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2-year-old child dies after dog attack at home in Wichita Falls, Texas

Joshua Hoggard
Texomashomepage.com
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:06 UTC
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Wichita Falls police are investigating the death of a 2-year-old child after a reported dog attack at a residence on Sunday night.

According to Sgt. Brett Keith, Public Information Officer with the Wichita Falls Police Department, officers responded to a residence in the 1000 block of Wesley Drive on Sunday, December 29, 2024, just after 5 p.m., in reference to a dog attack.

Sgt. Keith said information collected from the scene revealed that a dog "busted out of the kennel" and attacked a two-year-old child, resulting in the child suffering severe injuries.

According to Sgt. Keith, the two-year-old female child later passed away at the hospital.

Sgt. Keith said detectives with WFPD's Juvenile Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation. He said the investigation is ongoing.

No additional details have been released at this time.

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Man dies after shark attack off Central Queensland coast in Australia


abc.net.au
Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:18 UTC
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A man has died after a shark attack off the Central Queensland coast.

Police were called to the Humpy Island camping area in the Keppel Bay Islands National Park, about 18 kilometres off the mainland, following reports that a man had been attacked.

The 40-year-old was fishing with family members when he was attacked about 4:37pm and sustained life-threatening injuries to his neck.

An emergency service helicopter was on the scene with paramedics.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

Earlier this month, a man was rushed to hospital after a shark attack off Curtis Island in Central Queensland.


Comment: A day later: Tourist killed in shark attack off Egyptian coast

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Tourist killed in shark attack off Egyptian coast

Aleks Phillips
BBC
Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:47 UTC
File photo of a shark in the waters of the coast of Marsa Alam in Egypt
© GettyFile photo of a shark in the waters of the coast of Marsa Alam in Egypt
A shark attack off of Egypt's Red Sea coastline has left one tourist dead and another injured, officials have said.

In a statement, the north African nation's environment ministry said Sunday's incident occurred north of Marsa Alam, a resort town in eastern Egypt popular with divers.

It added that the attack occurred in "deep waters outside of the designated swimming area".

While the ministry only said that the two victims were foreign, the AFP news agency reported they were Italian nationals, citing an unnamed source at the Italian foreign ministry.

The 48-year-old man who died was a resident of Rome, while the injured man was 69, according to AFP.

Comment: A day earlier: Man dies after shark attack off Central Queensland coast in Australia

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3-year-old mauled to death by dogs in Cincinnati, Ohio

Aaron Valdez
Cincinnati Enquirer
Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:12 UTC
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A 3-year-old has died after being mauled by two dogs in Roselawn on Friday, according to Cincinnati police spokesperson Lt. Jonathan Cunningham.

The attack occurred just after 8 a.m. inside a home on the 7000 block of Stillwell Road, Cunningham said.

The 3-year-old's identity has not been released as of Saturday morning, nor has any other information on the attack.

The Enquirer reached out to the Hamilton County Coroner's Office, but further information could not be provided at this time.

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Rare Steller's sea eagle 'is very far from home,' and may just stick around Newfoundland


CBC News
Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:43 UTC
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Bird enthusiasts have been flocking to Terra Nova National Park to catch a glimpse of a Steller's sea eagle. The bird is usually found in Asia. As Troy Turner reports, the rare bird may stay in the area if the winter continues to be mild.

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Man found at mobile home park died as result of 'dog mauling' in Albertville, Alabama

Tony Cortes, Jaylan Wright
whnt.com
Sun, 22 Dec 2024 12:24 UTC
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The Marshall County Coroner said the man who was found dead at a mobile home park in Albertville Sunday died due to a dog mauling.

At around 11:00 a.m. Sunday, the coroner's office said it responded to the mobile home park located at 100 Greenwood Drive in Albertville and found 40-year-old Francisco Batz-Lux, of Albertville, dead outside.

According to the coroner, evidence on the scene along with trauma to Batz-Lux led investigators to reach out to the Alabama Department of Forensic Science for an autopsy to be performed.

The Marshall County Coroner said that based on the findings of the medical examiner and evidence on the scene, Lux's death was ruled accidental and it was determined he died as a result of a dog mauling.

The incident is still under investigation by the Albertville Police Department.

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Tiger kills woman in Chandrapur, India - 27th such incident for the district in 2024

Mazhar Ali
Times of India
Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:30 UTC
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A 60-year-old woman was mauled to death by a tiger while she was working in her field near the forested area of Kavitpeth in the Virur forest range on Monday afternoon. This is the 29th fatality in wild animal attacks in Chandrapur district this year, with most incidents involving tigers.
According to forest officials, the attack occurred around 4.30pm. Vatsalabai and other farmers were reportedly warned by patrolling teams about recent tiger sightings in the area. While others chose to leave immediately, she allegedly continued working in her field. Within half an hour, the tiger attacked and killed her.

