Saturday, October 25, 2014
Leopard and cub cross river
A leopard and its cub cross the Sabie River at the Kruger National Park in South Africa.
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Wildebeest migration time-lapse
Footage shot by British wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas over five days in Northern Serengeti, Tanzania, showing thousands of migrating wildebeest crossing the Mara River while moving south into Tanzania from Kenya.
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Stolen chicken wing led to man being knocked unconcious by pool ball and stabbing
Police officers in Collier, Florida, say a man who stole a chicken wing from another diner was knocked out when another patron threw a pool ball at his head.
His friend, who was also involved in the ensuing brawl, had to be flown to the hospital for serious injuries after he was stabbed. Deputies arrested Amaury Perez, 28, of East Naples, on Tuesday.
According to reports, Perez and four others were at Bowland Beacon on Sept. 28 when they noticed people at another table were calling them names. One of the victims walked by Perez and his friends and took a chicken wing off of their table. Perez and his friends threw a pool ball at a man who fell unconscious.
The group then beat up a second victim and stabbed him in the leg and abdomen. Number plates from the suspects’ car were recorded as they fled the bowling alley. Deputies later tracked them to Perez, who is the only one to be arrested in the incident so far.
His friend, who was also involved in the ensuing brawl, had to be flown to the hospital for serious injuries after he was stabbed. Deputies arrested Amaury Perez, 28, of East Naples, on Tuesday.
According to reports, Perez and four others were at Bowland Beacon on Sept. 28 when they noticed people at another table were calling them names. One of the victims walked by Perez and his friends and took a chicken wing off of their table. Perez and his friends threw a pool ball at a man who fell unconscious.
The group then beat up a second victim and stabbed him in the leg and abdomen. Number plates from the suspects’ car were recorded as they fled the bowling alley. Deputies later tracked them to Perez, who is the only one to be arrested in the incident so far.
Homeowner surprised by salamander pile-up on doorstep
The St. Louis office of the Missouri Department of Conservation received a call last week from a homeowner who found a pile of ringed salamanders trapped in an outside stairway.
In autumn they travel by night to fishless woodland ponds where they may congregate by the hundreds for breeding. The salamanders were moved to a nearby fishless pond so they could continue.
In autumn they travel by night to fishless woodland ponds where they may congregate by the hundreds for breeding. The salamanders were moved to a nearby fishless pond so they could continue.
Taiwan's Meat-shaped Stone is returning home
One of Taiwan's more unusual national treasures is returning home after an exhibition drew thousands of visitors in Japan.
Nearly 84,000 people went to see the famous Meat-shaped Stone, which was on display at Japan's Kyushu National Museum in the southern city of Fukuoka, a daily average of 5,995 visitors.
One of Taiwan's most revered artefacts, the Meat-shaped Stone is a piece of jasper, carved and dyed to resemble a chunk of stewed pork. According to the National Palace Museum, the craftsman "took the rich natural resources of this stone and carved it with great precision... the veining and hair follicles making the piece appear even more realistic."
Concerns for the Meat-shaped Stone's safety mean that the Taiwanese museum has kept its travel plans a closely guarded secret. But it's known that it had to undergo a 24-hour period of motionless after it had been packed before it was allowed to travel.
Nearly 84,000 people went to see the famous Meat-shaped Stone, which was on display at Japan's Kyushu National Museum in the southern city of Fukuoka, a daily average of 5,995 visitors.
One of Taiwan's most revered artefacts, the Meat-shaped Stone is a piece of jasper, carved and dyed to resemble a chunk of stewed pork. According to the National Palace Museum, the craftsman "took the rich natural resources of this stone and carved it with great precision... the veining and hair follicles making the piece appear even more realistic."
Concerns for the Meat-shaped Stone's safety mean that the Taiwanese museum has kept its travel plans a closely guarded secret. But it's known that it had to undergo a 24-hour period of motionless after it had been packed before it was allowed to travel.
Terrified woman called SSPCA to report rubber snake
A terrified woman called the Scottish SPCA after finding a stray snake, only to discover it was made of rubber.
They were alerted after a member of the public spotted the two and a half foot long creature on Glasgow's Claremont Street.
