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A Golden Retriever named Oatmeal impresses fans with his water skills and 'hunting stance' at Lake Tahoe, showcasing his intelligence and balance in a viral video that has garnered over 10,900 likes and many comments praising his aquatic abilities.
The body of 18-year-old Carson Hughes, who was reported missing on Friday at Versailles State Park in Indiana, has been found in the lake. His vehicle was discovered unlocked with keys inside near the boat ramp, and his kayak was found on the water nearby. Indiana Conservation Officers recovered his body in six feet of water, and an exact cause of death is pending autopsy results. Multiple agencies from Ohio and Indiana assisted in the search and recovery operation, including civilian volunteers.
The body of 18-year-old Carson Hughes, who had been reported missing on Friday, was found in six feet of water in Versailles Lake at Versailles State Park in Ripley County. His vehicle was found unlocked with the keys inside near the boat ramp, and his kayak was located on the water nearby. The exact cause of death is pending autopsy results, and family notification has been made.
Historic rainstorms in California have created a rare phenomenon at Death Valley, with a lake forming at Badwater Basin after heavy rains and flash floods. The lake, which was initially expected to disappear by October, has been sustained by recent rainstorms and will continue to exist for a longer period. Death Valley, known for its scorching temperatures, has experienced cooler weather this week, with highs in the 50s to 60s. The temporary lake at Badwater Basin is a rare occurrence, as the area was once a former inland lake called Lake Manly, which dried up around 10,000 years ago.
Historic rainstorms in California have created a rare phenomenon—a lake at Death Valley's Badwater Basin, normally a salt flat, which has been sustained by recent heavy rains and flash floods. The lake, formed in August, was initially expected to disappear by October but has been extended by recent rain events. Death Valley, known for its extreme heat, received almost 5 inches of rain in the last six months, causing the temporary lake to reach 7 miles long, 4 miles wide, and two feet deep. This unusual occurrence has provided stunning reflections of the mountains and is a rare sight in the typically arid region.
A Michigan State Police trooper, Kammeron Bennetts, was assisted by a dog named Ruby in rescuing a 65-year-old man who fell through the ice on Arbutus Lake in East Bay Township, near Traverse City. Bennetts used a throwable water rescue device attached to Ruby's collar to help pull the man to safety with the assistance of a firefighter. The man was in the water for about 16 minutes but was successfully rescued and treated at a hospital.
The body of a woman was discovered inside a car that had become submerged in a lake in Irvine's Woodbridge development. Firefighters were called to the scene and divers located the vehicle, continuing to search for anyone inside. The Irvine police have taken over the investigation.
A woman died after her Mercedes-Benz sedan crashed into a lake in Irvine. Rescue crews responded to reports of a vehicle in water and discovered the car submerged. The rear driver's side window was open when the car was pulled out, and the sole female occupant was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash remains unknown.
A swimmer in northern California was attacked by otters while swimming in Serene Lakes, leaving him with around 40 puncture wounds. The swimmer, Matt Leffers, described the otters as aggressive and said he feared for his life during the attack. This incident follows another otter attack in the same area earlier in the summer, raising concerns about the safety of the lake. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed the otter attack and stated that otter attacks on humans are rare but can occur if the otters feel threatened. The department is investigating the situation and plans to develop a strategy to mitigate the issue.
A 34-year-old man from Kissimmee died after losing control of his pickup truck and crashing into Union Lake in Orlando. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the single-vehicle crash that occurred early Sunday morning. The man was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Dozens of University of Wisconsin-Madison students were plunged into Lake Mendota when a pier at the Memorial Union Terrace collapsed beneath them. Approximately 60 to 80 students were sent into the water, with at least 25 suffering minor injuries. The pier was scheduled for removal the following day, and an investigation into the collapse is underway.
Authorities in New Jersey have issued a warning to residents to stay away from a lake after a 3ft long alligator was spotted, far from its natural habitat. The local creek and Victor Crowell park have been closed while authorities search for the alligator. A police officer fired a shot at the creature, but it is unclear if it was hit. Residents are advised not to approach or attempt to capture the alligator, as its presence in New Jersey remains a mystery.
The body of a 38-year-old man, Chuck Gilbert Shelton Jr., was recovered from Lake Cunningham in Greenville County, South Carolina. An autopsy confirmed freshwater drowning as the cause of death. The case is currently under investigation by the Greenville County Coroner's Office.
Scuba diver Michael Pelley, also known as "Merman Mike," recovered a woman's $9,500 wedding ring that she lost in Bass Lake, California. Using an underwater metal detector and removing his gloves to search the lake's bottom, Pelley found the ring among sticks and cans in near-zero visibility. The woman and her family cheered as Pelley resurfaced with the ring, and he expressed his joy in helping people and sharing their stories. Pelley works on a volunteer basis and relies on tips for his services.
Scientists from the Anthropocene Working Group (AWG) have identified a remote lake near Toronto, Canada, as the potential birthplace of the Anthropocene epoch, a new geological time period characterized by humanity's significant impact on the planet. Sediment at the bottom of Crawford Lake contains evidence of environmental changes caused by human activity, including the presence of plutonium from nuclear testing in the 1950s. The AWG has proposed a start date for the Anthropocene between 1950 and 1954, but the final decision will be made at a conference in 2024.