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Teacher dies after bat bites her at California school

A schoolteacher died of rabies after a bat bite, raising awareness about wildlife interactions in schools.

Bear cub spotted in tree near California high school, photos show. See the commotion

A bear cub caused disruptions at Crescenta Valley High School in California, leading to lockdown measures and safety protocols to protect both students and wildlife.

Neighbor shoots and kills mountain lion attacking dog in California park, cops say

A resident shot a mountain lion attacking a dog, raising concerns about safety in the community.

Teacher dies after bat bites her at California school

A schoolteacher died of rabies after a bat bite, raising awareness about wildlife interactions in schools.

Bear cub spotted in tree near California high school, photos show. See the commotion

A bear cub caused disruptions at Crescenta Valley High School in California, leading to lockdown measures and safety protocols to protect both students and wildlife.

Neighbor shoots and kills mountain lion attacking dog in California park, cops say

A resident shot a mountain lion attacking a dog, raising concerns about safety in the community.
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Mountain lion attack prompts warning in Sierra town where bear killed woman

Mountain lions in Downieville pose a potential threat; residents advised to keep pets indoors and remain cautious during early morning and late evening.

Oakland Zoo taking action to prevent bird flu, vaccinating California Condors

California declares state of emergency over bird flu, impacting humans and wildlife safety, especially critically endangered species.
#hunting-accident

A hunter in Alaska is found dead after being mauled by a bear

A man was killed by a bear while hunting in remote Alaska, highlighting dangers in bear-populated areas.

Virginia man dies after bear shot in tree falls on him

A Virginia man died when a bear shot from a tree fell on him, showcasing the dangers of recreational hunting.

A hunter in Alaska is found dead after being mauled by a bear

A man was killed by a bear while hunting in remote Alaska, highlighting dangers in bear-populated areas.

Virginia man dies after bear shot in tree falls on him

A Virginia man died when a bear shot from a tree fell on him, showcasing the dangers of recreational hunting.
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#rabies

California teacher dies after animal bites her inside classroom

Handling wild animals can pose serious health risks, as shown by the tragic case of an art teacher who died from rabies after a bat bite.

California teacher dies after she was bitten by a bat inside a classroom

Leah Seneng died from rabies after a bat bite in her classroom, emphasizing the importance of immediate medical treatment for rabies exposure.

A Berkeley bat tested positive for rabies

A rabid bat was found in Berkeley, leading to safety alerts and precautions for residents regarding wildlife encounters.

Bat in Santa Cruz County tests positive for rabies

Rabies is a serious viral disease; vaccination is key for prevention, especially for pets after exposure to wild animals.

Mass. towns warn of possibly rabid raccoons

Officials urge residents to avoid wildlife showing erratic behavior, which may indicate rabies.

California teacher dies after animal bites her inside classroom

Handling wild animals can pose serious health risks, as shown by the tragic case of an art teacher who died from rabies after a bat bite.

California teacher dies after she was bitten by a bat inside a classroom

Leah Seneng died from rabies after a bat bite in her classroom, emphasizing the importance of immediate medical treatment for rabies exposure.

A Berkeley bat tested positive for rabies

A rabid bat was found in Berkeley, leading to safety alerts and precautions for residents regarding wildlife encounters.

Bat in Santa Cruz County tests positive for rabies

Rabies is a serious viral disease; vaccination is key for prevention, especially for pets after exposure to wild animals.

Mass. towns warn of possibly rabid raccoons

Officials urge residents to avoid wildlife showing erratic behavior, which may indicate rabies.
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Maine's hunters warned to throw out meat for one dangerous reason

Hunters in Maine are warned to avoid consuming deer and turkey due to PFAS contamination, which poses serious health risks.

Hurricane Milton: Florida wakes up to carnage with 'multiple' dead

Hurricane Milton caused devastation in Florida, resulting in multiple deaths and power outages, with officials warning that the danger is not yet over.
#bear-encounter

Massive bear strolls along crowded Tahoe beach, then goes for a swim, videos show

Bears can wander into populated areas, creating surprising encounters; most people react calmly to wildlife sightings.

The spiraling tragedy of a beloved bear's death in a small Calif. town

A bear encounter at Coldwater Campground escalated as campers fled and a woman tried to deter the bear by standing on a stump.

Massive bear strolls along crowded Tahoe beach, then goes for a swim, videos show

Bears can wander into populated areas, creating surprising encounters; most people react calmly to wildlife sightings.

The spiraling tragedy of a beloved bear's death in a small Calif. town

A bear encounter at Coldwater Campground escalated as campers fled and a woman tried to deter the bear by standing on a stump.
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Sea lion bites swimmer off San Diego beach in rare attack, California officials say

A sea lion attacked a swimmer in San Diego, leading to concerns over human-wildlife interactions.
#python-attack

Huge python grabs Thai woman in her kitchen, squeezes her two hours before she can be freed

A 64-year-old woman was attacked and constricted by a giant python in her kitchen, leading to a dramatic rescue.
The python attack highlights the danger of snake encounters in Thailand.

Thai woman rescued after two hours trapped in four-metre python's coils

A Thai woman was trapped and bitten by a python in her home for about two hours before being rescued.

Huge python grabs Thai woman in her kitchen, squeezes her two hours before she can be freed

A 64-year-old woman was attacked and constricted by a giant python in her kitchen, leading to a dramatic rescue.
The python attack highlights the danger of snake encounters in Thailand.

