Sunday, October 26, 2014
Man almost died trying to rescue parrot from tree
After realizing his roommate's pet parrot was missing a Florida man nearly died trying to get it back.
For the past three months, 50-year-old Kenny Corley of Punta Gorda has been taking care of his roommate's pet bird named Chuckles.
Over that time, Chuckles has grown quite fond of Corley and now follows him everywhere.
When Chuckles followed Corley outside on Wednesday morning only to perch herself at the top of a 30-foot tree, Corley climbed up right after her. That's when disaster struck. "She was up there saying 'What are you doing? What are you doing?'" said Corley. "I said I'm coming for you, what do you think I'm doing!"
But after making it the top of the tree, Corley fell more than 20 feet back down and was lodged against a tree branch. "I was more worried about the bird than myself," said Corley. While Corley was able to call for help, it took more than an hour for firefighters to rescue him using a harness. Remarkably Corley says he only suffered three bruised ribs and a swollen knee during the fall.
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Firefighters say his injuries could have been worse had he not become lodged in the tree. Thankfully, firefighters were later able to rescue Chuckles as well. "Ol' Chuckles is a good bird, I about had a heart attack when I lost her. Thank God I got her back now. I'll be able to sleep easy tonight," said Corley. Both Corley and Chuckles are now recovering back at home. Corley says he has no regrets and would do it all over again to get his favourite parrot back home.
When Chuckles followed Corley outside on Wednesday morning only to perch herself at the top of a 30-foot tree, Corley climbed up right after her. That's when disaster struck. "She was up there saying 'What are you doing? What are you doing?'" said Corley. "I said I'm coming for you, what do you think I'm doing!"
But after making it the top of the tree, Corley fell more than 20 feet back down and was lodged against a tree branch. "I was more worried about the bird than myself," said Corley. While Corley was able to call for help, it took more than an hour for firefighters to rescue him using a harness. Remarkably Corley says he only suffered three bruised ribs and a swollen knee during the fall.
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Firefighters say his injuries could have been worse had he not become lodged in the tree. Thankfully, firefighters were later able to rescue Chuckles as well. "Ol' Chuckles is a good bird, I about had a heart attack when I lost her. Thank God I got her back now. I'll be able to sleep easy tonight," said Corley. Both Corley and Chuckles are now recovering back at home. Corley says he has no regrets and would do it all over again to get his favourite parrot back home.
Man wearing zebra-print dress robbed bank
Police in Rochester, New Hampshire, are looking for the man they say robbed a Bank of New Hampshire on Thursday.
Police say the man entered the building at approximately 4:29pm and passed a note to the teller demanding money from the drawer.
The suspect did not mention or display a weapon. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’5”-5’9” tall with a thin build.
He was wearing a light coloured hat or bandana on his head, black rimmed glasses, a white shirt and wearing a zebra print dress with a black overcoat. He was also wearing tan nylons over his head.
Police say the man entered the building at approximately 4:29pm and passed a note to the teller demanding money from the drawer.
The suspect did not mention or display a weapon. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’5”-5’9” tall with a thin build.
He was wearing a light coloured hat or bandana on his head, black rimmed glasses, a white shirt and wearing a zebra print dress with a black overcoat. He was also wearing tan nylons over his head.
Squirrel in police car allowed to go free
On Thursday, a small passenger hopped in to a police car in Michigan.
A squirrel made itself at home in the back of a Grand Rapids Police Department squad car.
"A prisoner got a little 'squirrelly' today," the department said. "Lesson learned!"
The animal avoided any time in lock-up and was released back into nature.
A squirrel made itself at home in the back of a Grand Rapids Police Department squad car.
"A prisoner got a little 'squirrelly' today," the department said. "Lesson learned!"
The animal avoided any time in lock-up and was released back into nature.
Police to pay man compensation after his confiscated alcohol was replaced with water
Swedish police say they will pay a man 16,000 kronor (£1,370, $2,200) in damages after much of the alcohol they confiscated from him was stolen and many of the bottles they returned were filled with water.
Police suspected the man had contravened alcohol laws after he returned from a trip to Germany with large quantities of wine, beer and spirits. They raided his home in April 2007 and confiscated the alcohol. Four years later, the charges against him were dropped.
But when he was reunited with the consignment, the owner of the alcohol quickly realized that a lot of it was missing, while some of the wine, beer and cider had passed its best-before date.
He also discovered that an unidentified drinker had consumed five bottles of vodka and ten bottles of gin and replaced their contents with water. Police did not discover who in their ranks had targeted the confiscated alcohol but admitted neglect in the case. They said the sum they had agreed to pay covered the lion's share of the stolen alcohol and the watered-down bottles.
Police suspected the man had contravened alcohol laws after he returned from a trip to Germany with large quantities of wine, beer and spirits. They raided his home in April 2007 and confiscated the alcohol. Four years later, the charges against him were dropped.
But when he was reunited with the consignment, the owner of the alcohol quickly realized that a lot of it was missing, while some of the wine, beer and cider had passed its best-before date.
