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world11 days ago•6 min saved

Multiple mountain lion sightings and attacks raise safety concerns in Colorado

A woman was killed by a mountain lion on a trail in Northern Colorado, where recent encounters with multiple lions have heightened fears. Hikers and residents report aggressive lion behavior, including near-misses and attacks on pets, prompting Colorado Parks and Wildlife to increase safety measures and euthanize some lions. The incident underscores the dangers of wildlife encounters and the need for caution in the area.

via CBS News|

#colorado #mountain-lions #safety-warnings

wildlife-conservation2 years ago•2 min saved

Elephant Herd Rampages Car in Malaysia After Calf is Hit

A herd of wild elephants in Malaysia trampled on a car after it struck a baby elephant along a major highway. The incident occurred when the car crashed into the calf while negotiating a left bend on the road. The other elephants rushed towards the car and started trampling it before leaving the area. No deaths or serious injuries were reported, but the car sustained extensive damage. Malaysia's rapid development of highways has led to the loss of forest cover for elephants, forcing them to venture onto roads in search of food. Authorities have warned drivers to exercise caution as elephant crossings are common in the area.

via CNN|

#elephant-herd #highway-accident #malaysia

odd-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Bear Burglar Strikes Twice: Taco Bell Delivery and Soda Snatched from Florida Family's Porch"

A black bear in Florida stole a $45 Taco Bell order from a family's porch shortly after it was delivered by an Uber Eats driver. The incident was captured on the home's Ring camera, showing the bear grabbing the food and returning later for the drinks. This is just one of several recent food thefts by bears, including a bear stealing frozen lasagna in Minnesota and swiping burgers from a backyard barbecue in Tennessee. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service advises against leaving food accessible to bears.

via CBS News|

#bear #florida #food-theft

world2 years ago•2 min saved

Tragic Final Messages: Canadian Couple and Woman Attacked by Grizzlies

A couple from Alberta, Canada, who were backpacking in Banff National Park, sent a distressing final message from their satellite device before being killed by a grizzly bear. The message read "Bear attack bad," according to the couple's nephew. The couple's bodies were found by park officials, along with signs that they had tried to scare off the bear. The grizzly bear responsible for the attack was euthanized. This incident marks the second fatal grizzly bear attack in North America this year.

via CBS News|

#banff-national-park #canada #grizzly-bear-attack

wildlife2 years ago•2 min saved

"Grizzly Bear Hunt: Montana Park Partially Closed as Authorities Search for Mauled Hunter's Attacker"

Part of the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana has been closed after a hunter was severely mauled by a grizzly bear. The attack occurred while the hunter was tracking a deer, and emergency crews airlifted the victim to a nearby hospital. Authorities are searching for the bear, which may have been shot. This incident follows a series of aggressive encounters between humans and grizzly bears in Montana, including a recent case where a grizzly broke into a house and another where a grizzly fatally mauled a woman on a forest trail. The Montana Department of Fish and Game warns that as the bear population grows, the likelihood of encounters between grizzlies and humans is increasing.

via CBS News|

#grizzly-bear #hunting #montana

wildlife2 years ago•1 min saved

"Terrifying Encounter: Woman Gored by Bison in Yellowstone National Park"

A woman visiting Yellowstone National Park was gored by a bison near Lake Yellowstone, sustaining significant injuries to her chest and abdomen. The incident occurred despite warnings from park officials to maintain a safe distance from wildlife. This is the first reported bison attack against a park visitor since June 2022. Visitors are advised to stay at least 25 yards away from large animals and 100 yards away from bears and wolves, with extra caution during mating season.

via ABC News|

#bison-attack #visitor-safety #warning

wildlife2 years ago•2 min saved

21-year-old woman survives bear attack while planting trees in Canada

A 21-year-old woman was seriously injured in a bear attack while planting trees near Bearhole Lake Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada. The bear first bluff-charged before attacking the victim, who was eventually rescued by a coworker. The woman was airlifted to a hospital and is now in stable condition. While bear-human conflicts are relatively rare, there has been an increase in calls about predatory grizzly bear attacks in recent years. Authorities are urging the public to take precautions, such as carrying bear spray and traveling in groups, to prevent wildlife encounters.

via CBS News|

#bear-attack #canada #conservation-officer-service

wildlife-safety2 years ago•6 min saved

Mountain Lion Attacks in Colorado and Arizona

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is searching for a mountain lion that attacked a man in a hot tub at a rental home in Chaffee County. The man had minor injuries, and the couple was able to scare the mountain lion away by making noise and shining a light on it. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has alerted neighbors and posted signs warning of lion activity. They advise people to be noisy when coming or going from dusk to dawn, have outdoor lighting, watch kids while they play outside, and make it harder for mountain lions to hide by landscaping.

via Coloradoan|

#attack #colorado #mountain-lion