Thai woman rescued after two hours trapped in four-metre python's coils

A Thai woman was trapped and bitten by a python in her home for about two hours before being rescued.
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#animal-control

Coyote stuck in California yard tries to hide. Luckily, it wasn't very good at hiding

A young coyote was successfully rescued by animal control officers after being trapped in a San Francisco yard for several days.

Mass. woman getting rabies shots after apparent coyote attack

A Dartmouth resident was attacked by a coyote, highlighting the importance of wildlife awareness and safety precautions for residents.

Coyote stuck in California yard tries to hide. Luckily, it wasn't very good at hiding

A young coyote was successfully rescued by animal control officers after being trapped in a San Francisco yard for several days.

Mass. woman getting rabies shots after apparent coyote attack

A Dartmouth resident was attacked by a coyote, highlighting the importance of wildlife awareness and safety precautions for residents.
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River otter attacks and drags child underwater in Washington state

A river otter attacked a child at a Seattle marina, resulting in injuries, but the child was saved by their mother's quick intervention.

5-year-old boy attacked by mountain lion at California park shakes up preservationists, residents

A child was attacked by a mountain lion during a picnic, raising concerns about safety in parks.

Tiger mauls animal handler at Dreamworld theme park on the Gold Coast

A tiger handler was mauled at Dreamworld but remains in stable condition after hospitalization.
Dreamworld is investigating the isolated incident involving their tiger.

Orangutan briefly escapes from outdoor habitat, area temporarily closed: Toronto Zoo | CBC News

An orangutan named Kembali briefly escaped his habitat at the Toronto Zoo, prompting a swift response from staff and police.
#yellowstone-national-park

Yellowstone bison gores 83-year-old while 'defending its space,' park says

Visitors must maintain safe distance from wildlife to avoid dangerous interactions.

Yellowstone National Park Warns Visitors to Keep Their Distance from Elk During Upcoming Mating Season

Visitors should exercise caution around bull elk during mating season due to their unpredictable aggression.

6 Mistakes to Avoid in Yellowstone National Park, According to a Local

Respect the environment and wildlife while enjoying Yellowstone National Park. Safety and knowledge enhance the visitor experience.
Traffic accidents are the top cause of injuries in Yellowstone, underscoring the need for careful driving.

Yellowstone bison gores 83-year-old while 'defending its space,' park says

Visitors must maintain safe distance from wildlife to avoid dangerous interactions.

Yellowstone National Park Warns Visitors to Keep Their Distance from Elk During Upcoming Mating Season

Visitors should exercise caution around bull elk during mating season due to their unpredictable aggression.

6 Mistakes to Avoid in Yellowstone National Park, According to a Local

Respect the environment and wildlife while enjoying Yellowstone National Park. Safety and knowledge enhance the visitor experience.
Traffic accidents are the top cause of injuries in Yellowstone, underscoring the need for careful driving.
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#trespassing

New Jersey zoo visitor charged after she's caught on video jumping into tiger enclosure

A zoo visitor was arrested for trespassing after putting her hand inside a Siberian tiger's enclosure, risking her safety.

Woman who hopped fence near tiger enclosure at New Jersey zoo charged with trespassing

A woman was charged with trespassing after taunting a tiger at Cohanzick Zoo, illustrating dangerous behavior around wildlife.

New Jersey zoo visitor charged after she's caught on video jumping into tiger enclosure

A zoo visitor was arrested for trespassing after putting her hand inside a Siberian tiger's enclosure, risking her safety.

Woman who hopped fence near tiger enclosure at New Jersey zoo charged with trespassing

A woman was charged with trespassing after taunting a tiger at Cohanzick Zoo, illustrating dangerous behavior around wildlife.
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Northern copperhead snake warning in New Jersey. What to know about the venomous reptiles

Residents in New Jersey are urged to be cautious of northern copperhead snakes after sightings in local areas, as they are venomous and camouflaged.

Woman hops fence, nearly gets bit by tiger at NJ zoo, video shows

A woman at the Cohanzick Zoo nearly got bitten by a tiger after antagonizing it through a wire fence, prompting police action.
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River Medway has dangerous levels of cancer causing toxic chemicals

The River Medway suffers from severe pollution due to dangerous chemicals, threatening both human health and wildlife.
#bear-attack

Jogger survives 'extremely rare' bear attack in the Sierra Nevada

A man survived a rare bear attack while jogging in the Sierra Nevada.

Briton mauled by bear after rolling down car window to take photo with it

A British tourist was attacked by a bear in Romania while trying to take a photo, highlighting the importance of keeping a safe distance from wildlife.

Jogger survives 'extremely rare' bear attack in the Sierra Nevada

A man survived a rare bear attack while jogging in the Sierra Nevada.

Briton mauled by bear after rolling down car window to take photo with it

A British tourist was attacked by a bear in Romania while trying to take a photo, highlighting the importance of keeping a safe distance from wildlife.
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Moose kills Alaska man attempting to take photos of her newborn calves

Cow moose with calves can be highly aggressive if humans get too close during calving season.

Run fur your life! Licensed gun owner fires at raccoon that chased after him in NYC: video

A man in Queens shot at a raccoon in broad daylight, leading to concerns about wildlife safety.

'Mountain lion' seen on home video proves to be something else, California cops say

Residents mistook a large feline for a mountain lion, causing South San Francisco Police to issue an alert.
The large feline spotted on the fence turned out to be a 'Big Cat,' not a mountain lion.

Residents confusion as Birmingham canal turns green

Residents were confused after a canal turned bright green due to dye-testing for leak detection.
Canal & River Trust used harmless dye to identify leaks, ensuring safety for wildlife and easy detection of leaks.
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