Woman hospitalized after suffering 15 spider bites, contracting flesh-eating bacteria
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Japanese city searching for wild monkeys after nearly 40 people attacked
The wild monkey attacks have reportedly included a 4-year-old girl who was scratched during an apartment break-in. In another incident, a monkey breached a kindergarten classroom.
The wild monkey attacks have reportedly included a 4-year-old girl who was scratched during an apartment break-in. In another incident, a monkey breached a kindergarten classroom.
Pennsylvania man dies after he was strangled by pet snake that was later shot by police
A man has died days after he was found with a snake wrapped around his neck inside his home in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. An officer who responded to the scene shot and killed the snake, authorities say.
A man has died days after he was found with a snake wrapped around his neck inside his home in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. An officer who responded to the scene shot and killed the snake, authorities say.
Alligator bites 13-year-old in Hardee County
A teenager was hospitalized after she was bitten by an alligator in Hardee County.
A teenager was hospitalized after she was bitten by an alligator in Hardee County.
TikTok trend threatens safety of sea turtles on Bay Area beaches
A new TikTok trend may be harming baby sea turtles trying to make their way into the water.
A new TikTok trend may be harming baby sea turtles trying to make their way into the water.
100-pound sailfish leaps out of water, stabs woman off Florida coast
A 70-year-old woman was stabbed by a 100-pound sailfish that leaped out of the water and attacked her as her companions were trying to reel it in on a boat near the Florida coast, authorities said.
A 70-year-old woman was stabbed by a 100-pound sailfish that leaped out of the water and attacked her as her companions were trying to reel it in on a boat near the Florida coast, authorities said.
Turtle nesting season brings in record-breaking numbers, Mote Marine says
Mote Marine said this turtle nesting season was record-breaking. So far, preliminary counts show there were more than 4,000 nests along the beaches from Longboat Key through Venice, which is almost 1,000 more than last year.
Mote Marine said this turtle nesting season was record-breaking. So far, preliminary counts show there were more than 4,000 nests along the beaches from Longboat Key through Venice, which is almost 1,000 more than last year.
New moon will change inshore fish movement
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says he is looking forward to the upcoming new moon, which mean more moving water. It will concentrate the inshore bite during the day since they won?t have the natural light to feed at night. At night though, you?ll find a concentration of fish near those dock and bridge lights.
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says he is looking forward to the upcoming new moon, which mean more moving water. It will concentrate the inshore bite during the day since they won?t have the natural light to feed at night. At night though, you?ll find a concentration of fish near those dock and bridge lights.
Bishop Museum gets $547k grant to expand manatee rehabilitation
Sick and injured Florida manatees being nursed back to health are about to get even better care in Tampa Bay.
Sick and injured Florida manatees being nursed back to health are about to get even better care in Tampa Bay.
Giant African snails found in Pasco County test positive for dangerous parasite
The Florida Department of Agriculture confirmed Thursday that giant African land snails found in Pasco County tested positive for a dangerous parasite called rat lungworm.
The Florida Department of Agriculture confirmed Thursday that giant African land snails found in Pasco County tested positive for a dangerous parasite called rat lungworm.
Grizzly bear returns, kills woman after she scared him off an hour earlier
Bear attacks are rare, but a woman camping in Montana scared a bear off only for it to come back to her tent and kill her.
Bear attacks are rare, but a woman camping in Montana scared a bear off only for it to come back to her tent and kill her.
Lakeland encourages residents to plant milkweed to increase endangered monarch butterfly population
The monarch butterfly is disappearing and Lakeland officials are encouraging residents to take simple steps so the insects don’t go extinct.
The monarch butterfly is disappearing and Lakeland officials are encouraging residents to take simple steps so the insects don’t go extinct.
Beloved monarch butterflies are officially on the endangered species list
Monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered because of fast dwindling populations in North America.
Monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered because of fast dwindling populations in North America.
Sarasota man found naked with arm gone after gator attack, witnesses say
A man was hospitalized after he was attacked by a gator in Manatee County, authorities said.
A man was hospitalized after he was attacked by a gator in Manatee County, authorities said.
2-year-old Florida panther hit and killed by vehicle, officials say
Another young female panther was struck and killed by a vehicle in Collier County. So far this year, 18 of the 20 Florida panther deaths were a result of car collisions.
Another young female panther was struck and killed by a vehicle in Collier County. So far this year, 18 of the 20 Florida panther deaths were a result of car collisions.
Great White shark washes ashore on Long Island
Authorities say the 7-to-8-foot long shark was spotted by a resident before it washed back out to sea.
Authorities say the 7-to-8-foot long shark was spotted by a resident before it washed back out to sea.
Virginia man catches 66-pound blue catfish, breaks state record
The fish – which Jason Emmel caught with a bow and arrow in the Pamunkey River on Monday – was 3 feet, 6 inches long.
The fish – which Jason Emmel caught with a bow and arrow in the Pamunkey River on Monday – was 3 feet, 6 inches long.
Pennsylvania officer shoots 15-foot snake that wrapped itself around man's neck
Officers in Pennsylvania shot and killed a snake after they say it wrapped itself around a man's neck Wednesday afternoon.
Officers in Pennsylvania shot and killed a snake after they say it wrapped itself around a man's neck Wednesday afternoon.
Florida officials: Starvation threat not over for manatees
Fewer manatee deaths have been recorded so far this year in Florida compared to the record-setting numbers in 2021, but wildlife officials cautioned that chronic starvation remains an ongoing threat.
Fewer manatee deaths have been recorded so far this year in Florida compared to the record-setting numbers in 2021, but wildlife officials cautioned that chronic starvation remains an ongoing threat.
Baby dolphin in critical condition after becoming tangled in crab trap on Clearwater Beach
A young dolphin found tangled in a crab trap on Clearwater Beach is in critical condition, according to SeaWorld Orlando officials. The dolphin was found near Pier 60, and was taken directly to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation.
A young dolphin found tangled in a crab trap on Clearwater Beach is in critical condition, according to SeaWorld Orlando officials. The dolphin was found near Pier 60, and was taken directly to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation.