October 6, 2023 Manatee rescued after it was found stranded on coastal island A nearly 11-foot manatee was spotted in coastal waterways near Clearwater, Florida. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and local police helped rescue the animal and safely restored it to open water.
October 5, 2023 Nevada jury awards $228M in damages in lawsuit against Real Water over liver illnesses A jury has awarded over $228 million in damages to multiple plaintiffs who sued a Las Vegas-based bottled water company, Real Water, after its product was linked to liver illnesses.
October 4, 2023 Arizona cancels leases that allowed Saudi-owned farm to use state’s water for foreign purposes Gov. Katie Hobbs has decided to terminate land leases for Fondomonte Arizona, a Saudi-owned farm that has used Arizona’s free water for foreign purposes.
October 4, 2023 Sea turtle with net around its neck is rescued by speedboat tour guide in heroic moment A sea turtle was spotted with an old fishing net around its neck and body by members of a speedboat tour in Thailand. The heroic civilians stopped to help and set the creature free.
September 28, 2023 Biden approves federal disaster assistance for Louisiana's battle against saltwater intrusion President Joe Biden has announced the availability of federal disaster assistance for Louisiana, where efforts are underway to combat the leak of saltwater into the Mississippi River.
September 28, 2023 State officials dismissed from Benton Harbor, MI lead lawsuit U.S. District Judge Hala Jarbou on Thursday dismissed Michigan officials from a lawsuit over past lead contamination in Benton Harbor's drinking water.
September 27, 2023 Rare octopus seen during deep-sea exploration A "Dumbo" octopus was spotted during recent deep-sea exploration in Honolulu, Hawaii. The animal was spotted at over 5,000 feet below sea level. The expedition was funded by NOAA Ocean Exploration via the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute.
September 22, 2023 Louisiana governor plans to request federal emergency declaration over saltwater intrusion threatening water Louisiana's governor said his administration plans to request an emergency declaration from the federal government connected to saltwater creeping into the Mississippi River.
September 22, 2023 Texas siblings reunite in emotional video after brother saves 2-year-old sister from drowning A Texas family reunited after the 18-year-old son saved the 2-year-old daughter from drowning in a backyard pool. Doctors said the son's quick decision to perform CPR saved the child's life.
September 22, 2023 Sweet reunion: Brother and sister reunite after near-death drowning experience Rose Johnson, 2, nearly drowned in the family's backyard pool in La Vernia, Texas, before her brother, Eric Johnson, 18, saved her by performing CPR. See their sweet reunion just days after the incident.
