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aviation2 years ago•2 min saved

Fatal Plane Crash Reveals Over 500 Pounds of Moose Meat and Antlers Aboard

Eugene Peltola Jr., the late husband of Rep. Mary Peltola of Alaska, was ferrying over 500 pounds of moose meat and antlers when his plane crashed. The crash occurred during his second trip of the day, with the load being about 50 to 70 pounds heavier than the first. The meat was strapped into the rear passenger seat area and loaded into the airplane's belly pod without proper tie-down provisions. Peltola Jr. also tied the moose's antlers to one of the wing struts. The plane appeared more "labored" during takeoff and crashed shortly after. Peltola Jr. was unconscious and died within two hours.

via CBS News|

#alaska #antlers #aviation

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Deer Antler Search Leads to Discovery of Human Skeleton in Kansas

A man searching for deer antlers in Kansas found human skeletal remains instead, prompting a death investigation by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Allen County Sheriff's Office. The identity of the remains is expected to take longer than typical cases due to the condition of the remains. Shed hunting, the practice of searching for discarded antlers, is a popular activity in the American countryside, and Kansas is home to both mule deer and white-tailed deer.

via The Guardian US|

#antlers #crime #death-investigation

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Deer Antler Search Leads to Discovery of Human Skeleton in Kansas

A man looking for shed deer antlers discovered human skeletal remains near Humboldt, Kansas. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are conducting a death investigation, and the person whose remains were discovered has not yet been identified. Identifying the individual may take longer than normal due to the condition of the remains. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are requesting help from the public.

via ABC News|

#antlers #crime #death-investigation

health-and-medicine2 years ago•2 min saved

"Deer Stem Cells Used to Grow Mini Antlers on Mice"

Scientists have successfully grown "mini-antlers" on mice by implanting deer genes into their genome, offering insights into how mammals can regenerate cells. Antlers are one of the fastest regenerating tissues in the animal kingdom, and the study provides a new look into how mammals can regenerate tissue, both by mechanisms within our genomes and with a little help from antler stem cells. The research could be utilized in human bone medicine, but cross-species implantation of cells raises ethical concerns and significant safety trials would be required before it could be submitted for approval.

via IFLScience|

#antlers #genetics #health-and-medicine