An "extremely venomous" green mamba snake measuring two meters in length has escaped from its owner in Tilburg, Netherlands. Residents have been warned to stay indoors and not attempt to capture the snake. Local officials have sought the help of experts and a sniffer dog to locate and capture the snake, which is believed to be hiding in its owner's home. Green mambas are native to southern East Africa and are considered highly dangerous due to their carnivorous nature and extremely venomous bite.
A K-9 named Odin from the Madera County Sheriff's Office in California escaped from his handler's home, sparking a nearly 24-hour search. The dog was found in the backyard of a Clovis resident's home, happily playing with another dog. After being reunited with his handler, the Sheriff's Office expressed gratitude to the community for their support during the extensive search efforts.
A 51-year-old Australian man, Marcus McGowan, survived a crocodile attack while snorkeling off the Cape York coast. He managed to pry the crocodile's jaws open to escape after his head was inside the animal's mouth. He suffered injuries to his arm, scalp, and hand. McGowan was taken to the hospital and transferred to two more hospitals for treatment. The Queensland science department is investigating the incident and urged people to report such attacks as soon as possible.
A runaway bison that escaped from Fort Fairfield was put down by its owner after being spotted with eight other bison on Dow Siding Road and East Presque Isle Road in Caribou, Maine. This is the second time this year that bison have escaped from Fort Fairfield. Police are working with the state and the owner to prevent future escapes.
