https://www.sott.net/topic/4-Animals Signs of the Times: The World for People who Think. Featuring independent, unbiased, alternative news and commentary on world events. en-us Original content Copyright 2026 by Signs of the Times/Sott.net. For other content, see our Fair Use Policy at www.sott.net. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:20:51 +0000 https://www.sott.net/images/sottlogo_rss.jpg SOTT.net https://www.sott.net https://www.sott.net/article/507646-Orca-attack-sinks-yacht-off-coast-in-north-west-Spain-4-attacks-on-boats-on-the-same-day-in-same-area Another yacht has been crippled by orcas in a new attack off Spain's north-west coast. On Thursday the mammals sank a boat,left another adrift after attacking its rudder and caused damage to two others. On Friday a pod of the killer whales left another sailing vessel inoperative by ramming it off the same coast of A Coruña in Galicia. This time they targeted a 14-metre Swedish-flagged vessel called Vai whose two occupants had to send a Mayday after their rudder was smashed. The alarm was raised following the latest incident just after 1.15pm on Friday when the boat was around 20 kilometres to the northwest of Punta Candelaria, a lighthouse near the fishing town of Celeiro. https://www.sott.net/article/507646-Orca-attack-sinks-yacht-off-coast-in-north-west-Spain-4-attacks-on-boats-on-the-same-day-in-same-area Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:15:01 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507574-Lightning-strike-kills-2-children-and-9-goats-while-another-bolt-kills-25-buffalo-in-Madhya-Pradesh-India Two tribal boys were killed and 26 animals died after lightning struck during heavy rain in a forested area of Shivpuri district on Thursday afternoon, officials said. The incident took place in Vijaypura village under the Rannod police station limits when the children had gone to graze goats. According to officials, Dashrath (14) and his relative Abhishek (10) took shelter under a tree after it began raining. Lightning struck the tree, killing both on the spot. Nine goats belonging to Dashrath's family also died in the strike. In a separate but nearby incident, 17 buffaloes grazing in the forest were also killed after being struck by lightning. Officials began assessing the livestock losses to facilitate compensation under government norms. https://www.sott.net/article/507574-Lightning-strike-kills-2-children-and-9-goats-while-another-bolt-kills-25-buffalo-in-Madhya-Pradesh-India Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:38:32 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507558-New-evidence-reveals-a-25000-year-old-center-of-magic-healing-and-ritual-in-Australia For at least 25,000 years, people entered Cloggs Cave carrying plants. They did not appear to bring the grasses solely for food, warmth or ordinary domestic work. Instead, new microscopic evidence suggests that whole plants were deliberately gathered, transported into the secluded cave and burned in repeated, low-temperature fires — activities that strengthen the interpretation of Cloggs Cave as a place reserved for ritual specialists, healing practices and spiritual power. Located in GunaiKurnai Country in southeastern Australia, Cloggs Cave preserves one of the continent's longest archaeological records of relationships between people and plants. A new study published in Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology examined phytoliths — microscopic silica structures formed inside plants — preserved in deposits spanning approximately 25,000 years. The results point toward something far more complex than a shelter where people simply cooked, slept or sought protection from the weather. https://www.sott.net/article/507558-New-evidence-reveals-a-25000-year-old-center-of-magic-healing-and-ritual-in-Australia Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:34:02 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507526-Man-killed-by-pack-of-dogs-on-trail-in-Henning-Tennessee The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office says a man died after being attacked by a pack of dogs early Monday morning in Henning, Tennessee. Deputies say the man was walking on a trail at the old Palmer Turner School in Henning at around 7 a.m. when he was mauled by several stray dogs. At approximately 7:12 a.m., deputies with the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of 655 S. Church Street in Henning after receiving a report of a deceased individual. Based on the preliminary investigation, investigators observed injuries believed to be consistent with an animal attack. Detectives said surveillance video from the area appears to show a dog running in the direction of the victim shortly before he was discovered. https://www.sott.net/article/507526-Man-killed-by-pack-of-dogs-on-trail-in-Henning-Tennessee Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:11:18 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507517-Ancient-Romes-strange-hair-law-Long-locks-out-bald-heads-in In late antique Rome, a bad hair day could become a legal matter. In AD 416, emperors Honorius and Theodosius II prohibited long hair inside Rome and its surrounding districts — at roughly the same time that an influential philosopher was portraying bald men as healthier, wiser, and altogether more trustworthy. The unusual connection between Roman hairstyle laws and the ancient Eulogy of Baldness is examined by historian Javier Arce in a study published in the journal Pyrenae. His research suggests that Rome's long-hair ban was not simply an eccentric attempt to regulate personal grooming. It formed part of a wider struggle over status, public order and the growing popularity of fashions associated with peoples the Romans called "barbarians." Rome's 1,600-year-old long hair ban The law was issued on December 12, AD 416, from Ravenna, where Emperor Honorius was then based. It ordered that no one be permitted to wear "longer locks" within the sacred city of Rome. Long hair was not... https://www.sott.net/article/507517-Ancient-Romes-strange-hair-law-Long-locks-out-bald-heads-in Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:25:19 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507511-Leopard-enters-liquor-shop-attacks-3-in-Rajasthan-India A leopard entered a liquor shop in Todaraisingh town of Rajasthan's Tonk district on Sunday morning and attacked three people. The salesman eventually managed to lock the leopard inside the shop. A forest team from Jaipur reached the spot and rescued the animal after a five-hour operation. According to officials, at around 8:45 am, Van Mitra (forest volunteer) Rakesh was informed by local residents that a leopard had been spotted hiding in bushes in Todaraisingh town. When Rakesh went near the bushes, the leopard attacked him. It then moved about 400 metres away towards a nearby liquor shop. Salesman somehow saved his life The leopard first attacked Fateh Lal Koli (40), who was sitting outside the liquor shop. It then ran inside the outlet and attacked salesman Sanjay Gurjar (25). Sanjay somehow managed to save