All articles tagged with #wildlife incident
A woman in Mississippi shot and killed an escaped monkey out of fear for her children's safety after a truck carrying rhesus macaques overturned, releasing the primates into the wild. The monkeys, originally from a biomedical research facility, were mostly killed in the crash, with authorities confirming they were not infectious but still considered dangerous due to their aggressive nature.
A former Marigold referee was found dead following a bear attack, highlighting a tragic wildlife encounter.
A giraffe at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Texas grabbed a two-year-old girl by her T-shirt while she was feeding it, startling her parents before quickly dropping her back into the truck.
A woman found dead in Downieville, California, last year was the victim of the state's first documented fatal black bear attack on a human. Authorities discovered Patrice Miller's remains after reports of a bear repeatedly returning to her home. DNA tests confirmed the bear responsible, which was later euthanized. This incident highlights increasing bear encounters in California.
An 83-year-old woman was seriously injured after being gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park. The bison was defending its space and lifted the woman about a foot off the ground. The National Park Service advises visitors to maintain a safe distance from wild animals, as bison can be particularly dangerous when defending their territory. The incident is under investigation, and the woman's current condition is unknown.
A young black bear that wandered into a residential area in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, was tranquilized and safely captured by wildlife and rescue officials using a large tarp. The bear, which appeared not to be fully grown, will likely be relocated to state land in central Pennsylvania.
An 83-year-old tourist from South Carolina was seriously injured after being gored by a bison at Yellowstone National Park. The incident occurred near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake, where the bison lifted the woman off the ground with its horns. She was airlifted to a hospital in Idaho, and the incident is under investigation. Park officials emphasize the importance of maintaining a safe distance from wildlife.
An 83-year-old woman from South Carolina was gored by a bison at Yellowstone National Park, lifting her a foot off the ground. The bison was reportedly defending its space. The woman is being treated at a local hospital, and an investigation is underway. Park officials urge visitors to maintain a safe distance from wildlife.
An 83-year-old woman from South Carolina was seriously injured after being gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park. The incident occurred near the Storm Point Trail as the bison was defending its space. The woman was treated at a local clinic before being airlifted to a regional medical center. Yellowstone officials emphasize the importance of maintaining a safe distance from wildlife, noting that bison are unpredictable and can run much faster than humans.
An 83-year-old woman from Greenville, South Carolina, was seriously injured after being gored by a bison near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake. The bison reportedly attacked while defending its space, lifting the woman about a foot off the ground with its horns. She was transported to a medical clinic and then flown to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. The incident is under investigation, and no further details about her condition are available.
Authorities in Houston, Texas, discovered the remains of a woman in the jaws of an alligator while searching for a missing person. The alligator was killed to recover the remains, which are believed to be of a woman in her 60s. An investigation is ongoing to determine if the alligator killed her or was scavenging her remains. Alligator attacks are rare in Texas, with the last fatal incident occurring in 2015.
A 15-year-old boy was attacked by a black bear inside his family's cabin in Alpine, Arizona, while watching YouTube videos. The bear, which entered through an open door, swiped at the boy's face and arm before being chased away by his brother. The boy is expected to recover fully. This incident marks the 16th bear attack in Arizona since 1990. Wildlife officials emphasize the importance of being "bear aware" and taking precautions to avoid attracting bears.
A black bear was shot and killed by Arizona wildlife officials after it entered a home and attacked 15-year-old Brigham Hawkins, who sustained injuries to his face and arm. The bear, which re-entered the home before fleeing, was later found and killed. The teen is recovering and has started the rabies vaccine as a precaution. This incident marks the 16th bear attack on people in Arizona since 1990.
A 15-year-old boy with a rare neurological disorder was mauled by a black bear that entered his Arizona cabin while he was watching TV. His family bravely chased the bear away, and authorities later killed the bear. The boy suffered facial and arm injuries but is expected to recover. This incident marks the 16th bear attack in Arizona since 1990.
Army veteran Shayne Patrick Burke was seriously injured by a mother grizzly bear protecting her cub at Grand Teton National Park. Despite his severe injuries, Burke, who was hiking and photographing wildlife, managed to survive by using bear spray. He expressed his respect for wildlife and requested that the bear not be killed. Park officials confirmed the bear will not be captured or killed.