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State, federal scientists begin examining dead Fin whale found in Pass Christian, Mississippi

Leslie Rojas
wlox.com
Sun, 08 Jan 2023 12:05 UTC
A 'Very rare' whale found dead, stranded near Mississippi Gulf Coast
© The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies Gulf Port MississippiA 'Very rare' whale found dead, stranded near Mississippi Gulf Coast
Scientists from different agencies are conducting research on a dead fin whale found dead just offshore in Pass Christian.

The endangered species is now being examined by several scientists from federal and state agencies, including the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, Mote Marine Laboratory, FWC Marine Mammal Research and Rescue, and many more.

Crews arrived early to start collecting samples that will determine the cause of death.

"We are doing an external review of the animal, but we will also be looking internally at all the organs and collecting samples to send them off for testing," IMMS stranding coordinator Theresa Madrigal said.

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7th dead whale in just over a month washes up on the New York-New Jersey coastline

Steven Rodas
nj.com
Fri, 13 Jan 2023 19:39 UTC
Lori Goldsmid, of Brigantine, takes pictures of an approximately 20-foot long humpback that washed ashore in the North end Brigantine Friday, Jan. 13, 2022.
© Tim HawkLori Goldsmid, of Brigantine, takes pictures of an approximately 20-foot long humpback that washed ashore in the North end Brigantine Friday, Jan. 13, 2022.
The seventh dead whale in just over a month has washed up on the New York-New Jersey coastline, a local photographer and a climate group told NJ Advance Media on Friday.

The humpback whale, the resident said, washed up at a beach in Brigantine.

"This was at the far north end of Brigantine," said Connie Pyatt, who noted that the whale was dead.

The dead whale washed up just miles from where another whale was found in Atlantic City on Saturday — which itself washed up blocks away from where another humpback whale was found in December.


Comment: Another humpback whale washes onto beach in Atlantic City, New Jersey - 4th within 5 weeks

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Woman killed in dog attack in Caterham, Surrey, UK

Emily Atkinson
Independent (UK)
Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:34 UTC
dog attack
A second woman was taken to hospital for treatment

Police believe a 28-year-old woman who died after a dog attack was walking a number of dogs at the time.

Surrey Police detained eight dogs in Caterham, Surrey on Thursday afternoon and they remain in custody. Officers have identified their owners, but no arrests have been made.

The force previously reported seven dogs had been detained.

A second woman was taken to hospital for treatment for dog bites and has now been discharged.

Inspector Lyndsey Whatley, borough commander for Tandridge, said: "This is a tragic incident where a young woman has sadly lost her life and our thoughts are with her family and friends.

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Killer whale found dead on Florida beach a first for Southeast, NOAA spokesperson says

Timothy H.J. Nerozzi
Fox News
Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:32 UTC
Authorities at Jungle Hut Park in Palm Coast, Florida oversee the removal of a 21-foot orca that became beached and lost its life.
© Flager County Sheriff's DepartmentAuthorities at Jungle Hut Park in Palm Coast, Florida oversee the removal of a 21-foot orca that became beached and lost its life.
Authorities in Flagler County, Florida, are overseeing the removal of a 21-foot orca that beached itself on the coast.

The orca, which beached itself and subsequently died on the coast of Jungle Hut Park, is currently undergoing a necropsy and removal process.

Deputies are on scene south of Jungle Hut Park in Palm Coast after a 21-foot orca whale beached itself this morning. It has since lost its life," the sheriff's department said via social media.

The Flagler County Sheriff's Department has enlisted outside help in removing the massive sea animal's corpse.

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Man mauled to death by his own dogs in Lichtenburg, South Africa - 8th such fatality for the country in 8 weeks


IOL
Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:28 UTC
dog attack
In yet another shocking dog attack, a 60-year-old man from Lichtenburg in the North West was mauled to death by his own dogs at the weekend.

The elderly man was killed by his three dogs at his home at about 3pm on Saturday.

Police have opened an inquest case to investigate circumstances leading to the incident.

According to police spokesperson Sam Tselanyane, it was alleged that during load shedding, the deceased's wife was busy on the other side of their house when she heard the dogs barking.

