Two guests at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania were bitten by a raccoon while waiting in line for a roller coaster, with video footage showing the animal running around and attacking a little girl. The park officials stated that it was the first such incident at the park and that they have extensive fencing to prevent such occurrences. The injured guests were taken to a local hospital for observation, and the raccoon has not been captured but has not reappeared in the park since the incident.
A 39-year-old surfer died after a shark encounter off the coast of Maui, Hawaii. The incident occurred at Paia Bay and is the only fatal shark attack in Hawaii for the year 2023. Following the attack, nearby beaches were closed and warning signs were posted. This event adds to the statistics of shark encounters in the U.S., with Florida having the highest number of unprovoked attacks. The type of shark involved in the Maui attack has not been specified.
During a Brisbane International qualifying match, tennis player Dominic Thiem encountered a venomous eastern brown snake on the court. The match was temporarily halted as security removed the snake. Thiem, who has previously won the U.S. Open and reached the final of the Australian Open, managed to overcome the distraction and a challenging match to win against Australian James McCabe. The incident was both dangerous and memorable, especially since the snake was near the ballkids. Thiem will continue to the final qualifying round of the tournament.
A woman visiting Yellowstone National Park was gored by a bison, suffering significant injuries to her chest and abdomen. The incident occurred when the woman and her companion encountered two bison, and one of them charged. The woman was airlifted to a hospital, and her condition remains unknown. Park officials advise visitors to maintain a distance of at least 25 yards from bison, especially during mating season. This is the first reported bison goring incident at the park this year.
