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Hyena kills 4-year-old boy in Kenya - one of several deadly attacks in 5 months

Cyrus Ombati
The Star (Kenya)
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:20 UTC
A photo of four hyenas taken at Lemek Conservancy in Masai Mara
© JEN GUYTON / NATGEOA photo of four hyenas taken at Lemek Conservancy in Masai Mara
A four-year-old boy was Wednesday mauled by a hyena at Flat Estate in Nyacaba area of Witeithie location in Juja.

This is the latest incident in the area amid calls on authorities to address the menace.

Police said the body of the boy was discovered long after he had been killed and partially eaten up by the wild animal.

The latest incident prompted angry locals to stage a protest on Thursday blocking the busy Thika Highway for hours.

They demanded action to address the menace. The residents vowed to eliminate all hyenas in the area.
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Cloud Lightning

Dramatic scenes as violent storms hit southern France

Zane Lilley
The Connexion
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:33 UTC
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Violent storms hit the south-east of France overnight, bringing rain and flooding to the previously serene Mediterranean coastline.

Rainfall of nearly 150 mm fell within 24 hours in parts of the Alpes-Maritimes department. Storms are set to continue in some areas of the far-south east today.

The storms hit across the southern coastline from Nice to Marseille, with the latter facing severe flooding.

It was the most powerful storm the city has experienced in at least three years.

Roads flooded in Marseille

Floods were particularly damaging to Marseille's transport network, with many roads inundated with water.

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Bug

Swarm of mayflies take over bridge in China - creating a slippery snow-like surface


MSN
Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:04 UTC
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A swarm of thousands of mayflies took over a bridge in China - creating a slippery snow-like surface and paralysing traffic.

Ms. Lui, who was driving by the area, was left stunned when she saw the countless mayflies swirling in the air on Sunday (Sept 1).

The mayflies gathered in such large numbers that the ground was soon carpeted with their carcasses, creating a layer five centimeters deep.

The sudden onslaught of insects made the bridge's surface dangerously slippery, leading to a temporary paralysis of the traffic.

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Seismograph

Shallow magnitude 6.2 quake strikes off Papua New Guinea


Al Arabiya
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:20 UTC
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A magnitude 6.2 earthquake rattled Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said, striking off the country's northern coast.

A USGS map showed the tremor centered in a patch of ocean some 300 kilometers (186 miles) east of the town of Vanimo, which is preparing to host Pope Francis over the weekend.

A photographer based in the provincial capital of Wewak told AFP there did not appear to be major damage in the immediate aftermath of the quake.

Earthquakes are common in Papua New Guinea, which sits on top of the seismic "Ring of Fire"—an arc of intense tectonic activity that stretches through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin.
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Wolf

Girl killed in wolf attack in Uttar Pradesh, India - 10th such incident for Bahraich area in 2024

Mahi Adlakha
shethepeople.tv
Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:29 UTC
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A 2-year-old girl was attacked and brutally killed by a wolf in UP's Bahraich. This has increased the death toll in the city to an even 10. The previous nine victims were eight children and an elderly woman of 55 years of age. These incidents took place in the Mahsi area of Bahraich. The entire town shivers at the thought of these human flesh enthusiasts, the wild wolf packs.

A little girl falls prey

Little Anjali was killed at around 4 AM. She lay peacefully with her mother, both of them sleeping outside their home in Gareth Gurudutt Singh Village. She was later found a kilometre away from her. Her body lay on the field in a lifeless fashion. Both of her hands were eaten, as reported by the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO). She had no breath left in her.

Comment: See also: Wolves kill 8 people in past 2 months in Uttar Pradesh, India

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Doberman

Child mauled to death by pit bull in Newark, New Jersey - 2nd attack in Essex County in a week

Richard L. Smith
rlsmedia.com
Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:13 UTC
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The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating a deadly dog attack that claimed the life of a young female child in Newark on Tuesday evening, marking the second pit bull-related incident involving severe injuries or death in the county within a week.

RLS Media learned and confirmed that the fatal attack occurred before around 9:30 p.m. in the 100 block of 2nd Avenue.

Newark Police responded after multiple 911 calls reported a girl being viciously attacked by at least one pit bull.

When officers arrived, they found the girl severely injured, with the dog continuing to maul and bite the victim. Despite emergency responders rushing the child to University Hospital, the child was pronounced dead a short time later.
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Black Cat

Mountain lion attacks boy at California picnic; animal later euthanized with firearm

Anthony Robledo
USA Today
Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:00 UTC
A cougar
© DreamstimeA cougar
A mountain lion attacked and severely injured a five-year-old boy during a family picnic at a Los Angeles County park, leading to official's decision to euthanize the animal.

The attack occurred Sunday around 4 p.m. local time at the Malibu Creek State Park in Calabasas, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. At least six adults were participating at the outing when the cougar approached the vicinity of a few children playing nearby.

The cougar scratched and bit the young boy, refusing to release him until one or more adults charged at it, the department said in a statement.

First responders airlifted the child to the Northridge Hospital Medical Center to be treated for severe, but non-life-threatening injuries. Medical staff cleared him early Monday morning.


Comment: Mountain lion attack leaves man dead and injures his brother in Northern California

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Cloud Lightning

Lightning strike kills 30 goats in Uttarakhand, India


MSN
Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:13 UTC
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A lightning strike killed 30 goats during a storm in India. Footage shows the herd of animals found dead in an Indian forest amid heavy rainfall in Nuranu, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, on September 2.

The tragedy occurred as the goats were grazing on damp grass during a drizzle under the open sky. Authorities said they will provide financial assistance to the owner of the deceased goats.

The India Meteorological Department attributes the relentless rainfall to a depression over the coasts of north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha, which moved northwestward and crossed Andhra Pradesh's coast near Kalingapatnam early Sunday morning.

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Cloud Lightning

Ancient Roman Arch of Constantine damaged by lightning during severe downpour - 2.3 inches of rain in an hour


Reuters
Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:55 UTC
Arch of Constantine damaged by lightning (Image: X)
Arch of Constantine damaged by lightning
The Arch of Constantine, a giant ancient Roman arch next to the Colosseum, was damaged after a violent storm hit Rome, conservation authorities said on Tuesday.

In a statement to Reuters, which first reported on the accident, the Colosseum Archaeological Park confirmed that the monument was hit by lightning.

The triumphal arch was built in the 4th century AD to celebrate the victory of Constantine - the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity - over his rival, Maxentius.

It is about 25 metres (82 feet) high and is located in the same pedestrian area where the Colosseum stands, a major tourist hotspot.

"A lightning strike hit the arch right here and then hit the corner and we saw this fly off," a tourist told Reuters, pointing to a large block of stone fallen to the ground.

Reuters video images showed other blocks of stone and rubble lying around the monument, and archaeological park staff working to collect them.

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Early snow covers Too-Ashu mountain pass in Kyrgyzstan


AKI Press
Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:35 UTC
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Snow has fallen on the Too-Ashu pass in Zhaiyl district of Chuy region on September 2, drivers told Turmush.

Meanwhile, the road service workers said snow melted quickly.

This was the second snowfall this summer-autumn season. The first snow fell on the night of August 27-28, the employees said.

There was no threat to cars and now there is no any threat for vehicles, according to them.

No road accidents occurred on the pass despite the weather conditions, the regional police reported.

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