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Rare oarfish returned to sea after stranding in County Clare, Ireland on April 28

Alekson Lacerda
The Irish Times
Fri, 01 May 2026 13:59 UTC
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A rare deep‑sea fish often linked to impending doom was saved after washing up on a Co Clare beach this week.

The oarfish, a long, ribbon‑like creature, was found on Tuesday evening on Fanore beach by a group of Brazilian visitors out enjoying the sunset.

Guilherme Dantas de Oliveira (24), who lives in Gort, Co Galway, said he and a friend were running on the empty beach and decided to put their feet in the water to check the temperature.

They looked into the water and "saw something shining very brightly" that appeared to be stuck, he said.

They first thought it might be a "piece of plastic", but on closer inspection realised it was a fish, some 2.5m in length and with "red parts" they had never seen before.

The friends feared it might be an electric eel and were reluctant to touch it. "We didn't know if it would shock us or not. It was kind of gelatinous. But we kept touching it and it was still alive, moving," de Oliveira said.
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Millions of dead shrimp and krill wash ashore in Oman, turning beach pink on April 22


Yahoo! News
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:34 UTC
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Enormous piles of dead red shrimp and krill washed ashore in Oman on April 22.

A beachgoer filmed the incident on the coast of Mirbat, which scientists say was likely caused by natural temperature and oxygen level changes in the ocean.

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Giant hailstones strike near Springfield, Missouri - smashing up cars and killing an emu at zoo

Jackie Flynn Mogensen
Scientific American
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:49 UTC
This is a huge hail stone that fell near Springfield, MO
This is a huge hail stone that fell near Springfield, MO
Hail pellets the size of softballs pelted the area near Springfield, Mo., on Tuesday, reportedly damaging cars, homes, and gas meters and even killing a 21-year-old emu at a local zoo.

Hail is basically made up of balls of frozen rain—during thunderstorms, as warm air carries rain droplets high up into the atmosphere, the rain freezes. As more water layers on top of a frozen droplet, it forms a hailstone. Some of the largest hailstones can fall as fast as 72 miles per hour, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

This week's hailstorm was "unusual" but "not unheard of" in the region at this time of year, says Alan Gerard, a former NOAA meteorologist and founder of the newsletter Balanced Weather.

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4-year-old killed in lion attack in Gujarat, India - 5th such attack in the state in 5 months


Ahmedabad Mirror
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:24 UTC
4-year-old killed in lion attack in Una; Animal captured after night-long operation
4-year-old killed in lion attack in Una; Animal captured after night-long operation
A four-year-old girl was killed in a lion attack near Damasa village in Una taluka on Monday evening. The incident has left residents upset, with many questioning the forest department's vigilance in the area.

According to locals, the child was sitting on the porch of her house when a lion suddenly entered the premises, picked her up, and ran towards nearby fields. Villagers raised an alarm and chased the animal, but the girl was later found dead a short distance away.

Forest officials reached the spot and launched a search operation during the night. The lion was eventually tranquilised and captured within a few hours.

The incident has once again highlighted the growing concern of human-wildlife conflict in the region, especially in areas where lion movement is frequently reported.

Comment: See also: Lioness kills five-year-old boy in Gujarat, India - 4th such incident in the state in 4 months

To provide some context the whole of the Indian lion population (which exists solely in the state of Gujarat) according to Wikipedia stands at just 891 individuals:
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The Indian population has steadily increased since 2010. In 2015, the 14th Asiatic Lion Census was conducted over an area of about 20,000 km2 (7,700 sq mi); the lion population was estimated at 523 individuals, and in 2017 at 650 individuals. In 2020 the population was 674 and by 2025 it had increased to 891.

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Illustrating the rare and atypical nature of this event for Asiatic lions, Wikipedia also mentions only 2 other recent killings - in 2012 and 2013:
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In July 2012, a lion dragged a man from the veranda of his house and killed him about 50 - 60 km (31 - 37 miles) from Gir Forest National Park. This was the second attack by a lion in this area, six months after a 25-year-old man was attacked and killed in Dhodada

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29-year-old homoeopathic doctor killed in bull attack in Rajasthan, India


etvbharat.com
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:23 UTC
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Young doctor succumbs to injuries in bull attack.
A case has emerged, where a 29-year-old homoeopathic doctor, who worked at an Ayurveda University, died after being attacked by a bull in Rajasthan's Jodhpur on Sunday night.

The incident occurred in the Karwad police station area, where the doctor was returning home after completing her duty around 8.15 pm on Sunday. Near Tunt Bari, a bull suddenly attacked the doctor riding her scooter, knocking her off. The bull's horn struck her head, which caused a serious injury.

