away on their boat. The couple tried to separate themselves from the curious critters using cushions, while one of them attempted to calm the raccoons down. Despite the chaos, everyone made it back to shore safely, and the couple found the experience entertaining. Vermont Fish & Wildlife advises avoiding contact with raccoons due to the risk of rabies.