himself and succeeded in locking the leopard inside the shop. A rescue team from Jaipur reached the location at around 2 pm and safely rescued the leopard. Following the... https://www.sott.net/article/507511-Leopard-enters-liquor-shop-attacks-3-in-Rajasthan-India Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:14:34 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507483-Underwater-oxygen-loss-threatens-Earths-stability-researchers-warn Scripps-led review calls for aquatic deoxygenation to be recognized as a critical planetary process under threat. A new review paper led by scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography warns that the rapid loss of oxygen from the ocean and other aquatic ecosystems is pushing Earth toward an "unsafe space," with consequences that could be irreversible on human timescales. The study reviews the widespread interactions between aquatic deoxygenation — the decline of dissolved oxygen in the ocean (ocean deoxygenation), coastal waters, rivers, lakes and streams — and the nine processes outlined by the Planetary Boundaries framework. First introduced in 2009, the framework identifies critical Earth system processes and the ways human activities are pushing them beyond the conditions needed to keep the planet stable and resilient. The nine planetary boundaries are climate change, ocean acidification, biodiversity loss, atmospheric aerosol loading, stratospheric ozone... https://www.sott.net/article/507483-Underwater-oxygen-loss-threatens-Earths-stability-researchers-warn Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:45:51 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507479-Regina-couple-killed-in-bear-attack-at-McTavish-Lake-Saskatchewan-Canada Family members are mourning the loss of Regina residents Jay and Deb MacDonald, saying the couple died in a bear attack at McTavish Lake on Wednesday. Deb MacDonald's brother, Donjames LeBlanc, said he had visited with Deb at his home just before the couple left for a trip to the cabin. "They were going to go up and do a little fishing and so on," LeBlanc said. The couple flew into McTavish Lake to stay at their cabin, which they also leased out, he said. "They didn't respond to calls that we forwarded to them, so [the family] contacted the police." The couple had previously talked about the numerous black bears in the area, he said. McTavish Lake is a fly-in lake approximately 90 kilometres north of La Ronge as the crow flies. https://www.sott.net/article/507479-Regina-couple-killed-in-bear-attack-at-McTavish-Lake-Saskatchewan-Canada Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:13:47 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507478-Animal-rescue-worker-reportedly-killed-in-dog-attack-in-Manitoba-Canada Police are investigating after a woman died on the Sandy Bay First Nation, reportedly after being attacked by dogs. The woman was identified by family as 37-year-old Amanda Nobiss. "It's just disbelief," said Sherri Nobiss, her mother, in a phone call. Her family is devastated by the loss. "You just want to know what has happened." She said Amanda was a dedicated animal advocate who was volunteering with K9 Advocacy Manitoba in the community at the time. Amanda, who was from Winnipeg, is pictured with a dog in almost all of her photos on social media. "She was just a very caring and kind person who obviously had a great love and passion for animals, but also for the people she connected with and interacted with." She said her daughter regularly spent time on First Nations to help with dogs. "It was a passion of hers," she said. "Trying to help the community and the connect with the people who live in the community to help with the dog population." https://www.sott.net/article/507478-Animal-rescue-worker-reportedly-killed-in-dog-attack-in-Manitoba-Canada Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:05:08 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507475-Lightning-kills-nearly-100-black-nosed-sheep-on-a-Swiss-alp A bolt of lightning killed 97 blacknose sheep on an alp in the Swiss canton of Valais on Thursday night. Around 80 animals survived the lightning strike during a night-time thunderstorm on the Eggerhorn alp in the Binntal valley. One of the sheep farmers affected confirmed a report by the Valais-based online portal pomona.ch. He also confirmed that during the course of Friday, nearly 100 animal carcasses had been airlifted by helicopter from the site of the lightning strike. Sheep farmer Kilian Schnydrig said the sheep had all been kept in the same place to protect them from large predators. Just a few years ago, keeping them together overnight in this way would not have been necessary. According to pomona.ch, the animals were in a night pen when the lightning struck. https://www.sott.net/article/507475-Lightning-kills-nearly-100-black-nosed-sheep-on-a-Swiss-alp Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:31:58 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507448-Thousands-of-giant-lions-mane-jellyfish-sightings-trigger-public-safety-alerts-for-New-England-beachgoers Officials across New England are warning residents about a sea creature that can pose a serious threat to beachgoers. Large numbers of massive lion's mane jellyfish have been spotted along the coast, including areas such as Nantucket and Cape Cod. Many residents have taken to social media to voice their concerns. One user wrote in a local Massachusetts beach community group, "Just washed up ashore here on the beach by the Parrot, the biggest lion's mane jellyfish I've ever seen at the beach. If you run into this one, you're in a world of hurt." Another user posted, "Spent a quiet birthday weekend down the Cape hitting beaches, watching seals, and encountering a Lion's Mane jellyfish that genuinely looked like a crime scene." https://www.sott.net/article/507448-Thousands-of-giant-lions-mane-jellyfish-sightings-trigger-public-safety-alerts-for-New-England-beachgoers Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:26:40 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507429-Wild-boar-attacks-4-people-in-the-city-of-Toyota-Japan "I thought it was a dog, but it was a wild boar!" Relentless attack...attacks four men one after another On the morning of the 13th, a wild boar suddenly appeared in the city and attacked four men one after another. Experts are surprised, as it is rare for a wild boar to attack people. One boar was running at incredible speed, chasing and attacking men who were frantically trying to escape. The boar appeared at a school lunch company in Tsuchibashi-cho, Toyota City. According to the police, the attack occurred around 5:30 AM on the 13th, when an employee carrying ingredients was attacked. https://www.sott.net/article/507429-Wild-boar-attacks-4-people-in-the-city-of-Toyota-Japan Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:45:13 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507414-Lightning-strike-kills-60-sheep-a-dog-and-buffalo-in-Jammu-Kashmir-India A lightning strike in the early hours of Tuesday killed dozens of livestock and injured three members