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Man killed in rhino attack in Assam, India

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A 56-year-old man was killed in a rhino attack near Kaziranga National Park on Tuesday. The victim, identified as Bikram Lohar, was attacked by the animal while on his regular morning walk near National Highway 37 in the Haltikhuli-Haldibari area, close to the park.

Lohar suffered severe injuries from the attack and was rushed to Shaheed Kamala Miri Sub-Divisional Civil Hospital in Bokakhat. However, despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.

This incident raises concerns about the increasing human-wildlife conflict in the region. Just a month ago, a similar attack by a rhino resulted in the death of a 30-year-old man in the same area. Local residents are now urging authorities to take immediate action to prevent further tragedies.

Kaziranga National Park, known for its population of endangered one-horned rhinoceroses, has witnessed a rise in such encounters between wildlife and humans, prompting calls for enhanced safety measures for both locals and animals.

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59-year-old trampled to death by an elephant in Kruger National Park, South Africa

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A grandfather tragically lost his life near Kruger National Park's Malelane gate on January 25 while attempting to save his grandson from a charging elephant. The victim, identified as 59-year-old Shaik Adam Shabir Ammed, was with his two grandchildren, aged five and 11, when the incident occurred.

According to Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane of the South African Police Service in Malelane, the children had been taking pictures and videos of an elephant inside the park when it suddenly charged toward them. As the family tried to escape, the 11-year-old fell, and the elephant attacked his legs with its trunk. "It was during this time when the grandfather went to assist that the elephant turned and trampled on him before it left them and returned to the Kruger National Park premises," Ndubane said.

Sadly, Ammed succumbed to his injuries on site before police and emergency services arrived. The 11-year-old boy sustained leg injuries but survived the attack, while his five-year-old sister escaped unharmed.

Animal attacks have always happened, even where they are monitored closely. In recent years there have been some particularly high-profile incidents that brought the issue into the spotlight.

Source: Stars Insider

Attention

Elderly woman killed in wild boar attack in Odisha, India

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An elderly woman was killed, while another person was injured in a wild boar attack at Rekhideipur village in Odisha's Jajpur district on Monday.

The deceased has been identified as Sova Malik (75), while the injured is Pabitra Kumar Sahoo (45) of the same village.

According to reports, the woman was returning home after purchasing vegetables on Monday afternoon when the wild boar suddenly attacked her. Sahoo, who was nearby, suffered injuries trying to save the woman.

Both of the victims were rushed to the Dharmasala Community Health Centre (CHC), where Sova succumbed to her injuries. Sahoo was later referred to the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack as his condition deteriorated.

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Lightning strike kills 7 students, injures 82 in Tanzania

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Seven students have tragically lost their lives, and 82 others have been injured by a lightning strike during a heavy rainstorm at Businda Secondary School in the Ushirombo area of Bukombe District, Geita Region, on Monday.

Bukombe District Commissioner, Pasikasi Mulagiri, told Daily News sister Newspaper, HabariLeo, stating that the lightning struck between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM, while students were in class.

Out of the 82 injured students, 80 are reported to be in stable condition, while two remain in critical condition after losing consciousness and are currently receiving medical treatment.

Pasikasi expressed his condolences, stating that the event occurred suddenly as students were attending lessons when the rain and lightning began, causing the tragic incident. He urged the community to remain calm as additional information about the injured and deceased is being gathered at the Bukombe District Hospital.

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Mid-summer snowfall blankets Canterbury skifield in New Zealand

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Mount Hutt skifield in Canterbury has been blanketed with snow after a chilly blast blew through.

Mount Hutt general manager of operations, James Urquhart, said it was not unusual to get some snow about once a month on the mountain.

But in the summer months, it is usually just a skiff - or light dusting - of snow.

Urquhart said he woke up on Monday morning to see about 5cm of powder on the monitoring webcams.

"It's not going to affect us too long. It'll melt pretty quick. It'll be gone probably by this afternoon.

