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Ranger loses life in elephant attack in Zimbabwe

Obert Siamilandu
News Day (Zimbabwe)
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:56 UTC
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A 62-year-old Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) ranger, Josphat Mandishara, tragically lost his life after being trampled by an elephant in the Gache Gache area of Kariba.

The incident occurred on Thursday night during a routine extended patrol.

Mandishara was accompanied by two fellow ZimParks rangers and a Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) detail when he returned to the harbor to retrieve their boat. But he encountered a charging elephant that emerged unexpectedly and fatally injured him.

"The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) is deeply saddened to announce the untimely death of 62-year-old Ranger Josphat Mandishara," said ZimParks Spokesperson Tinashe Farawo.
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March snow falls across Japan - nearly a foot of snowfall in 12 hours


NHK
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:38 UTC
Snow falls across Japan, including central Tokyo
Snow falls across Japan, including central Tokyo
A developing low pressure system is bringing rain, snow and strong winds to a wide area spanning northern to western Japan. Some snow accumulated on Wednesday morning in Tokyo's 23 wards.

The snowfall has passed its peak in flatlands of the southern part of the Kanto region. More is forecast, mainly along mountains in the Kanto-Koshin region until late Wednesday afternoon. Strong winds are also expected.

The Japan Meteorological Agency says a cold air mass is flowing into the country at high altitudes. Also, a developing low pressure system is moving in an easterly direction.

The agency says these conditions are causing snow and rain, mostly around mountains.

In the 12 hours ending at 11 a.m. Wednesday, 30 centimeters of snowfall was observed in Gunma Prefecture's Kusatsu Town, 27 centimeters in Nagano Prefecture's Sugadaira, 18 centimeters in Fukushima Prefecture's Hinoemata Village and 15 centimeters in Hyogo Prefecture's Uwano Highland in Kami Town.

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March snow coats Grand Canyon National Park


Yahoo! News
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:32 UTC
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Snow showers were observed in northern Arizona on Tuesday, March 18, as a cold front moved through the region, the National Weather Service (NWS) said.

Footage taken by @BrandonM_29 shows snow falling lightly on Grand Canyon Village.

The weather service said the cold front would also bring strong winds, warning some areas could see gusts exceeding 55 mph. Credit: @BrandonM_29 via Storyful

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Pet German Shepherd mauls elderly woman to death in Uttar Pradesh, India


Deccan Herald
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:33 UTC
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An elderly woman was killed after being attacked by her pet dog - a German Shepherd - at Rawatpur near here, police said on Wednesday.

The dog fatally attacked 90-year-old Mohini Trivedi last Friday. The matter came to light on Wednesday after its owner, Dheer Prashant Trivedi, a mechanical engineer by profession, submitted a request to the veterinary department of Kanpur Municipal Corporation (KMC), seeking a nod to hand over the dog to the family.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (West), Arti Singh, confirmed that Mohini Trivedi was attacked by the German Shepherd at her home in Rawatpur.

"We have not received any written complaint on this matter till now," she said.

However, the DCP has asked her subordinates to probe the matter at their end and submit a fact-finding report to her at the earliest.
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6-month-old girl killed in dog attack at home in Alabaster, Alabama

Carol Robinson
AOL
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:23 UTC
Ember Southard, 6 months, was killed in a dog attack March 14, 2025, at a home in Shelby County.
Ember Southard, 6 months, was killed in a dog attack March 14, 2025, at a home in Shelby County.
A Bibb County infant died after she was attacked by at least one dog inside an Alabaster home.

Shelby County Coroner Lina Evans on Tuesday identified the baby as Ember Southard. She was 6 months old.

Ember was with her grandmother at a relative's home on 10th Street S.W. when the grandmother found the infant unresponsive on the floor.

There were obvious signs of injury to the child, authorities said.

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One dead, four missing in southwest China landslide after days of continuous downpours


The Star (Malaysia)
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:01 UTC
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One person was killed and another four are missing in a landslide on Tuesday (March 18) in southwest China's Yunnan Province, authorities said.