She was rushed to MDM Hospital in critical condition. Due to excessive bleeding, she passed away late at night. Upon receiving the information, the police from the station arrived at the hospital.

The woman hailed from Hindaun and worked at the Ayurveda University on contract. The university and her family were informed about the incident. According to Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Banshilal, a post-mortem was done in the morning after the family arrived, and the body was handed over to them.

Horn Penetrated, Causing Bleeding

When the bull attacked, its horn pierced the doctor's head, resulting in heavy bleeding. Passersby informed the police and tried to provide her with first aid, but considering the situation, she was taken to the hospital, where she could not be saved.
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8-year-old boy mauled to death by stray dogs in Uttar Pradesh, India


Latestly.com
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:14 UTC
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An eight-year-old boy was killed after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur district, according to police on April 28. The incident occurred in the Fatehpur police station area and has renewed concerns over the growing threat posed by stray animals, particularly to children in semi-urban and rural regions, as reported by TOI. The victim, identified as an eight-year-old boy from Chaupur village, had gone to a nearby field on Monday evening when the attack took place. Reports indicate that the child was alone when a group of stray dogs suddenly attacked him.

The dogs inflicted severe injuries, and the child died at the scene before help could arrive. Police confirmed the incident on Tuesday, stating that it occurred within the jurisdiction of the Fatehpur police station in Saharanpur.

The incident has triggered anger and fear among local residents. Villagers have raised concerns about the increasing number of stray dogs in the area and their aggressive behaviour.

Residents said that complaints about the stray dog menace had been made earlier, but effective action was lacking. Following the child's death, locals have urged authorities to take immediate steps to prevent similar incidents.
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Man killed in wild boar attack in Nepal


english.nepalnews.com
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:29 UTC
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A person was killed in an attack from a wild boar at Lalbandi of Sarlahi.

The deceased has been identified as Prem Bahadur Thing (Dawa), 32, of Pidkhola of Lalbandi Municipality-15.

Severely injured in the attack on Sunday, Thing breathed his last on the way to hospital in Lalbandi, according District Police Office, Sarlahi's spokesperson Deputy Superintendent of Police, Saroj Rai.

The body has been taken to the Provincial Hospital Malangawa for post-mortem examinations.

Thing was attacked by the animal that had entered his maize field. He had been staying at the farm since the past few days to protect the crops from animals.
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Fatal dog attack on Molokai, Hawaii claims life of 69-year-old man

Cate Piper Labas
MSN
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:30 UTC
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A Kaunakakai man has died following a dog attack on Tuesday afternoon.

On April 14, around noon, officers were dispatched to a home on Hoomalu Drive regarding an unconscious man, the Maui Police Department said.

Upon arriving at the scene, the officers immediately initiated life-saving measures on a 69-year-old man who had sustained injuries from a dog attack. Fire and medical personnel were also on the scene with life-saving efforts.

Authorities stated that the dog was euthanized according to Hawaii Revised Statutes regarding dangerous dogs.

No signs of foul play were observed, but the investigation remains ongoing, MPD officials said.


Source: KHON Honolulu
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Third hiker dead as snakebite surge sweeps California with 70 "highly unusual" rattlesnake bites between January and March

Naomi Kaplan
New York Post
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:13 UTC
Rattlesnakes are the only native venomous snakes typically found in California
© APRattlesnakes are the only native venomous snakes typically found in California.
An "unusual" string of fatal snake bites has left three people dead in the US state of California in recent weeks, sparking concern among experts over a deadly spike in attacks.

The latest victim, a 78-year-old woman, died after being struck three times while walking on a rural property in Redwood Valley earlier this month.

Relatives rushed her to the hospital, but local authorities told Sky News that her health rapidly deteriorated and she passed away two days later.

Officers said her cause of death was due to "snake envenomation from snake bites", and a blood complication likely caused by the poison.

The tragedy follows the "rare" deaths of two other hikers in the region.

While around 8000 people are bitten by venomous snakes across the US every year, the country's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that typically only five people die annually.
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US millionaire big-game hunter dies after being crushed by elephants

Marina Dunbar
Independent (UK)
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:51 UTC
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An American millionaire big-game hunter has died after being crushed by a group of elephants during a hunting expedition in Gabon.

Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner, was hunting yellow-backed duiker, an antelope species, in the central African country of Gabon when the incident occurred last Friday. While in the Lope-Okanda rainforest, he and his guide unexpectedly came across five female elephants accompanied by a calf.

Originally from Lodi, California, Dosio had built an extensive collection of hunting trophies over the years, including animals such as elephants and lions. He was reportedly a familiar name within the Sacramento Safari Club.

According to the Daily Mail, safari operator Collect Africa confirmed the death of its client. The company also reported that the professional hunter guiding Dosio sustained serious injuries during the encounter.
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