of a family in the Dhoke Kalkhata area of Ranjati in Surankote, Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said. Officials said the incident occurred in the higher reaches of Dhandidhara, where lightning struck an animal shed belonging to Shoket Hussain, son of Murad Baksh and a resident of Dhandidhara, presently residing at Dhoke Kalkhata, Ranjati. The lightning strike killed 60 sheep, one buffalo and one dog on the spot, causing heavy losses to the family. Three family members also sustained injuries and were administered first aid by the Indian Army. No human fatalities were reported in the incident. The administration has been informed, and an assessment of the damage is underway. (GNS) https://www.sott.net/article/507414-Lightning-strike-kills-60-sheep-a-dog-and-buffalo-in-Jammu-Kashmir-India Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:50:58 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507394-Man-dies-after-being-attacked-by-his-dog-in-New-South-Wales-Australia A man has died after he was attacked by his dog on his property in north-west NSW. Emergency services responded to reports of a dog attack at a property on Timor Road in Coonabaraban at about 10am on Sunday. Orana Mid Western Police District officers arrived and found a 55-year-old man suffering from serious injuries. He was assessed by paramedics but died at the scene. Police said the dog was euthanased by officers at the property. A report will be prepared for the coroner. https://www.sott.net/article/507394-Man-dies-after-being-attacked-by-his-dog-in-New-South-Wales-Australia Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:57:39 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507379-Tourist-injured-after-bison-tosses-him-8-feet-into-the-air-at-Yellowstone-Park-Wyoming A tourist was seriously injured after a bull bison charged at him and tossed him about eight feet into the air at Yellowstone National Park in the US on Friday evening. The incident took place at the Bridge Bay Campground, located south of Fishing Bridge, where the animal had reportedly been behaving aggressively and charging at both people and vehicles. The man was walking with his young grandson when the attack unfolded. According to Mike MacLeod, a professional photographer from Bozeman, Montana, the pair had been keeping a safe distance, around 100 yards, from the bison. MacLeod, who witnessed the incident, said the animal had already charged at a group of children who were taking photographs. The children managed to move out of its path, while campers began warning others as the bison ran through the area. The animal later stopped to roll in a patch of dirt, a common behaviour among bison, and appeared to calm down. Believing the danger had passed, the grandfather and grandson... https://www.sott.net/article/507379-Tourist-injured-after-bison-tosses-him-8-feet-into-the-air-at-Yellowstone-Park-Wyoming Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:10:52 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507358-12-year-old-mauled-to-death-by-lion-in-Gujarat-India-10th-such-fatality-in-the-state-in-8-months A 12-year-old boy was attacked and killed by an Asiatic lion near the foothills of the revered Girnar shrine in Junagadh district in the early hours of Saturday, marking the sixth such attack in the past 25 days. The incident, which unfolded on one of Gujarat's popular pilgrimage routes has caused widespread panic among devotees. It has also triggered intense criticism over the lack of security measures and lighting along the pathway. The victim, identified as a resident of Modaj village in Mehmedabad taluka of Kheda district, had arrived in Girnar with his family for darshan when the horrifying attack unfolded just after they began climbing the famous staircase leading to the hill shrine. The victim's uncle, Chauhan Anil Kumar, recounted the sequence of events. "We had started climbing Girnar early in the morning with our family. After crossing nearly 50 steps inside the entrance gate, a lion suddenly emerged from the darkness and attacked my nephew from behind. Before anyone... https://www.sott.net/article/507358-12-year-old-mauled-to-death-by-lion-in-Gujarat-India-10th-such-fatality-in-the-state-in-8-months Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:00:59 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507332-Youth-killed-in-lion-attack-in-Gujarat-India-9th-such-attack-in-the-state-in-8-months A 21-year-old man was killed in a lion attack in Gujarat's Amreli district on July 8 after a group allegedly engaged in illegal lion watching entered a forest area near the boundary of Antalya Revenue area and the Luwaria Reserve Forest in Liliya taluka. The victim, identified as Sohil Memon, died in the attack, prompting the Forest Department to launch a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The attack occurred between 7.30 and 8 pm. Senior forest officials, including Shetrunji Division Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) Chirag Amin, rushed to the Liliya Range Office and initiated rescue, investigation and legal proceedings. According to DCF Chirag Amin, preliminary findings suggest a lion and a lioness were in their mating period when the group allegedly entered the area for illegal lion watching. Officials suspect the animals were disturbed or provoked, following which the male lion turned aggressive and attacked Sohil Memon. https://www.sott.net/article/507332-Youth-killed-in-lion-attack-in-Gujarat-India-9th-such-attack-in-the-state-in-8-months Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:32:44 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507331-Four-year-old-girl-dies-after-dog-attack-in-eastern-Germany A four-year-old girl died after being bitten multiple times by a dog in eastern Germany on Wednesday, police said. According to a police spokeswoman, the dog was known to the family. The attack occurred in the town of Drosa in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. Emergency responders were unable to save the child and could only confirm her death at the scene, police said. Crisis counsellors were providing support to the girl's mother, while police officers involved in the response were also receiving psychological support, authorities said. Police did not immediately provide further details, including how the attack occurred. The animal was taken to a shelter following the incident, they said. The public prosecutor's office has launched an investigation. DPA https://www.sott.net/article/507331-Four-year-old-girl-dies-after-dog-attack-in-eastern-Germany Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:15:02 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507330-Wolves-attack-residents-in-Armenia-including-two-year-old-child A two-year-old child was playing in the yard when he was attacked by a wolf. Wolf attacks on people have occurred in various areas of Goris. Wolves attacked people in various areas of Goris, injuring six people. In an interview with Armenian News,NEWS.am reported that Lusine Avetyan, head of the Karahunj village in the Goris community, said