The unfortunate incident unfolded on Highway 40, just to the west of the Berthoud Pass summit, a renowned mountain pass nestled in the heart of the state. The episode transpired around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, as detailed in a bulletin by the Grand County Sheriff’s Office. Eyewitnesses recounted their futile efforts to revive the 21-year-old skier, who was described as … [Read more...] about Colorado skier dies attempting to jump highway in ‘high risk’ stunt, authorities say
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If You Ever Encounter One of These Strange Creatures on the Beach, Notify Authorities Immediately
For kids, the beach is an absolute treasure trove of super cool and exotic objects left behind by the ocean and its many inhabitants. Shells are among the best and most beautiful of these items, but sometimes their former residents still haven't moved out, and that can spell trouble. While playing on the beach in East Cape Conran, Australia, a little girl spotted what she … [Read more...] about If You Ever Encounter One of These Strange Creatures on the Beach, Notify Authorities Immediately
Wild pig attacks visitors, prompting authorities to caution the public to leave wild animals alone
Recently, a visitor on a hike at Mount Apo learned what can happen when you treat wild animals like domesticated ones. Mount Apo is Philippines’ tallest mountain at 9,692 feet. The hiker was part of one of several groups at the mountain that decided to approach the wild pig to give it food and take pictures. However, the hungry animal had enough after a … [Read more...] about Wild pig attacks visitors, prompting authorities to caution the public to leave wild animals alone
Chinese Authorities Have Declared The Dugong “Sea Cows” That Gave Rise to The Mermaid Myth Extinct
Exhaustive surveys revealed that nobody has seen a dugong in Chinese waters since 2008. According to research conducted by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), dugongs are now practically extinct in China as there have been no sightings of the adored "sea cow" grazers since 2008. These gentle giants, whose numbers fell after the 1970s, are apparently losing the war … [Read more...] about Chinese Authorities Have Declared The Dugong “Sea Cows” That Gave Rise to The Mermaid Myth Extinct
Chilean Authorities are Looking into a Suspicious Big Sinkhole Near a Copper Mine
SANTIAGO – Chilean authorities began an investigation on Monday into a strange sinkhole measuring 25 meters (82 feet) in diameter that appeared over the weekend in a mining area in the country's north. Aerial photographs of the sinkhole on territory operated by a Canadian Lundin Mining copper mine, around 665 kilometers (413 miles) north of Santiago, were released by Chilean … [Read more...] about Chilean Authorities are Looking into a Suspicious Big Sinkhole Near a Copper Mine