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July 19, 2022

More shark sightings close East Coast Beaches

Swimming was temporarily suspended at East Coast beaches after multiple shark sightings. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced surveillance would be ramped up.

July 18, 2022

Florida woman attacked by alligators at country club identified

Neighbors of a woman who died after falling into an alligator-infested pond at a Florida country club has been identified by neighbors, a local television station reported.

July 18, 2022

Florida woman shocked to find iguana in her toilet: report

Michelle Reynolds of Hollywood, Florida, found a Mexican spiny tail iguana in her toilet on July 9. She had it taken away by Harold Rondon of Iguana Lifestyles, a wildlife removal service.

July 16, 2022

US monkeypox cases jump as testing increases

Cases of the monkeypox virus in the U.S. have surpassed 1,800 this weekend, as testing and vaccinations ramp up. New York now reports 489 cases of the virus.

July 16, 2022

First white shark of season tagged in Cape Cod waters

The first white shark of the season was tagged off Cape Cod. The shark was estimated to be 12 feet in length and was located off of the Chatham north inlet.

July 16, 2022

Connecticut river dolphin spotted swimming in social media video

A wayward dolphin was captured in a social media video swimming in Connecticut waters last week. Experts say marine mammal appears small and could be a juvenile.

July 15, 2022

California swimmer says great white shark 'spit me out' after 'ferociously' biting him

A swimmer in California is living to tell his story after he says a great white shark bit him "ferociously" and "spit" him out on June 22.

July 15, 2022

Rare orange lobster saved by Florida Red Lobster restaurant: '1 in 30 million'

Staff at a Florida Red Lobster restaurant found a bright orange lobster in a recent shipment. They decided to save it — and brought it to Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

July 15, 2022

New York lifeguard returns to work after shark attack

A New York lifeguard has returned to work after being bitten by a shark during a training drill earlier this month. Shark sightings have increased near Long Island.

July 15, 2022

MacDill airmen rescue 8 civilians from sharks circling their capsized boat

Servicemen with MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa Bay, Florida rescued eight civilians circled by a shark after their small boat capsized during stormy weather.