When Senior Inspector Billy Linton arrived he was amused to find a toy snake. Billy said, "The woman had put a cardboard box over the 'snake' to contain it and I lifted it with caution as I expected the snake to be moving.
"However, I soon realised it was made of rubber. The toy is quite lifelike so I can understand why the woman was fooled. She genuinely thought it was real and was very frightened.
"Many of the incidents I attend involve injured and neglected animals, so this was a bit of light hearted relief and it certainly put a smile on my face. While this particular rescue turned out to be a false alarm, we'd still always encourage anyone with concerns for an animal to contact us."
When Senior Inspector Billy Linton arrived he was amused to find a toy snake. Billy said, "The woman had put a cardboard box over the 'snake' to contain it and I lifted it with caution as I expected the snake to be moving.
"However, I soon realised it was made of rubber. The toy is quite lifelike so I can understand why the woman was fooled. She genuinely thought it was real and was very frightened.
"Many of the incidents I attend involve injured and neglected animals, so this was a bit of light hearted relief and it certainly put a smile on my face. While this particular rescue turned out to be a false alarm, we'd still always encourage anyone with concerns for an animal to contact us."
Woman suing drum shop over claims cymbal strike caused tinnitus
A woman is suing a drum shop for £20,000 damages after she claims she developed tinnitus when a cymbal was struck as she was visiting to buy earplugs for her son.
Dorothy Brannigan, 54, maintains that she became aware of pain in both ears immediately after leaving RWJ Drum Store in Perth, Scotland.
She claims that as she was getting ready to leave, owner Kevin Smith struck a large cymbal with force at least twice, allegedly to demonstrate the effects of the condition.
In the action it is said she told Mr Smith that her son, who was taking a sound engineering course, had been suffering from the condition and his doctor had advised he use ear protection. She maintains that having made her purchase she turned and walked towards the door of the shop on February 15, 2011. But she alleges Mr Smith shouted for her to wait and walked towards her holding a drum stick and cymbal. Her counsel Stephen Laing said: "He lifted the cymbal up to around level with the pursuer's ear with his arm outstretched. The cymbal was approximately four to five feet away from the pursuer's ear.
"Without giving the pursuer warning the defender proceeded to strike the cymbal with force at least twice producing a sudden loud, high-pitched, bell-like sound that resonated towards the pursuer and had a long sustain. There was approximately 15 seconds between each strike with force upon the cymbal. He said to the pursuer: 'Imagine that all the time'." Ms Brannigan, of Perth, said that after she got home she became aware of ringing in her ears which became louder over the following weeks. She tried to go to her work as a nursery assistant but struggled because the noise aggravated her tinnitus and the condition made it hard for her to sleep.
The court also heard that she bought custom made ear plugs which she wore constantly at work for two years. Mr Laing said his client's hearing has returned to normal but the tinnitus persists and she avoids noisy surroundings. She uses ear plugs when carrying out tasks such as vacuuming or using a blender and when going to the hairdresser or dentist. He added that she is anxious about flying as she had found that increases the volume of the tinnitus. Ms Brannigan is seeking compensation for her pain and suffering and various expenses. It is claimed by Mr Smith's lawyers that he is not liable in the action and the sum sued for is excessive.
In the action it is said she told Mr Smith that her son, who was taking a sound engineering course, had been suffering from the condition and his doctor had advised he use ear protection. She maintains that having made her purchase she turned and walked towards the door of the shop on February 15, 2011. But she alleges Mr Smith shouted for her to wait and walked towards her holding a drum stick and cymbal. Her counsel Stephen Laing said: "He lifted the cymbal up to around level with the pursuer's ear with his arm outstretched. The cymbal was approximately four to five feet away from the pursuer's ear.
"Without giving the pursuer warning the defender proceeded to strike the cymbal with force at least twice producing a sudden loud, high-pitched, bell-like sound that resonated towards the pursuer and had a long sustain. There was approximately 15 seconds between each strike with force upon the cymbal. He said to the pursuer: 'Imagine that all the time'." Ms Brannigan, of Perth, said that after she got home she became aware of ringing in her ears which became louder over the following weeks. She tried to go to her work as a nursery assistant but struggled because the noise aggravated her tinnitus and the condition made it hard for her to sleep.
