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June 13, 2024

Wild pursuit leads Texas angler to catch and release massive hammerhead shark

A Texas angler reeled in a large hammerhead shark off the coast of North Padre Island in Corpus Christi, Texas, before releasing the 14-foot-long aquatic creature.

June 13, 2024

Montana photographer captures 'mind-blowing' images of rare white bison reportedly born at Yellowstone

Montana wildlife photographer, Erin Braaten, photographed a rare white bison calf at Yellowstone National Park which is believed to be a prophetic sign meaning "better times" are ahead.

June 13, 2024

Rare antelope dies at Tennessee zoo after choking on cap of discarded baby food pouch

Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee, has announced that Lief, a 7-year-old male sitatunga antelope, died after choking on part of a baby food pouch that was left behind by a zoo visitor.

June 12, 2024

US Park Police investigate 'criminal activity' after anti-Israel protests at White House

U.S. Park Police say they are investigating “criminal activity" after thousands of anti-Israel agitators descended on Washington, D.C.’s Lafayette Square over the weekend.

June 12, 2024

Body of missing skier in Mount Rainier National Park recovered after 200-foot fall from waterfall: officials

Rangers in Mount Rainier National Park recovered the body of a female skier nearly three weeks after she appeared to have fallen 200 feet from a waterfall.

June 12, 2024

Amid surging cruise ship illnesses, experts share ways to stay safe on the high seas

Nothing disrupts a cruise ship vacation like an outbreak of illness — but by taking the proper preventative measures, you can help reduce the risk of seafaring sickness.

June 11, 2024

Colorado rescue crews race to find missing hiker, dog near Aspen trail

Rescue crews in Colorado are racing to find a 75-year-old woman and her dog, who were reported missing on Sunday night after they did not return from Triangle Peak.

June 10, 2024

Park ranger dies in freak accident while helping visitors during annual festival

Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah lost one of its park rangers after he tripped and fell on Friday night while helping a visitor during the annual Astronomy Festival.

June 10, 2024

Kite surfer uses rocks to spell out 'HELP' in sand to prompt rescue at California beach

A kite surfer was rescued on Sunday from a Bay Area beach after using rocks to spell out "HELP" in the sand, prompting a CalFire helicopter rescue.

June 10, 2024

Video shows kite surfer being rescued from California beach

A kite surfer was rescued on Sunday after using rocks on the beach to spell out the word “HELP.” (Credit: X/@CALFIRECZU)