Following days of continuous downpours, the landslide occurred at 4.50am, Tuesday, near a river in Lumadeng Township, Fugong County in Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, according to the information office of the prefecture government.

Of the six people missing at first, one was rescued and sent to a local hospital for treatment, with no life-threatening conditions, while another was found at 8.33am but died despite medical efforts.

Rescuers are rushing to search for the others.

Xinhua
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Rainstorm in Spain leaves at least one dead, areas flooded and hundreds evacuated


Euronews
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:29 UTC
Warnings have been issued online for residents in Malaga and Marbella where residential streets are completely submerged
Warnings have been issued online for residents in Malaga and Marbella where residential streets are completely submerged
Heavy rains caused by storm Laurence continue to rip through Spain, causing at least one death, overflowing rivers, accidents, blocked roads and evacuations in several regions.

In the Spanish city of Seville, the search for a couple who went missing after being swept away by a stream in the municipality of Constantina has taken a tragic turn. Firefighters found a body near the area where the overturned car was found, although it has not yet been identified as one of the two missing people. The car was swept away by the water and was found several metres from its initial location.

In the neighbouring province of Córdoba, another man has been missing since Monday afternoon, after going out for a bike ride. Authorities have intensified their search efforts.

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20 cms of March snow in the mountainous areas of Shkodra, Albania


a2news.com
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:22 UTC
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In the municipality of Shkodra, there was snowfall overnight in the mountainous areas, with around 20 cm of snow in Qafe-Thore, but the road is passable. Civil Protection structures in Shkodra report that the situation is calm and without problems.

On the Kirë-Shosh road axis, the contracting company was able to open the road during the night.

Meanwhile, in the Municipality of Fushë-Arrëz during the night there was snowfall of medium intensity. The road segments Bardhet-Iballë, Bardhet-Qafë-Shllak and Fushë-Arrëz-Fierzë are passable, but the use of winter equipment is required for road users. The thickness of the snow in Qafë-Mali is about 10 cm. Contractors are working to stabilize the situation.

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March snowfall and sudden drop in temperatures across northern Bulgaria


novinite.com
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:46 UTC
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Winter has returned to Northern Bulgaria, bringing snowfall and a sudden drop in temperatures. Snow has covered the Balkan Mountains, with significant accumulation in mountain passes such as Petrohan, Shipka, Rozhen, Prevala, and Pamporovo. Authorities are actively clearing the roads, but challenging weather conditions persist.

At Petrohan Pass, approximately 5 cm of snow has fallen, with four snowplows working to clear and sand the roads. The temperature at the highest point of the pass dropped to -7°C at midday, with strong winds and dense fog further complicating travel. The ban on heavy goods vehicles over 12 tons remains in place, while all other drivers must be prepared for winter conditions. Throughout the night, 29 machines operated across the Montana region to ensure road safety.

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Taiwan's highest mountains get March snow from latest cold front

Hsiao Po-yang, Chang Hsiung-feng, Kuo Yu-ju and Ko Lin
focustaiwan.tw
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:23 UTC
Snow covers Taitung's Chiaming Lake on Tuesday.
© Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency Taitung BranchSnow covers Taitung's Chiaming Lake on Tuesday.
Taiwan's highest mountain Yushan (Mt. Jade) and other mountainous areas to its north were hit by snow early Tuesday morning due to the influence of a strong cold air mass affecting Taiwan.

According to the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency branch in Nantou county in central Taiwan, one of the county's highest mountains Hehuanshan received roughly 6 centimeters of snow in the morning.

Other nearby areas, including Wuling, which is 3,275 meters above sea level, also saw snowfall.

Elsewhere, based on information provided by the Yushan Weather Station as of 8 a.m., 1 cm of snow had been recorded on the 3,952-meter Yushan, located on the border of Nantou, Chiayi and Kaohsiung, while a low of minus 2.6 degrees Celsius was seen at 5:29 a.m.

Paiyun Lodge in Yushan National Park and Huagang in Nantou County's Ren'ai Township (2,400 m) also saw snow.

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