A woman is dead after an attack by her pit bull dogs.
The Wichita Police Department says 40-year-old Moeshae Thomas was attacked while trying to break up a dog fight at a home over the weekend. Thomas was taken to a hospital where she died from her injuries.
According to the agency, there were two pit bulls inside the home that were fighting, each of which was a family dog. Thomas attempted to break up the the dogs when she was attacked.
Both dogs were surrendered to Wichita Animal Services.
A 34-YEAR-OLD man, identified as Moyo Yishime, and three cattle died over the past weekend after being struck and killed by lightning.
This follows another incident in which a lightning strike claimed the lives of 14 cattle in the Keyenda Area, about 23 kilometres from Katima Mulilo, earlier in February.
According to the weekend crime bulletin, the most recent incident happened on Saturday, 22 February 2025, at about 17:00 at Kamuti village, Kavango West Region.
It is alleged that the deceased, Yishime, was struck by lightning while looking after cattle and died on the spot. It is further alleged that he was struck together with three cattle, which also died on the spot. His next of kin were informed. Police investigations continue.
The Conejos County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 57-year-old man whose body was discovered on Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the 5400 block of County Road 13 in Antonito.
At approximately 9:12 a.m. on Feb. 19, the Colorado State Patrol Dispatch received a call reporting a possible deceased individual in a ditch along County Road 13. The caller, who was going to an appointment, stated he noticed the body and immediately contacted the authorities.
Upon arrival at the scene, deputies located the body of a 57-year-old male. Lacerations from possible dog bites were observed on the victim's body. The victim has been identified by the Conejos County Coroner as Franklin Baca.
Investigators are exploring several possibilities surrounding the man's death, including the possibility of an animal attack. Two dogs are being considered as possible factors: a neighbor's pit bull and the victim's own dog, a Labrador mix.
An 11-month-old baby died yesterday in Fonollosa (Barcelona) after being attacked by a mastiff in his home, according to what was confirmed by the Mossos d'Esquadra, the Catalan police, who have opened an investigation into the incident.
The pet is said to have bitten the child around six in the afternoon under circumstances that are still unclear, causing fatal injuries.
The case recalls the tragic end of little Giulia Loffredo, mauled by the family pitbull in Acerra and found dead during the night between Saturday and Sunday. The judicial authority has opened an investigation into the incident, which has deeply shocked the town in the province of Barcellona, where the family of the little victim is well known.
It appears that the child was being cared for by his grandparents on their farm at the time of the attack, according to Regiò 7. The mayor of Fonollosa, Eloi Hernandez, reported that the entire community is in a state of shock, calling the incident "a real tragedy."
An Alabama man's lifeless body was discovered under his car surrounded by a pack of hogs that escaped from their enclosure, according to police.
Steven Kyle Satterfield, 51, was found dead with multiple injuries sustained from pigs he owned at his Piedmont home Monday afternoon, according to the Piedmont Police Department, the Calhoun Journal reported.
"The Piedmont Police Department extends our condolences to the friends and family of Mr. Satterfield," Police Chief Nathan Johnson told the outlet.
"At this time, we ask that people respect the process and refrain from spreading unconfirmed details. Until the autopsy is complete, no additional information is available."
More than 150 false killer whales are stranded on a beach in the state of Tasmania, with rescue teams now scrambling to save those still alive, Australian environment officials have said.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment said in a statement on Wednesday that marine experts are at the scene of the mass beaching near Arthur River on Tasmania's northwest coast, about 400km (250 miles) from the state capital, Hobart.
"They've been stranded now for, we estimate, 24 to 48 hours," said Brendon Clark, a liaison officer at the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service.
Speaking at a news conference, Clark said that of the 157 beached false killer whales, only 90 appeared to still be alive. Authorities have yet to determine if any of the whales can be re-floated, he added.
"To try to re-float the animals directly back into that surf would be challenging, and then, of course, that would also present some enormous safety risks for our staff and personnel," Clark said.
He explained that the inaccessibility of the beach, the ocean conditions and the challenges around getting specialist equipment to the remote beach were complicating the rescue response.
Amidst the mounting protests in Kerala over back-to-back deaths in wild animal attacks, one more youth was killed in a wild elephant attack in Wayanad on Tuesday night.
Balakrishnan alias Balan (27) from the tribal community of Attamala near Meppadi was found dead on Wednesday morning. It is suspected that he was trampled to death by a wild elephant on Tuesday night.
Congress-led United Democratic Front called for a dawn-to-dusk hartal in Wayanad on Thursday in protest against the back-to-back deaths. On Wednesday, agitated locals protested against the frequent deaths in wild animal attacks. Government authorities assured immediate assistance of Rs 5 lakh to pacify the protesters.
On Monday, three deaths in wild elephant attacks were reported in the state, including one in Wayanad.
A nine-month-old girl is dead after being mauled to death by her family's dog in their home in Acerra, in the province of Naples, late on Saturday, sources said on Sunday.
The infant's father told police that he found the girl in her bed in a pool of blood.
She was rushed to an emergency room but the doctors were unable to save her.
People are warned not to approach the animal due to the risk of explosion.
A dead sperm whale has been spotted off the island of Sylt. The carcass was towed by mussel fishermen to the port of Hörnum on Saturday and secured there, according to the Wadden Sea Protection Station.
The male animal, which is up to 16 meters long, has reportedly been dead for some time. Katharina Weinberg from the Wadden Sea Protection Station told dpa that it was not yet possible to say anything about the cause of death. The young animal is expected to be examined more closely by experts on Monday and then transported away. The media had previously reported.
The sanctuary warned against approaching the stinking carcass, even by boat. "Because of the decomposition gases, it is lying high in the water and has apparently already burst open on its back," it says. "Under the pressure of the gases, it could also explode in other places." In addition, according to the Wadden Sea Protection Station, carcasses generally pose a risk of infection.
Katy Stublen Petsnpals.co Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:19 UTC
Dog Bites Have Been Getting Worse for 15 Years and the Numbers Are Disturbing.
Dog attacks in the United States have reached alarming levels, with thousands of people suffering serious injuries every year. Over the past 15 years, fatal dog attacks and bite-related injuries have continued to rise, leaving victims with life-altering consequences. The financial burden of these incidents is staggering, and certain breeds are linked to a disproportionate number of attacks.
This ongoing crisis is affecting children, adults, and even entire communities. Some states consistently report higher numbers of attacks, and the cost of medical care, lawsuits, and insurance claims continues to climb. Understanding the full scope of this issue is essential for finding real solutions. These numbers tell a story that many people are not prepared to hear.
Comment: More on the increasing number of fatal and non-fatal but atypical attacks on humans by other species of the animal kingdom, can be found here.
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