a 2-year-old child, who was playing in the yard of a house and was attacked by a wolf, was also injured. "Another incident occurred on the road leading to Kapan: a man of about 60 years old was taking his cattle into the garden, turned his back, and a wolf attacked him. His son immediately took him to the hospital. This was the only incident in our village, but I've heard of wolf attacks in various parts of Goris," Avetyan noted. The village's administrative head reported that all the injured were taken to hospital. (Translated by Google) https://www.sott.net/article/507330-Wolves-attack-residents-in-Armenia-including-two-year-old-child Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:10:46 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507324-86-year-old-woman-dies-after-being-attacked-by-family-dog-in-Moore-Oklahoma An 86-year-old woman died after being attacked by a family dog she was briefly caring for at a home in Moore. According to the Moore Police Department, officers responded at around 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, to reports of a dog attack with injuries in the area of NE 27th Street and Highland Drive. Upon arrival, they found the woman with severe injuries and immediately began life-saving measures, including applying tourniquets to control the bleeding until paramedics arrived. She was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition, where she later died. The woman's family said she was temporarily caring for the dog on behalf of a family member when the attack occurred. The dog was removed from the home by Moore Animal Control, where it is currently being confined. The identity of the woman has not been released. https://www.sott.net/article/507324-86-year-old-woman-dies-after-being-attacked-by-family-dog-in-Moore-Oklahoma Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:09:53 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507308-14-years-and-17-km-Elephant-in-Nepal-finds-same-family-it-attacked-in-2012-kills-2-more-members In a strange incident, an elephant killed two people 14 years after killing two other members of the same family. The shocking part is that the family had relocated 17 kilometres away, and the beast still managed to find them. According to a report by Kathmandu Post, Dhurbe trampled Shanichara Bote's father and mother, Budhiram and Jharali, on Dec 16, 2012, near the Chitwan National Park. The danger posed by the rogue elephant forced the family to shift to Jagatpur after crossing two rivers. However, the animal found its way to their new home on Saturday (July 4), broke in and killed Bote's 25-year-old daughter-in-law and four-year-old grandson. Chitwan National Park is the country's first protected area, and Dhurbe's violent antics in the region were known to the officials since it first killed a human in 2010. Yet, they failed to take relevant action to protect those living in the vicinity. The elephant has killed 25 people since then, including four from Bote's family alone. He... https://www.sott.net/article/507308-14-years-and-17-km-Elephant-in-Nepal-finds-same-family-it-attacked-in-2012-kills-2-more-members Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:24:27 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507274-Lioness-attacks-cattle-keeper-outside-home-in-Gujarat-India A cattle keeper was seriously injured after a lioness attacked him outside his house in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district on Monday morning. The victim, identified as Kalu Parmar, was attacked at around 8 am outside his residence on the outskirts of Garajiya village in Palitana taluka. According to local accounts, the lioness suddenly emerged, grabbed his hand in its jaws and later bit his leg, knocking him to the ground. The attack triggered panic in the village as residents watched the struggle unfold. Videos of the incident, filmed by villagers on mobile phones, have since gone viral on social media, drawing renewed concern over the increasing movement of Asiatic lions into human settlements. As the lioness held on to Kalu Parmar, residents rushed to help, shouting and pelting stones in an attempt to drive the animal away. Despite suffering severe injuries and heavy bleeding, Parmar continued to struggle to free himself from the lioness's grip during the attack. https://www.sott.net/article/507274-Lioness-attacks-cattle-keeper-outside-home-in-Gujarat-India Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:12:03 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507246-Woman-killed-in-brutal-dog-attack-in-Durban-South-Africa An inquest docket has been opened after a 28-year-old woman died after she was viciously attacked by a group of dogs while walking in Durban South. It's understood she was mauled by three canines in Woodlands on Thursday night. Police say the woman was found lying on the side of the road at the corner of Atherstone Place and Norwich Crescent. The victim later succumbed to her injuries. https://www.sott.net/article/507246-Woman-killed-in-brutal-dog-attack-in-Durban-South-Africa Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:52:49 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507228-11-year-old-boy-dies-of-rabies-in-Canada-after-waking-to-find-bat-on-his-face-in-the-middle-of-the-night-in-2024 An 11-year-old boy in Ontario has died of rabies after he awoke in the middle of the night to find a bat on his face, medical experts reported. The family was staying at a cottage in northern Ontario in 2024 when their 11-year-old son awoke in the middle of the night with a bat on his nose and mouth, according to a report published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The boy, who was not identified, immediately swatted the bat away, the report said. His father caught it in a cooking pot and took it outside. The child had no visible bite marks or scratches, and his parents were not under the impression the bat had caused any injury, according to the report. The family did not seek immediate medical care, even though health officials recommend that anyone who has direct contact with a bat be evaluated for possible rabies exposure because even small bites often go unnoticed, the report said. https://www.sott.net/article/507228-11-year-old-boy-dies-of-rabies-in-Canada-after-waking-to-find-bat-on-his-face-in-the-middle-of-the-night-in-2024 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:10:28 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507226-South-Carolina-boy-5-killed-in-horrific-double-dog-attack-Little-warrior A 5-year-old South Carolina boy described by family as "vibrant and full-of-life" was mauled to death by two large-breed dogs while at the home of a caregiver, the county sheriff's department confirmed. JayCeon Gates was attacked by a bull mastiff and a pit bull terrier just before 7:30 a.m. on Saturday in Ladson, about 20 miles northwest of his hometown of Charleston, and was injured along with an unidentified adult. The child was rushed to the hospital but pronounced dead at 9:15 a.m. "Both dogs were seized and are in custody pursuant to a search warrant on