Comment: Details of the other 7 attacks:

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Another humpback whale washes onto beach in Atlantic City, New Jersey - 4th within 5 weeks

Heather DeLuca Heather DeLuca
wpgtalkradio.com
Sat, 07 Jan 2023 11:54 UTC
A dead humpback whale washed ashore Saturday morning on Mississippi Avenue in Atlantic City.
© Mike LopezA dead humpback whale washed ashore Saturday morning on Mississippi Avenue in Atlantic City.
It appears another dead whale has been beached along the Jersey Shore; this latest incident in Atlantic City.

This marks the second time in two weeks a (presumed) humpback whale has washed ashore in the World's Play Ground.

Another, 30-feet in length, was found on the Chelsea Avenue beach on December 23rd, according to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.

Following that incident, NOAA Fisheries' Greater Atlantic regional office surmised rough surf and recent storms off the coast were to blame, according to NJ.com.


Comment: Reports of the other beached whales:

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Actress and boy attacked by seal in Cape Town, South Africa

Ben Cost
New York Post
Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:34 UTC
Bystanders rush to Taylor’s rescue.
Bystanders rush to Taylor’s rescue.
She inadvertently starred in her first animal horror movie.

An actress from "Raised By Wolves" had to be hospitalized after getting mauled by an angry seal in South Africa — in a scene she compared to something out of the movie "Jaws."

The clip is currently making waves online amid a spike in pinniped attacks.

The bizarre encounter occurred Wednesday while the South African-born actress, who was raised in Los Angeles, was swimming in the ocean off Clifton Beach in Cape Town, Jam Press reported.

"Be careful swimming at Clifton! I was attacked by a seal in the water," victim Loulou Taylor, who plays Cassia in the HBO Max series, wrote in an Instagram story describing her real-life horror movie scene, the Citizen reported.

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7-year-old girl dies from injuries after dog attack in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.


wafb.com
Sat, 07 Jan 2023 11:24 UTC
PIT BULL ATTACK
A 7-year-old girl has died from injuries suffered from a dog attack according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office.

EBRSO states that they were contacted by emergency officials and the St. George Fire Department in regards to a dog attacking a small child in the 25000 block of Kendalwood Road around 6:35 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6.

The girl was transported to a local hospital where she later passed away from her injuries.

"This is an awful, heartbreaking tragedy," Sheriff Sid Gautreaux said. "My heart goes out to this family, and they will remain in my prayers."

EBRSO homicide is currently investigating the case. Animal Control was notified and has the dog in custody. Updates will be provided as available.


Comment: Dogs killed a record 62 Americans & 3 Canadians in 2022 - pit bulls killed 41

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Dogs killed a record 62 Americans & 3 Canadians in 2022 - pit bulls killed 41

Merritt Clifton
Animals24-7.org
Fri, 06 Jan 2023 15:34 UTC
dog attack
Deaths due to dog eclipse previous records.

Deaths by pit bull might; it's all in how you count them.

Dogs caused the deaths of a record 62 Americans and three Canadians in 2022, the fortieth consecutive year that ANIMALS 24-7 has logged fatal and disfiguring dog attacks occurring throughout the U.S. and Canada.

The U.S. and Canadian totals combined come to 65, preliminary data indicates.

The U.S. toll eclipsed the previous record, 56 deaths in 2017, by six.

The previous record toll for the U.S. and Canada combined, also reached in 2017, was 57, eclipsed by eight.
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Sexagenarian mauled to death by stray dogs in a district of Bihar, India - 5th such fatality for locality in 6 months

Rajiv Kumar
Times of India
Mon, 02 Jan 2023 12:09 UTC
dog attack
One Gita Devi (60), a resident of Arva panchayat, who was injured in an attack by a pack of stray dogs on Saturday, died at the sadar hospital here on Sunday.

Gita is the fifth woman killed by stray dogs under Bachhwara block in the past six months. In all the cases, the pack of dogs targeted the victims when they were alone.

On Saturday, Gita was returning home alone after cutting grass for the livestock when stray dogs emerged from behind the standing crops and attacked her. As she screamed frantically for help, a few villagers working nearby rushed for her help. However, before they could drive away the furious canines, they mauled the woman.

She was first admitted to the local community health centre for treatment from where the doctors referred her to Begusarai sadar hospital.
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