The court also heard that she bought custom made ear plugs which she wore constantly at work for two years. Mr Laing said his client's hearing has returned to normal but the tinnitus persists and she avoids noisy surroundings. She uses ear plugs when carrying out tasks such as vacuuming or using a blender and when going to the hairdresser or dentist. He added that she is anxious about flying as she had found that increases the volume of the tinnitus. Ms Brannigan is seeking compensation for her pain and suffering and various expenses. It is claimed by Mr Smith's lawyers that he is not liable in the action and the sum sued for is excessive.
Blind man claimed guide dog misled him when he harassed family about inheritance
A blind man convicted of harassing his family in a furious doorstep row over £100,000 inheritance claimed he had literally been led up the garden path when he was taken there by his guide dog.
Raymond Knott, 62, denied intending to go to the address and instead blamed his pooch, claiming he had been led there without realising.
He said he was completely surprised when he discovered where he was but "took the opportunity" to knock on the door. The grandfather then verbally abused daughter-in-law Rachael Knott, accusing her of swindling him out of the cash, before demanding it back. When she asked him to leave he told her to "scream away" before continuously holding down the doorbell for around a minute, a court heard.
Courtney Daley, prosecuting, said: "When she [Rachael] opened the door she found Knott standing there and they had a verbal argument where he said he wanted his money back. She asked him to leave but he stepped forward and said he was going to start on her parents and put them all over the papers." She added Knott had had a T-shirt printed with the slogan: Would you or would you not steal £102,000?" on the front.
Knott, of Castle Cary, Somerset pleaded guilty to pursuing a course of conduct amounting to the harassment of Rachael Knott. He was handed a restraining order prohibiting him from contacting his son and daughter-in-law directly or indirectly and from going to their address. South Somerset Magistrates Court heard Knott's father had died earlier this year, and left him £102,000 in his will. To stop him from losing his benefits, Knott, who is registered blind, handed it to his grandchildren, the court was told. But in April he was reported to police by his son after he began harassing him, and his wife, in relation to the money.
He said he was completely surprised when he discovered where he was but "took the opportunity" to knock on the door. The grandfather then verbally abused daughter-in-law Rachael Knott, accusing her of swindling him out of the cash, before demanding it back. When she asked him to leave he told her to "scream away" before continuously holding down the doorbell for around a minute, a court heard.
Courtney Daley, prosecuting, said: "When she [Rachael] opened the door she found Knott standing there and they had a verbal argument where he said he wanted his money back. She asked him to leave but he stepped forward and said he was going to start on her parents and put them all over the papers." She added Knott had had a T-shirt printed with the slogan: Would you or would you not steal £102,000?" on the front.
Knott, of Castle Cary, Somerset pleaded guilty to pursuing a course of conduct amounting to the harassment of Rachael Knott. He was handed a restraining order prohibiting him from contacting his son and daughter-in-law directly or indirectly and from going to their address. South Somerset Magistrates Court heard Knott's father had died earlier this year, and left him £102,000 in his will. To stop him from losing his benefits, Knott, who is registered blind, handed it to his grandchildren, the court was told. But in April he was reported to police by his son after he began harassing him, and his wife, in relation to the money.
Police investigation after thieves stole garden shed but left all the contents
Devon and Cornwall police are investigating the ‘unusual’ theft of a complete garden shed.
The shed's contents were first taken out before the thieves made off with the structure itself.
Police think somebody must have seen the shed being picked up and hauled away. The incident occurred sometime between Friday October 17 and Tuesday, October 22, at an unoccupied house in Heathfield, Newton Abbot.
The garden shed was removed from the rear garden and the contents were left in the rear garden. Officers have described the incident as 'most unusual'.
Acting Detective Sergeant Shane Robertson of Newton Abbot CID commented “This is a very unusual crime and I believe that someone local would have seen the removal of the shed”.
Police think somebody must have seen the shed being picked up and hauled away. The incident occurred sometime between Friday October 17 and Tuesday, October 22, at an unoccupied house in Heathfield, Newton Abbot.
The garden shed was removed from the rear garden and the contents were left in the rear garden. Officers have described the incident as 'most unusual'.
Acting Detective Sergeant Shane Robertson of Newton Abbot CID commented “This is a very unusual crime and I believe that someone local would have seen the removal of the shed”.
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