the date of the incident," a Dorchester County Sheriff's Office spokesman told The Post, who said although both dogs were involved in the fatal attack, it was still under investigation, in part to determine which dog was the "primary aggressor." As for the fate of the animals, the spokesman declined to speculate, saying that decision was in the hands of animal control. https://www.sott.net/article/507226-South-Carolina-boy-5-killed-in-horrific-double-dog-attack-Little-warrior Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:47:14 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507180-Suspected-bear-attack-under-investigation-in-Japan-amid-alarming-streak-of-fatal-incidents-5-in-3-months Japanese police are investigating another suspected fatal bear attack, a local official told AFP on Tuesday, as the number of such deaths remains unusually high. Bear attacks have been on the rise in Japan in recent years, something scientists attribute to a spike in the animals' population and a declining number of people in rural areas. On Monday, authorities in northern Aomori prefecture said a man found dead on a mountain may have been attacked by a bear. "Police are still investigating the cause" of the man's death, but bear bite marks were found on his body, a local official told AFP on Tuesday, not giving his name in line with common practice in Japan. https://www.sott.net/article/507180-Suspected-bear-attack-under-investigation-in-Japan-amid-alarming-streak-of-fatal-incidents-5-in-3-months Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:53:17 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507160-Woman-killed-by-alligator-while-swimming-in-Florida-river-3rd-attack-in-the-state-in-a-week A 31-year-old woman was killed by an alligator while swimming in a river in Florida, officials said. The victim, her boyfriend and her best friend were hiking on Sunday when they stopped to swim in the Econlockhatchee River in Seminole County, just north of Orlando, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. They were in about 3 feet of water when an alligator bit the victim on both arms, FWC spokesperson Chad Weber said. "The boyfriend was the one that made the [911] phone call. He was trying to get her from the alligator's mouth," Weber said at a news conference Monday. The woman died on the way to the hospital, Weber said. https://www.sott.net/article/507160-Woman-killed-by-alligator-while-swimming-in-Florida-river-3rd-attack-in-the-state-in-a-week Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:51:58 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507127-12-snakebite-cases-reported-in-24-hours-in-Nepal-with-one-fatality-reported A person died and 13 others were injured in various incidents of snakebites that occurred over the past 24 hours. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), 25 incidents were recorded during this period, 12 of which were snakebite cases. Authority Spokesperson Shanti Mahat said a snake of an unidentified species bit a child to death in Bara district. The incident happened while the child was playing. Snakebite cases have been reported from Sankhuwasabha, Bara, Nawalparasi East, Kapilvastu, Kailali and Kanchanpur districts. Likewise, one person was injured in a landslide in Bajhang, another in an animal attack in Dolakha, and one more in a fire in Kaski. The total estimated economic losses from these incidents stood at Rs 277,000. https://www.sott.net/article/507127-12-snakebite-cases-reported-in-24-hours-in-Nepal-with-one-fatality-reported Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:39:11 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507126-Deadly-crocodile-attack-in-Puerto-Vallarta-Mexico A San Clemente couple on vacation in Puerto Vallarta witnessed a man get attacked and killed by a crocodile near their hotel Friday night. The incident happened at Marina Vallarta Beach near the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa at around 6:30 p.m., according to Jalisco state police. The man was only identified as a 28-year-old from Mexico who was in Puerto Vallarta for work. Jamie Yetter, her fiance Chris Bury and her teenage daughter were staying at the hotel. The three were at the hotel pool when they heard screams coming from the beach. "We thought we saw a guy stuck in a rip current, so Chris took off down to the water, and I ran right after him," Yetter told NBC Los Angeles. Bury said he got into a kayak, paddleless, in a fast attempt to get to the man and help him. https://www.sott.net/article/507126-Deadly-crocodile-attack-in-Puerto-Vallarta-Mexico Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:33:16 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507073-Lioness-kills-five-year-old-boy-in-Gujarat-India-8th-such-attack-in-the-state-in-7-months A five-year-old boy was mauled to death by a lioness in Gujarat's Amreli district, a forest official said on Thursday. The incident occurred in Chaturi village of Khambha Taluka when the animal attacked the child while he was walking near the village with his father. A lioness suddenly appeared, attacked them and dragged the boy away, sparking panic across the area. Upon information, Khambha Forest Department personnel arrived at the scene and launched a rescue operation for the child. Late at night, the Forest Department team intensified the search operation and combed the surrounding areas. After an extensive search, the child's body was found around one kilometre away from the scene. A lioness suspected of involvement in the incident has been captured. Although villagers breathed a sigh of relief after the lioness was caught, an atmosphere of fear persists in the area. Assistant conservator of forests, Kapil Kumar Bhatia, said "Two wild animals were present near the scene. One... https://www.sott.net/article/507073-Lioness-kills-five-year-old-boy-in-Gujarat-India-8th-such-attack-in-the-state-in-7-months Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:39:27 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507053-Black-bear-attacks-hiker-then-stalks-her-for-30-minutes-in-Apex-Park-Colorado A black bear attacked and subsequently stalked a Colorado hiker in Apex Park, a wilderness area in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, on Sunday, June 21. The incident marks the state's first reported bear attack of the season, and wildlife experts warn that it reflects unusual behavior in a year with high bear activity. "This encounter lasted a really long time," Kara Van Hoose, public information officer with responding agency Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), told Outside. "It was about 30 minutes. Normally, bear conflicts don't last that long." "It's a red flag," she added. According to Van Hoose, the hiker, whose name and age have not been released, suffered minor injuries. The woman was hiking alone on the Enchanted Forest Trail when she encountered a black bear that ripped off her backpack and scratched her leg. The woman tried to scare the bear off by shouting and throwing sticks and rocks. Still, the animal followed her down the trail for more than