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A Texas rancher contracted anthrax after butchering an infected lamb that died unexpectedly on his ranch in December 2023. Despite five people being exposed to the lamb, only the rancher exhibited symptoms. The CDC advises keeping livestock vaccinated against anthrax and avoiding butchering animals that die of unknown causes.
A lightning strike killed Colorado cattle rancher Mike Morgan and 34 of his cattle near the town of Rand. Morgan's wife and father-in-law survived. The National Weather Service provides safety tips for those living in lightning-prone areas.
A 51-year-old rancher in Jackson County, Colorado, became the first person in the U.S. to die from a lightning strike in 2024 while attending to his cattle. Several cows were also killed in the storm. Despite the tragic incident, lightning-related fatalities have been on a decline, with 14 deaths reported in 2023. The local community has rallied to support the rancher's family, raising nearly $10,000 in donations.
A lightning strike killed Colorado rancher Mike Morgan and 34 of his cattle while he was feeding them from a trailer. The incident occurred in a pasture near Rand, stunning the tight-knit community. Morgan's father-in-law and wife, who were nearby, survived the blast.
A lightning strike killed Colorado rancher Mike Morgan and 34 cattle while he was feeding them, leaving the small community of Rand in shock.
A lightning strike killed Colorado rancher Mike Morgan and 34 head of cattle while he was feeding them from a trailer. Despite life-saving efforts, Morgan died on the scene. The incident shocked the small, close-knit community of Rand.
A 51-year-old rancher named Mike Morgan and 34 of his cows were struck and killed by lightning in Rand, Colorado. The community is mourning the loss, and the incident highlights the rarity of fatal lightning strikes, with the CDC noting that the odds of being struck are about one in a million annually.
A lightning strike killed Colorado rancher Mike Morgan and 34 head of cattle while he was feeding them from a trailer. Despite life-saving efforts, Morgan died on the scene, and the incident has deeply affected the small, close-knit community.
Judge Thomas Fink of the Santa Cruz County Superior Court in Arizona walked out of the courtroom during the trial of rancher George Alan Kelly, frustrated with both sides. Kelly is accused of murder after the fatal shooting of Mexican national Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea. The defense maintains Kelly only fired warning shots, while the prosecution argues he fatally shot Cuen-Buitimea. The trial is ongoing, with the judge's unusual move adding to the drama.
Wanda Kelly, the wife of Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly, testified in his murder trial, describing armed men near their home on the day of the shooting. Prosecutors claim Kelly shot and killed an "unarmed migrant," but the defense argues he fired warning shots at drug smugglers. The prosecution's key witness admitted to past drug smuggling. The trial, which began on March 22, is expected to last up to a month.
Montana rancher, Arthur Schubarth, pleaded guilty to illegally using tissue from a Marco Polo argali sheep and a bighorn sheep's testicles to create a hybrid species for sale to hunting preserves in Texas. He was charged with conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act and substantively violating the Lacey Act, which prohibits the trafficking of illegally taken wildlife. The scheme was uncovered after authorities discovered forged veterinary inspection certificates being used to move sheep in and out of Montana.
A 40-year-old rancher in Brazil was saved from a jaguar attack when the big cat's bite caused his cell phone to explode in his pocket. The man suffered extensive injuries to his limbs, including a broken arm, and a second-degree burn from the exploding phone. He was transported to a clinic for surgery and further monitoring. The jaguar is believed to have survived the incident and fled back into the wild.
A Billings rancher, Gene John Klamert, has been sentenced to four years of probation, fined $35,000, and ordered to pay $143,714 in restitution for defrauding the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in a grazing fee scheme. Klamert admitted to lying about the ownership and number of cattle he was grazing on public land, avoiding required surcharges and underreporting the number of cattle. He submitted fake bills of sale and failed to report other people's cattle, resulting in a total fraud loss of $143,714.
A Texas rancher criticized the Biden administration's handling of the border crisis, saying that the situation has not improved at all and that they don't feel safe. The rancher also disputed White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's claim that illegal migration was "down by more than 90%." The rancher and fellow ranchers are in a constant battle with migrants crossing their property on foot and by vehicle at all hours of the day. The Biden administration is pushing to deploy 1,500 US troops to the border before Title 42 expires on May 11.