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Doberman

Chemistry professor mauled to death by rampaging pack of stray dogs in the Siberian city of Yakutsk, Russia

Dimitris Kouimtsidis, Will Stewart
Daily Star (UK)
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 12:44 UTC
Her body was found mauled in the Siberian city of Yakutsk
© CrimYakutia / East2west NewsHer body was found mauled in the Siberian city of Yakutsk
A chemistry professor has been mauled to death in a horrific attack by a rampaging pack of stray dogs.

A shocking picture shows the mauled body of Dr Sardana Sleptsova, 53, lying on the snow in the Russian city of Yakutsk, while video footage shows how she was overcome by the hungry mongrels.

The dreadful attack took place near the city's horse racing stadium and Arctic State Agro-Technological University in extreme weather conditions that reached as low as -48C.

The chemistry professor - a polymer nanocomposites expert at the North-Eastern Federal University - had been lying dead in the snow for several hours when her body was found by a student named Semyon Alexeev.

According to reports, he was also attacked by the same pack of violent strays, in what is not the first attack on pedestrians in the area.

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Doberman

Family dogs fatally attack woman in Valinda, California

Ruby Gonzales
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Wed, 29 Dec 2021 12:08 UTC
dog attack
A woman trying to get into a backyard window of her East Valinda home was fatally attacked by the family's four dogs, authorities said on Wednesday, Dec. 29, with her 6-year-old son suffering minor injuries.

The woman, who lived at the home with a sister-in-law, forgot her key and no one was at the residence in the 18000 block of Elizondo Street, sheriff's Lt. David Petrocelli said.

"The dogs were familiar with the child, but not with the mother," Petrocelli said.

It was unclear why the dogs would not recognize her. The lieutenant didn't know the dogs' breeds.
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Attention

12km high ash cloud from Tongan volcanic eruption continues to spread


RNZ
Wed, 29 Dec 2021 11:07 UTC
This picture taken on December 21, 2021 shows white gaseous clouds rising from the Hunga Ha'apai eruption seen from the Patangata coastline near Tongan capital Nuku'alofa.
© Mary Lyn FonuaThis picture taken on December 21, 2021 shows white gaseous clouds rising from the Hunga Ha'apai eruption seen from the Patangata coastline near Tongan capital Nuku'alofa.
The Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano continues to erupt intermittently, and ash has been detected in all directions up to 30km away.

The head of Tonga Geological Services, Taaniela Kula, said that the ash cloud had risen to heights of 12km and the direction of ash had varied with the wind conditions.

"On Tuesday, ash was drifting east but shifted directions last night to north east and has continued to drift in a northerly direction today," he said.

Overall, the amount of ash, steam and gas being spewed from the volcano has reduced, in comparison to last week, Kula said.

He noted that the volcano was about 60km away from uninhabited areas, and that no earthquakes had been detected on their seismometers.

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Fish

UK zoo helps lost Mexican fish live to see another Tequila sunrise

Helen Pidd
The Guardian
Wed, 29 Dec 2021 16:05 UTC
tequila fish
© Chester zoo/PA‘A rare success story’: tequila fish are thriving after their reintroduction in Mexico.
Declared extinct in the wild in 2003, species has been reintroduced to its native river after being bred in Chester.

A "charismatic little fish" declared extinct in the wild has been reintroduced to its native Mexico after being bred in an aquarium at Chester zoo.

The tequila fish (Zoogoneticus tequila), which grows to no bigger than 70mm long, disappeared from the wild in 2003 owing to the introduction of invasive, exotic fish species and water pollution.
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Seismograph

Indonesia: Islands rocked by massive 7.3 magnitude earthquake - locals on high alert

Paul Withers
Daily Express
Wed, 29 Dec 2021 20:58 UTC
quake
The extremely strong quake hit Kepulauan Barat Daya, some 113km northeast of Lospalos, Municipio de Lautem, Timor-Leste. It struck at 3.25am local time at an immediate and considerable depth of 200km, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). That has since been downgraded slightly to a depth of 167km by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

A tsunami warning has not been issued for the surrounding islands.