half an hour. After... https://www.sott.net/article/507053-Black-bear-attacks-hiker-then-stalks-her-for-30-minutes-in-Apex-Park-Colorado Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:58:21 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507011-Campers-wake-to-screams-as-jackals-attack-11-on-Sea-of-Galilee-beach-in-Israel A family camping near the Sea of Galilee in Israel experienced a frightening ordeal when a child's screams alerted others to a jackal attack during the night. Eleven people were bitten or injured, and officials said they were concerned that at least one of the animals involved may have been infected with rabies. What happened? According to The Times of Israel, three of the victims were minors, including a 12-year-old who was bitten on the face. While the injuries were not considered severe, one of the jackals displayed strange behavior, raising concerns that the animal may have had rabies. "We were all sleeping in the tent; it was night. Suddenly, while we were asleep, my daughter Alice screamed: 'It hurts! It hurts!' She was really screaming. I quickly turned on the light, and her whole face was covered in blood. I was terribly scared," Yelena, the mother of the child who was bitten, told the Times. https://www.sott.net/article/507011-Campers-wake-to-screams-as-jackals-attack-11-on-Sea-of-Galilee-beach-in-Israel Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:01:58 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/507009-Lightning-strike-kills-over-300-sheep-in-Kyrgyzstan A lightning strike killed more than 300 sheep in the mountainous area of Jalal-Abad region in a single herd of about 1,000 animals, Turmush reported. According to local shepherds, the incident occurred on June 18 at the Sary-Kyr summer pasture (jailoo) in the Urumbash area of Suzak district. The shepherds said the flock was struck by lightning while grazing in the mountains, resulting in the immediate death of over 300 sheep based on preliminary estimates. https://www.sott.net/article/507009-Lightning-strike-kills-over-300-sheep-in-Kyrgyzstan Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:22:20 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506928-Child-mauled-by-pack-of-7-stray-dogs-in-Uttar-Pradesh-India-shocking-CCTV-video-sparks-outrage A disturbing CCTV video from Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district has gone viral after showing a young child being attacked by a group of stray dogs while walking through a narrow street. The incident, reported from the Mughalshah area of Najibabad, has sparked fresh concern over the growing stray dog problem in many parts of India. The video shows the child walking alone when one stray dog comes close to him. Within seconds, six or seven more dogs rush towards the child and surround him. The pack then attacks him, leaving him helpless in the middle of the road. https://www.sott.net/article/506928-Child-mauled-by-pack-of-7-stray-dogs-in-Uttar-Pradesh-India-shocking-CCTV-video-sparks-outrage Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:25:51 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506927-Worker-killed-in-rare-lion-attack-in-Gujarat-India-7th-such-attack-in-the-state-in-7-months A migrant worker was killed in a rare and brutal lion attack near Kovaya village in Rajula taluka of Amreli district in Gujarat. The incident, which unfolded in the heart of a region known for its thriving Asiatic lion population, has sparked fear among residents and prompted an extensive intervention by the Forest Department. The victim was identified as Prakash Chandra, a native of Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand, who had been working at a local hotel-restaurant and staying in accommodation located on the outskirts of the village. According to preliminary information, Prakash left the hotel premises late at night, reportedly intending to begin his journey home. Officials believe the lion was concealed in darkness near a tented area on the village outskirts when it came across the unsuspecting worker. Within moments, the big cat launched a fatal attack and dragged the victim deep into nearby bushes. By the time local residents discovered the scene the following morning, only partial... https://www.sott.net/article/506927-Worker-killed-in-rare-lion-attack-in-Gujarat-India-7th-such-attack-in-the-state-in-7-months Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:17:20 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506926-Officials-reviewing-how-deadly-dog-attack-on-2-year-old-girl-happened-in-Rocky-Mount-North-Carolina Authorities are looking for answers after a 2-year-old girl died Monday afternoon after being attacked by two dogs inside a home in the Happy Hill community, according to Rocky Mount police. Officers said they were called to the home on Star Street around 1:30 p.m. Family friends and neighbors identified the child as Raelynn, a toddler who they frequently saw in the home where her grandparents lived. A neighbor told ABC11 that they saw the child being carried out of the house as loved ones attempted CPR. The neighbor said the toddler suffered severe injuries, including open wounds to her legs, head, and ear. Police said the dogs involved were two mixed-breed pit bulls belonging to the family. The family has since surrendered the animals to Animal Services. https://www.sott.net/article/506926-Officials-reviewing-how-deadly-dog-attack-on-2-year-old-girl-happened-in-Rocky-Mount-North-Carolina Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:37:56 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506865-Child-killed-in-lioness-attack-in-Gujarat-India-6th-such-attack-in-the-state-in-7-months A seven-year-old boy was killed in a lioness attack near Ghantiyan village in Bagasara taluka. The victim, Nanu Ram Dinesh Mankar, belonged to a family from Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh who had been coming to Amreli for around 15 years during the farming season to work as agricultural labourers. The incident also sparked anger among local residents, who staged a protest against the forest department. According to forest officials, the incident took place around 8 pm on Thursday when the child stepped out to relieve himself and was reportedly attacked by a sub-adult lioness, estimated to be three to four years old, which was roaming in the area. The animal dragged the boy nearly a kilometre into a nearby reserved forest. Assistant Conservator of Forest (Social Forestry) Rajan Jadav said forest personnel immediately rushed to the spot and launched a search operation after receiving information about the attack. The child's body was recovered at around 9 pm. By then, hundreds of... https://www.sott.net/article/506865-Child-killed-in-lioness-attack-in-Gujarat-India-6th-such-attack-in-the-state-in-7-months Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:58:13 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506768-Teenager-attacked-by-3-coyotes-in-Orleans-Ontario The City of Ottawa is investigating after a teenager was attacked by several coyotes at Lalande Conservation Park in Orléans