Forest department's personnel patrolling nearby rushed to the scene and confirmed the attack. By evening, camera traps were installed in the vicinity to monitor tiger movements, and patrolling was intensified to prevent further incidents.

"We had issued alerts to villagers about the tiger's presence and advised them to avoid working in the fields near the forest," said a forest official.

Comment: Also pertinent: 349 people killed in tiger attacks during past 5 years in India

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Stray dogs kill 6-year-old girl and 81-year-old woman in 2 separate attacks in India


Deccan Chronicle
Wed, 25 Dec 2024 13:23 UTC
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A six-year-old girl, Chandini Harijan, was tragically killed by a pack of stray dogs in Phupgaon village, Koraput district, while visiting her grandparents. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon as Chandini and her elder brother played in a nearby field.

At least five dogs attacked Chandini, dragging her away. Her brother tried to intervene but was overwhelmed and fled to seek help. Villagers rushed to the scene, finding Chandini severely injured. Despite efforts to save her, she was declared dead at Kumuli Medical Center.

This tragedy has left the village devastated and reignited concerns about stray dog attacks in Odisha. In November, an elderly woman in Balasore district was also killed by stray dogs.

Odisha has reported over 500,000 dog bite cases in the past two years, with 1.7 million stray dogs across the state. Authorities have been criticized for failing to address this growing menace, which has caused widespread fear and outrage among residents.

The state government is under increasing pressure to implement effective measures to control the stray dog population and prevent further tragedies.

Comment: In the state of Kerala on the same day according to the Hindustan Times:
An 81-year-old woman, who was bitten by a stray dog attack in Alappuzha district, Kerala, died on Tuesday, police said.

The deceased was identified as Karthiyayini, a resident of Thakazhi, who had come to visit her son's home in Arattupuzha.

"The elderly woman was attacked by a few stray dogs inside the compound of a home around 4 pm. The neighbours rushed the bleeding woman to the Vandanam Government Medical College but she was declared brought dead," a police officer said.

N Sajeevan, panchayat president, said Karthyayini was resting on a cot in the front yard of her son's home when the stray dogs reportedly jumped over a plastic fence and attacked her.

"It is not clear how many dogs were there, but she sustained several injuries. The area near the house is known for the presence of a large pack of dogs. The incident took place when no one was at home. Her son and daughter-in-law were outside. Neighbours who heard her cries for help rushed her to the government hospital, but she could not be saved," he said.

"This is the first time in the area where stray dogs have entered a compound and attacked someone. She might have had food in her hands thereby attracting the dogs," he said.

The remains will be handed over to the family following autopsy, police said.


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Dog attack kills 21-year-old woman in Augusta, Georgia


live5news.com
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:50 UTC
Two pit bull-type dogs being seized from a home on Ira Road after deadly dog mauling.
Two pit bull-type dogs being seized from a home on Ira Road after deadly dog mauling.
A woman was killed in a dog attack Wednesday in Augusta, according to deputies, and one person was arrested.

The victim was identified as Samara Rogers, 21, of Augusta.

Deputies said they arrested Charles David Blackwell, 55, of Augusta, on a charge of involuntary manslaughter.

At 10:29 a.m., the Richmond County Sheriff's Office responded to the 3500 block of Ira Road after a report of a dog attack.

The victim was walking on Ira Road when she was attacked, Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen said.

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Dead whale washes up on beach in Charlestown, Rhode Island

NICK RUSSO
WJAR.com
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:31 UTC
A dead minke whale on Quonnie Beach in Charlestown, Rhode Island. (WJAR)
© WJARA dead minke whale on Quonnie Beach in Charlestown, Rhode Island.
Scientists on Thursday conducted a necropsy on a dead minke whale washed ashore at Quonnie Beach in Charlestown, Rhode Island, following the discovery of two dead humpback whales on Cape Cod earlier this month.

A team from Mystic Aquarium conducted a necropsy on the 20-foot-long minke whale, which was first seen floating dead off Block Island on Sunday prior to washing up on the beach. The examination aims to uncover clues about the whale's cause of death. Scientists collected tissue samples and examined the whale for internal and external injuries.

"Necropsies are so important," said Sarah Callan, Animal Rescue Program Manager at Mystic Aquarium. "We can learn so much about what's going on directly in the environment and different threats these animals face."

There's speculation that offshore wind projects may be linked to the recent whale deaths. However, scientists have observed an unusually high number of deaths in minke, humpback, and endangered North Atlantic right whales since 2017, predating the commencement of offshore wind work.

"From our data that we've collected, we haven't seen any evidence that wind farms are affecting these animals, in terms of the cause of death for the strandings that we're seeing," Callan said.

Callan points out that entanglements in fishing gear and boat strikes are known human-related causes of whale deaths.
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