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conflict2 years ago•2 min saved

Myanmar Rebels Capture and Surrender Dozens of Junta Forces

Dozens of members of the Myanmar security forces have surrendered or been captured by rebel group Arakan Army (AA), as a coordinated offensive by insurgent groups battling the junta intensifies in various parts of the country. The AA reported that 28 policemen surrendered and 10 soldiers were arrested in Rakhine State. The rebels have captured towns and military posts, including on the China border, posing a significant challenge to the junta since the 2021 coup. The junta spokesperson accused the rebel groups of "destroying the whole country" and did not comment on reports of junta forces surrendering.

via Reuters|

#captured #conflict #junta-forces

animal-welfare2 years ago•2 min saved

Rome's Escaped Circus Lion Captured After Roaming Streets

A lion that escaped from a circus near Rome has been recaptured after several hours on the loose. The lion was sedated and captured by authorities, and the incident is now being investigated. Videos on social media showed the lion wandering the streets of Ladispoli before being found near a school. Animal welfare organizations hope that this incident will lead to a ban on circuses with animals.

via CNN|

#animal-welfare #captured #circus

military2 years ago•3 min saved

Ukrainian Man Seeks Russian Tech Support for Captured Tank

A Ukrainian soldier, known as Kochevnik, called Russian tech support for assistance with a captured Russian tank that wouldn't start. The support staff seemed unaware they were speaking to a Ukrainian and offered their help. Ukraine has been capturing and repurposing Russia's tanks for their own use.

via Business Insider|

#captured #military #russia

crime2 years ago•6 min saved

Escaped Sex Offender's Bizarre Escape and Capture in St. Louis

A child-sex offender escaped from a St. Louis County hospital, stole an officer's handcuff keys, hitched a ride to south St. Louis, ate a hot dog at a city-hosted picnic, and tried to pick up a job application before being captured. The offender had been imprisoned for felony enticement of a child in 2007. During his 16 hours of freedom, he answered political questions at a poll workers' event, took a selfie with a woman, and possibly hid out in a sewer. He was eventually arrested in Shrewsbury.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|

#captured #crime #escape

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Escaped Pennsylvania Killer Captured: Dramatic Video Footage Revealed"

A video captures the moment when an escaped killer in Pennsylvania is captured, providing a visual account of the event.

via CNN|

#captured #crime #escaped

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Escaped Pennsylvania Inmate Captured After Week on the Run

Pennsylvania police have captured an escaped prison inmate who had been on the run for over a week. The inmate was apprehended by authorities, as shown in a video, bringing an end to the search.

via CNN|

#authorities #captured #crime

wildlife2 years ago•1 min saved

Black bear captured and released after wandering through DC neighborhood.

A black bear was tranquilized and captured after wandering through a neighborhood in Washington, D.C. The bear was spotted by residents and drew crowds before being captured by authorities with the help of veterinarians from the Human Rescue Alliance and Smithsonian's National Zoo. The bear was loaded into a crate and transported away in a truck. No new details are available at this time.

via Fox News|

#black-bear #captured #neighborhood

animals2 years ago•1 min saved

Zebra Escapes Zoo and Runs Wild Through Seoul Streets

A young zebra named Sero escaped from a zoo in Seoul, South Korea, and spent three hours running around the city before being captured and returned to his enclosure. Sero had reportedly been exhibiting changed behavior after the recent deaths of both his parents, including feuding with kangaroos and refusing to eat. The zebra was in stable condition and being examined by veterinarians after his escape. The zoo is investigating the incident and reviewing camera footage.

via USA TODAY|

#animals #captured #escape