this week. The mother of a 14-year-old boy says her son was attacked by three coyotes in the park. CTV News Ottawa has agreed not to share her identity over privacy concerns. She says her son was biking home through the park at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday when a coyote started charging at him without provocation. Two more then came from the side. "One of them was clamped to his shoe and then the other one got to his leg," she said. "There was three of them, one was pretty big. He said it pretty much at his waist, and the other one a little bit smaller, and the other one a little bit smaller than that." https://www.sott.net/article/506768-Teenager-attacked-by-3-coyotes-in-Orleans-Ontario Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:47:38 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506767-Eight-dogs-euthanised-after-woman-mauled-to-death-in-Klerksdorp-South-Africa The SPCA has euthanised eight dogs after an unidentified woman was allegedly mauled to death by dogs in Klerksdorp, North West, in the early hours of Friday morning. The South African Police Service (Saps) has registered an inquest docket and is investigating the gruesome death of a woman believed to be in her 30s. Unidentified woman mauled to death North West police spokesperson Colonel Adéle Myburgh said the incident, which occurred on Magaretha Prinsloo Street, was reported on 5 June at around 5:45am. "It is alleged that the body of the deceased was discovered by a man from a nearby residence while on his way to work," Myburgh said. The man immediately reported the matter to the police, and Emergency and Medical Rescue Services declared the woman dead at the scene. https://www.sott.net/article/506767-Eight-dogs-euthanised-after-woman-mauled-to-death-in-Klerksdorp-South-Africa Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:37:58 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506748-Infant-dies-after-reported-dog-attack-in-Augusta-Georgia A three-month-old child has died Saturday morning after an alleged dog attack inside a home, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said they were called to a residence in the 500 block of Hillwood Circle around 9:21 a.m., after receiving a report of a deceased infant who may have been attacked by a dog. When deputies arrived, they found the infant, Zamora Robinson, dead inside the home. Officials said the scene was secured, and everyone inside the residence was safely removed. Authorities say a Cane Corso was removed from the residence by Animal Services as part of the investigation. According to the Richmond County Coroner's Office, Zamora was pronounced dead at 11:00 a.m. An autopsy has been scheduled. The sheriff's office said the investigation remains active and ongoing. Investigators are continuing to conduct interviews and gather more information. https://www.sott.net/article/506748-Infant-dies-after-reported-dog-attack-in-Augusta-Georgia Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:17:11 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506747-Millions-of-pink-sea-cucumbers-wash-ashore-in-Rayong-Thailand Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin ordered the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources to conduct an urgent investigation after millions of pink sea cucumbers washed ashore along Suan Son Beach in Tambon Phe, Mueang District, Rayong Province, on June 6, turning several hundred meters of coastline a vivid pink-red and drawing considerable attention from beachgoers. The Minister directed the Department's Director-General, Dr. Pinsak Suraswadi, to dispatch officials to the site immediately to investigate the situation. A joint survey team from Marine and Coastal Resources Regional Office 1 confirmed the organisms are sea cucumbers—specifically the pink sea cucumber with the scientific name Cercodemas anceps. The species is a soft-bodied, cylindrical invertebrate that inhabits the seabed, identifiable by small surface spines and a color range from vivid pink to red-orange. Marine experts explained that sea cucumbers play a vital role in marine ecosystems,... https://www.sott.net/article/506747-Millions-of-pink-sea-cucumbers-wash-ashore-in-Rayong-Thailand Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:04:57 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506726-Man-dies-in-Western-Australia-after-shark-attack-4th-such-death-in-the-country-this-year A man has died after he was bitten by a shark off the south coast of Michaelmas Island in Western Australia. The 35-year-old was attacked while spearfishing with his family close to the town of Albany, police said. The man was treated by paramedics but died of his wounds. Police said a 4.5metre (15ft) shark of an unknown species was spotted by a witness near Michaelmas Island, which does not receive many visitors. The state's Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development urged people to take "additional caution" in the area and to stay abreast of shark sightings. This is the fourth shark killing this year in Australia. https://www.sott.net/article/506726-Man-dies-in-Western-Australia-after-shark-attack-4th-such-death-in-the-country-this-year Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:22:23 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506680-VIDEO-Bear-goes-on-rampage-in-Japan-injuring-four-people A bear attack left four people injured in two factories and a residential area in northern Japan's Fukushima on Tuesday, police and media reports said. A record 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year, and there has been a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation. "A bear-related human injury incident... occurred in Fukushima City, injuring four people," the prefectural police said in a statement. The bear was first spotted in a car parts factory, prompting an emergency call explaining that "employees had been bitten", the Yomiuri Shimbun daily reported citing police and fire department officials. https://www.sott.net/article/506680-VIDEO-Bear-goes-on-rampage-in-Japan-injuring-four-people Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:23:53 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506586-Man-dies-in-buffalo-attack-in-Johor-Malaysia A man died after being attacked by a buffalo while preparing the animal for Hari Raya Haji sacrificial rites in Johor on Wednesday, 27 May According to Bernama, Seri Alam district police chief ACP Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the incident occurred at about 10am in Kampung Tenang, Ulu Tiram. The victim, identified as Ahmad Shah Meerasa, 45, suffered severe injuries and was rushed to Sultanah Aminah Hospital for treatment. "However, he was confirmed dead at about 11pm on the same day," Mohd Sohaimi said in a statement on Thursday, 28 May. https://www.sott.net/article/506586-Man-dies-in-buffalo-attack-in-Johor-Malaysia Fri, 29 May 2026 14:39:01 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506537-Lightning-strike-kills-5-cattle-on-farm-in-Marion-County-Florida A lightning strike killed four cows and a calf on a Marion