Few phenomena capture the imagination quite like the elusive oarfish, a creature steeped in mystery and folklore. According to Japanese legends, the appearance of this deep-sea giant can herald impending doom. Recently, Southern California witnessed an extraordinary event: a dead oarfish was discovered floating in La Jolla Cove—a sighting so rare it has occurred only 20 times … [Read more...] about ‘Incredibly rare’ dead sea serpent surfaces in California waters; just 1 of 20 since 1901
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Firefighter braves freezing waters to save dog who fell through ice — thank you
You can always count on your local firefighters to save the day, especially when it comes to saving animals. Recently, one firefighter braved some frigid waters to save a dog who had fallen through the ice — a heroic rescue captured on video. A dog named Bob fell through the ice in West Point, Utah, and the ice shelf made it impossible to get back on solid … [Read more...] about Firefighter braves freezing waters to save dog who fell through ice — thank you
Endangered Giraffes in Kenya Rafted To Safety Through Crocodile-Infested Waters
A 44,000-acre wildlife sanctuary came under threat when floods began shrinking the island where it was located. To make matters worse, it had a small population of Rothschild’s giraffes, the most endangered giraffe species in the world. They had to be rescued. The ever-shrinking Ruko Community Wildlife Conservancy, which was established in 2006, was home to a small … [Read more...] about Endangered Giraffes in Kenya Rafted To Safety Through Crocodile-Infested Waters
Police officers brave freezing waters to rescue blind border collie from pond — thank you
It’s a police officer’s duty to look out for everyone in their community, whether they be human or animal. Recently, one group of NYPD officers came to the rescue of a blind dog who was trapped in a pond. It was an especially scary Halloween this year for an 8-year-old border collie named Sparky, who ended up stuck in the frigid waters of Baisley Pond in South Jamaica, … [Read more...] about Police officers brave freezing waters to rescue blind border collie from pond — thank you
Sheep were trapped by rising flood waters — until hero sheepdog swims out to save them
Sheepdogs play an invaluable role on many farms with their amazing ability to round up sheep. And recently, one clever sheepdog went the extra mile by swimming across floodwaters to save a group of stranded ewes. Patsy the sheepdog lives on a farm with his owner LlÅ·r Derwydd in Denbighshire, Wales. Patsy is great at rounding up the sheep — a skill that came especially in … [Read more...] about Sheep were trapped by rising flood waters — until hero sheepdog swims out to save them