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Pack of 11 stray dogs attacks and kills elderly woman in Sabah, Malaysia

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An elderly woman is believed to have died after stray dogs attacked her at the Kunak bus terminal in east coast Sabah.

Based on a closed circuit television camera (CCTV) recording of the incident, the woman was believed to have been attacked by a pack of 11 dogs at 1.49am on Saturday (Jan 25).

In the video, the woman was seen going down to the ground and using her hands to keep away the dogs encircling her before the pack attacked and bit her, ripping her clothes off.

Kunak district police chief Supt Sabarudin Rahmat said that police received a call from the public at about 6.30am (Saturday) informing them that a body was found at the bus terminal.

"Our police investigating team found the dead woman lying on the ground without any clothes left on her.

"There were signs of multiple dog bites on her hands, head, chest, both sides of her waist and legs," he said Monday (Jan 27).


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Tsunami

Severe flooding overwhelms the Department of Ille-et-Vilaine, France

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Rennes and surrounding areas face rising waters and urgent evacuations as storm Éowyn brings relentless rains.

Severe flooding impacts the Ille-et-Vilaine region of France as torrential rains from storm Éowyn continue to wreak havoc this weekend. The department has been placed under orange alert for flood risks and yellow alert for rain and flooding, particularly affecting areas around Rennes.

The alerts were prompted by significant rainfall cumulatively recorded from January 24, 2025, and the preceding weeks.

These rains came on top of already saturated soils, following previous downpours earlier this month, causing waterways to exceed their banks.


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At least 100 dolphins found dead, others stranded on beach in Somalia

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Local officials confirmed the rare incident on Friday, with at least 100 dolphins found stranded on Thursday afternoon between Bossaso port and Mareero beach in Puntland's northern region, AFP reports.

Horrified residents have reported seeing scores of dead and dying dolphins wash ashore on a beach in Somalia.

Local officials confirmed the rare incident on Friday, with at least 100 dolphins found stranded on Thursday afternoon between Bossaso port and Mareero beach in Puntland's northern region, AFP reports.

"The ministry of environment and the fisheries ministry are collaborating to urgently investigate this extraordinary incident," said the Puntland government.


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Flash flooding hits São Paulo, Brazil - Subway station flooded, car swept away - 3.2 inches of rain in just 1 hour, also 48.5% of January rainfall (UPDATE)

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The torrential rain that struck Sao Paulo on Friday, January 24, caused widespread damage across the city and its metropolitan region, disrupting the lives of thousands of residents.

The intense rainfall, which primarily targeted the northern and western sectors of the capital, was accompanied by powerful gusts of wind and hail, creating a chaotic and dangerous environment.


Comment: Update January 25

Metropoles.com reports:
According to Civil Defense, there were 125.4 millimeters, 48.5% of the 257.3 mm predicted for the entire month of January. The accumulated 82 mm between 3 pm and 4 pm was the largest volume recorded in just 1 hour since July 25, 2006.
(Translated by Google)


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Pit bull put down after attacking, killing woman in Tucson, Arizona

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A Tucson woman was killed by a pit bull mix she was fostering earlier this week, 13 News has confirmed.

The Tucson Police Department told 13 News on Monday that there was a death investigation following an incident at a home in the 6800 block of East Via Arroyo the day before. The home is near South Kolb Road and Interstate 10.

Nearby resident Raj Sihota said he and his family were panicked the evening the incident unfolded and they saw police vehicles in the area.

After finding out more about the incident, he extends his condolences to the family.

"It's sad and I pray for the family," Sihota said. "It's really sad and it's really scary for the whole neighborhood. It's devastating."

On Friday, Jan. 24, the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner confirmed the death of 61-year-old Tina Weger was from the attack. The manner of death was accidental.

The dog, which Weger had been fostering for more than a year, was euthanized after the attack by the Pima Animal Care Center.