Wild Nature - Page 23

August 15

Hiker's friend watches in horror as brown bear drags man into bushes on mountain: report

A hiker in his 20s was reportedly killed by a brown bear on a Mount Rausu trail in Japan, prompting trail closures and helicopter evacuation of over 71 people from the area.

August 15

Florida woman wins annual python challenge with record snake haul

Florida woman breaks python challenge record by capturing 60 snakes, helping remove 294 invasive Burmese pythons from Everglades in 2025 competition.

August 15

Mosquito-borne dengue fever cases surge at popular US vacation destination

Dengue fever cases have surged in Hawaii with the latest travel-related infection, prompting health department warnings about mosquito-borne virus prevention for returning travelers.

August 15

'Sharks won’t do anything to you': Florida spearfisherman attacked by shark minutes after reassuring family

Spear fisherman Chance Armand suffered a bull shark bite off Florida's coast just minutes after telling his visiting family not to worry about sharks.

August 15

Florida man says he is 'blessed' after shark attack while spearfishing

Chance Armand, 28, was attacked by a bull shark on Aug. 2 while spearfishing in Florida.

August 14

Person infected with brain-eating amoeba after water-skiing, health officials say

A brain-eating amoeba case in Missouri highlights the risks of warm freshwater activities, as health officials recommend preventing water from entering the nose.

August 14

Hiker made fatal mistake when encountering venomous snake, officials believe

A hiker suffered a fatal snake bite in Tennessee after picking up a Timber rattlesnake near the beginning of a trail in Savage Gulf State Park, officials said.

August 13

Great white shark lurking near Northeast vacation spot, drone video shows

Police in Scarborough, Maine confirmed a 10-12 foot great white shark was spotted off the coastline near popular beaches and are alerting the public for awareness.

August 13

Great white shark spotted swimming near Maine beaches

A great white shark was spotted this week swimming in the area of Scarborough, Maine. (Credit: David Lancaster)

August 13

Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads

Viral infection causes wild rabbits to grow black horn-like protrusions from their heads, though most infected cottontails survive the papillomavirus condition.