St. Louis, MO – A recent discovery of a dead wild wood duck carrying the Avian Influenza virus at a lake near the Saint Louis Zoo has prompted swift action from zoo authorities to safeguard their animals and visitors. The affected bird was located last week by zoo staff, who then tested it for the … Read more
Lansing, MI – Michigan’s southern regions are grappling with a suspected outbreak of bird flu, believed to have led to the deaths of hundreds of wild birds, state wildlife officials said. This alarming development has prompted swift action from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which has been closely monitoring and responding to the … Read more
Deadwood, South Dakota — The murder of Wild Bill Hickok, a legendary figure of the American West, remains a focal point of historical intrigue and lore. On August 2, 1876, Hickock was fatally shot from behind while playing poker in a saloon in Deadwood, then a booming frontier town permeated with gold rush fever. Hickok, … Read more
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey wildlife officials are investigating multiple suspected cases of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, which have recently resulted in the deaths of several wild birds across the state. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Fish and Wildlife Division reported finding the deceased birds in four different counties last … Read more
Honolulu, Hawaii — Officials in Honolulu have concluded that the recent deaths of more than a dozen wild birds were due to trauma, not avian influenza as initially feared. The announcement came after a local resident, noticing several zebra doves dead in her yard, prompted an investigation by the state’s Department of Agriculture. After discovering … Read more
Wilton, Maine — In a shocking incident that initially led local authorities to suspect a bear attack, the death of a Maine woman has been confirmed as a homicide following a thorough investigation. The brutal nature of the injuries she sustained indicated an attack of extreme violence, prompting an intense and far-reaching police investigation. The … Read more
Irvine, Calif. — A tumultuous scene unfolded in Southern California when a woman launched an attack on both a firefighter and police officers, triggering a swift and coordinated response from local law enforcement. The incident, which began around noon on Tuesday, took a dangerous turn quickly, as authorities worked to subdue the assailant and secure … Read more
LAKELAND, Fla. – Two Polk County deputies were injured in a shootout with a suspect in the early hours of Saturday morning, leading to the suspect’s death. The incident unfolded at Hunt Fountain Park when a deputy noticed a car parked after hours, sparking the confrontation with the suspect. As the situation escalated, additional deputies, … Read more
WAYANAD, India – Political parties in Kerala’s Wayanad district called for a dawn-to-dusk hartal on Saturday to demand a lasting solution to the increasing threat from wild animals, which took a violent turn in Pulpally, 30 km from the district headquarters of Kalpetta. The strike was called by the Congress-led United Democratic Front, the Left … Read more
Los Angeles, CA – Last year brought a whirlwind of events that left an indelible mark on the world. From extreme climate conditions to political upheaval, 2023 was a year of unprecedented changes. The year was dominated by record-breaking heatwaves and the spread of smoke from wildfires in Canada, impacting areas across the United States. … Read more