The impact of the earthquake was felt as far as 600km away in Darwin, the capital of Australia's Northern Territory.

Around 1,700 of its residents have reported feeling tremors early on Thursday, according to Geoscience.

The Volcano Discovery website said, based on preliminary seismic data, the earthquake was likely felt by "many" people in the area of the epicentre.

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Snowflake Cold

Severe blizzard hits the Republic of Bashkiria in Russia

Forces Of Nature
YouTube
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 19:41 UTC
Massive road accident with fatalities occurred in Bashkiria due to snowstorm
Massive road accident with fatalities occurred in Bashkiria due to snowstorm
Forty-two cars were captured in snow in Bashkiria, where there is a severe blizzard and visibility is limited on the roads.

A rescue operation is underway, according to the regional department for emergency situations.

The section of the M-5 highway in Bashkiria is temporarily closed to buses, trucks and taxis due to bad weather.

It is noted that cleaning equipment arrived at the scene.

The department said that on Sunday morning at this intersection, rescuers had already rescued a stuck car and three people.

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Snowflake Cold

Blizzard hits Murmansk, Russia

Is it close ?
YouTube
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 19:33 UTC
Murmansk, Russia.
Snow buries streets and cars! ⚠️ Insane blizzard with winds storm hits Murmansk, Russia.

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Snowflake Cold

Up to 4 feet of snowfall and sharp drop in temperatures in Nepal

Rastriya Samachar Samiti
The Khathmandu Post
Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:56 UTC
Heavy snowfall as seen in Mudkechula Rural
© Hemanta KC/RSSHeavy snowfall as seen in Mudkechula Rural Municipality, lower dolpa, December 29, 2021. At least 70 % of Dolpa is covered in snow, at present, which has affected lives at great extent.
Snowfall that occurred in many places in the mountainous and high hilly region of the country since Sunday evening, has affected the normal life.

A report from Phungling in Taplejung district of Province 1 stated that heavy snowfall since Sunday evening has led to a sharp drop in mercury in the mountainous region. Heavy snowfall was witnessed at Ghunsa and other areas in Phaktanglung Rural Municipality which is situated at an altitude of 3,400 metres.

Although moderate snowfall started occurring in Ghunsa area from the last week alone, last night saw heavy snowfall which has affected the normal life in the areas, said Pema Sherpa, a local.

He shared that people have not been able to go outdoors due to the snowfall and accumulation of thick snow outside. The children and the elderly people have been affected the most due to the freezing cold, he added.

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Snowflake Cold

Tens of thousands powerless as snow piles up in Placer, Nevada Counties in California


gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 13:17 UTC
Quinn, a golden retriever, is seen buried under a pile of snow in North Lake Tahoe, Calif. The region was inundated by snowstorms, trapping many Tahoe residents in their homes, sometimes for days.
© Mike RoggeQuinn, a golden retriever, is seen buried under a pile of snow in North Lake Tahoe, Calif. The region was inundated by snowstorms, trapping many Tahoe residents in their homes, sometimes for days.
In Nevada and Placer Counties, tens of thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers have been left powerless as temperatures drop and more severe weather comes our way.

One local fire district is calling for a local emergency declaration because first responders are having so much trouble getting to calls for service.

The heavy snow coming down is hitting foothill communities with a knockout punch, snapping trees and downing power lines. Snow plows were busy keeping roads clear as Nevada City and Grass Valley streets were left in the dark.

PG&E crews could be seen assessing the damage block by block.

"Just been kind of hunkered down and just been making due with what we got," Nevada City resident Jeff Ward said.

Ward decided to turn his power outage into an opportunity. His home is one of the thousands with no electricity. He decided to barbecue a makeshift meal in the snow.

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Snowflake Cold

Cold wave sweeps through northern China sending temperatures plunging to -46.9 degrees Celsius


South China Morning Post
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:23 UTC
frozen
The temperature in the city of Hulunbuir, in northern China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, plummeted to -46.9 degrees Celsius on December 23, 2021, as a cold front swept through the region.

Temperatures in other parts of northern China plunged to -40 degrees Celsius, prompting major supermarkets to increase supplies of necessities, including fruits and vegetables.

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