County farm during severe thunderstorms over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville and the farm owner. Lettelier Brangus, a private cattle breeding operation in northern Marion County, said the animals were found beneath a tree after storms moved through the area late Saturday night. What they're saying: The farm said the loss included several of its top-bred donor cows, identified as LB Ms. Stormi, LB Ms. Black Pearl and LB Ms. Jolene. "Today we woke up to a sight no cattle farmer ever wants to see," the farm said in a social media post. "While we are devastated to lose some of our top cattle, we know their genetics will continue to be represented in our herd for years to come." The National Weather Service shared condolences with the family and used the incident as a reminder about lightning safety. "No place outside is safe during a thunderstorm. That includes under a tree," the agency... https://www.sott.net/article/506537-Lightning-strike-kills-5-cattle-on-farm-in-Marion-County-Florida Tue, 26 May 2026 10:01:41 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506514-Shark-attack-kills-man-at-Australias-Great-Barrier-Reef-in-2nd-fatality-in-8-days A man has died after a shark attack off the north-east coast of Australia, the second fatal incident in the country in as many weeks, with beaches in the area closed as authorities assess safety conditions. Emergency services were called to Hull River Heads boat ramp near Tully on the Cassowary Coast, in Queensland, just before noon on Sunday after reports that a 39-year-old had been attacked while swimming at Kennedy Shoal, a shallow reef used for recreational fishing and diving lying about 45 kilometres off the coast. The man was retrieved from the water in a critical condition but died shortly after being met by an ambulance. The type of shark involved has not been confirmed, though bull sharks and tiger sharks are known to be prevalent along the Great Barrier Reef. Queensland Police said a report would be prepared for the coroner on the "sudden and non-suspicious" death, and did not release the victim's identity. The attack comes a week after Steven Mattaboni, 38, was killed... https://www.sott.net/article/506514-Shark-attack-kills-man-at-Australias-Great-Barrier-Reef-in-2nd-fatality-in-8-days Mon, 25 May 2026 10:57:52 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506486-Elephant-goes-on-rampage-in-Kerala-India-flips-car-with-people-inside An elephant went on a rampage in Thrissur on Saturday, causing damage to vehicles and houses and even flipping a car that had a woman inside. No one was fortunately injured. The elephant, Shivalakshmi Ayyappan, turned violent when it was stopped near the South Gopuram entrance of Vadakkumnathan Temple for photography. The animal ran amok from Kattapparam in Peringav, moved through Palace Road and finally reached Gandhi Nagar Street, a densely populated area with around 300 houses. It has now been chained to a part of a wall but remains agitated. According to Viyyur police, officials received an alert around 9.15 am. Police personnel, the elephant squad, and forest control officers arrived at the scene and are working to bring the situation under control. During the incident, the elephant damaged around six cars and the walls of two houses along its path. https://www.sott.net/article/506486-Elephant-goes-on-rampage-in-Kerala-India-flips-car-with-people-inside Sat, 23 May 2026 11:17:53 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506485-As-ocean-temperatures-spike-more-dead-sea-birds-are-washing-up-on-California-shores For the last several months, wildlife experts have been alarmed by a large influx of dead and emaciated seabirds washing up on California beaches. While experts had been recording high mortality rates for brown pelicans for several years now — the result of harmful algal blooms, or "red tides" — this die-off appears different. Now it's not just pelicans that are being impacted, but other water birds such as Brandt's cormorants, loons, common murres, and grebes. The suspected culprit in this case is subtler and more insidious than the algal neurotoxin known as domoic acid. Experts say these recent deaths are likely tied to an extreme marine heat wave that is causing deadly changes in food availability. Up and down the California coast this spring, ocean temperatures have skyrocketed. In some places, temperatures have climbed 4 to 8 degrees higher than average, breaking all kinds of historical records. For instance, in La Jolla, nearly 30% of the readings taken off the Scripps Pier... https://www.sott.net/article/506485-As-ocean-temperatures-spike-more-dead-sea-birds-are-washing-up-on-California-shores Sat, 23 May 2026 10:52:18 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506484-Bison-attacks-twice-and-kills-hiker-on-trail-in-Custer-State-Park-South-Dakota A 70-year-old woman from Canada is dead after being attacked by a bison on a popular hiking trail in Custer State Park in western South Dakota, marking the first fatal bison attack in the park in at least 21 years. The name of the woman has not been released at the family's request, Custer County Sheriff Marty Mechaley told Cowboy State Daily. She and her husband were on vacation in the park, the sheriff added. The attack happened Monday afternoon on the Grace Coolidge Trail, about 1½ miles from Center Lake. What Happened According to the sheriff, the woman and her husband saw five bull bison walking along the trail an estimated 1,500 feet ahead of them. The bulls continued down the trail and out of sight ahead of the couple. Mechaley said the couple stopped every now and then to give the bison space. https://www.sott.net/article/506484-Bison-attacks-twice-and-kills-hiker-on-trail-in-Custer-State-Park-South-Dakota Sat, 23 May 2026 10:34:56 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/506477-4-women-tendu-leaf-collectors-mauled-to-death-by-tiger-in-single-attack-in-Maharashtra-India In one of the deadliest tiger attacks in recent years at India's densest tiger belt in eastern Maharashtra, four women collecting tendu leaves were mauled to death in a single strike in Sindewahi forest range of Chandrapur district and a 55-year-old man was killed in Adyal forest range in Bhandara, 88km away on Friday, said forest dept officials. The attacks intensified concerns over the escalating human-wildlife conflict in the region even as another woman collecting tendu leaves was critically injured in compartment 582 of Tadoba Andhari tiger reserve within a few hours. Tendu leaf collectors — Kavdabai Dadaji Mohurle, 45, Anita Dadaji Mohurle, 40, Sunita Kaushik Mohurle, 38, and Sangita Santosh Chaudhary, 50 — had entered the forest near Gunjewahi village when a crouching tiger pounced on them. All four women died, before villagers could intervene. The Bhandara tribal, Baburao Pillewan, of Katurli village, had gone to the forest to collect broomstick grass, when he was killed by... https://www.sott.net/article/506477-4-women-tendu-leaf-collectors-mauled-to-death-by-tiger-in-single-attack-in-Maharashtra-India Fri, 22 May 2026 21:08:01 +0000