He also discovered that an unidentified drinker had consumed five bottles of vodka and ten bottles of gin and replaced their contents with water. Police did not discover who in their ranks had targeted the confiscated alcohol but admitted neglect in the case. They said the sum they had agreed to pay covered the lion's share of the stolen alcohol and the watered-down bottles.
Wife beat up man for asking for more chapatis
Asking for more chapatis from his wife for dinner proved to be a costly affair for a fireman in Sabarmati, Gujarat, India. He had to forgo his evening meal and sustained injuries in a scuffle with his wife, a complaint at Sabarmati police station states. Apparently, the infuriated woman had used a stone to hit her 40- year-old husband on his forehead, leaving him in a trail of blood. She even allegedly threatened to kill him and their two sons before locking them up.
According to neighbours, the man was rescued by police. A Sabarmati police source said, "Mahendra Mali Marathi works as a fireman and stays at the staff quarters above the Sabarmati fire station.
"He returned home after duty at around 10pm on October 6. Tired and hungry, he sat down for dinner. But the two small chapatis in his plate made Marathi furious." When he demanded more, his wife Ujjwala asked him to cook for himself, the source said. When he persisted, she flared up. Picking up a stone lying in the flower pot, she allegedly hit her husband on his forehead. Eyewitnesses said that in a fit of rage, the 38-year-old woman broke window panes and a clock. She then walked out after locking Marathi and their 14-year-old and 10-year-old sons.
Onlookers who had gathered called police who broke open the door to rescue Marathi and his children. Women officers had to be called in to bring Ujjwala under control. The bleeding man was rushed to a private hospital nearby. He received five stitches on his forehead. Marathi said: "She had served two small chapatis, while I usually eat four big chapatis. When I asked for more, she hit me with a stone. I have filed a police complaint." Sabarmati Police Sub Inspector U J Joshi said, "Marathi and his wife had a scuffle over rotis, after which she hit him with a stone and even threatened to kill him and their sons. We have lodged a complaint."
Ujjwala thereafter moved to her brother's house. Backing her sister, Santosh Mali (28), said: "A false case has been foisted on my sister. Two months ago we had gone to file a complaint of domestic violence with Odhav police, but after Marathi promised not to beat up my sister again we arrived at a compromise." Regarding the October 6 incident, Mali said, "Ujjwala was asleep when my brother-in-law came from work and woke her up by pulling her hair. Whatever she did was in self-defence. She then ran out of the house after bolting the door from outside. When Marathi was in hospital with the children, my sister locked herself up in the house and called me up to take her away." Mali said they are planning to lodge a complaint soon.
"He returned home after duty at around 10pm on October 6. Tired and hungry, he sat down for dinner. But the two small chapatis in his plate made Marathi furious." When he demanded more, his wife Ujjwala asked him to cook for himself, the source said. When he persisted, she flared up. Picking up a stone lying in the flower pot, she allegedly hit her husband on his forehead. Eyewitnesses said that in a fit of rage, the 38-year-old woman broke window panes and a clock. She then walked out after locking Marathi and their 14-year-old and 10-year-old sons.
Onlookers who had gathered called police who broke open the door to rescue Marathi and his children. Women officers had to be called in to bring Ujjwala under control. The bleeding man was rushed to a private hospital nearby. He received five stitches on his forehead. Marathi said: "She had served two small chapatis, while I usually eat four big chapatis. When I asked for more, she hit me with a stone. I have filed a police complaint." Sabarmati Police Sub Inspector U J Joshi said, "Marathi and his wife had a scuffle over rotis, after which she hit him with a stone and even threatened to kill him and their sons. We have lodged a complaint."
Ujjwala thereafter moved to her brother's house. Backing her sister, Santosh Mali (28), said: "A false case has been foisted on my sister. Two months ago we had gone to file a complaint of domestic violence with Odhav police, but after Marathi promised not to beat up my sister again we arrived at a compromise." Regarding the October 6 incident, Mali said, "Ujjwala was asleep when my brother-in-law came from work and woke her up by pulling her hair. Whatever she did was in self-defence. She then ran out of the house after bolting the door from outside. When Marathi was in hospital with the children, my sister locked herself up in the house and called me up to take her away." Mali said they are planning to lodge a complaint soon.
Sword man told to avoid politicians
A man who threatened to kill Glasgow City Council leader Gordon Matheson with a samurai sword has been ordered to keep away from politicians.
David Wardrop, 29, from Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, took the weapon to the City Chambers on 2 June.
Glasgow Sheriff Court heard that Wardrop entered Glasgow City Council headquarters.
He asked to speak with Mr Matheson and was asked if he had an appointment to which he replied "justice". When questioned what he meant he said "just justice". The staff noticed Wardrop was holding a sword in his right hand which was partially covered by his right leg and told him he was not allowed in the building with it. He was asked to leave and made his way to the pavement outside.
A worried receptionist followed Wardrop who was seen kneeling down holding the sword with both hands across his body. He was asked to hand it over, which he did, and the receptionist put it behind the desk inside. The court heard Wardrop came back into the waiting area and the police were contacted. When they arrived they asked Wardrop about the sword and he said "It was to assassinate the leader of the City Chambers".
The court was told a rucksack and a sheath was found outside the building. Sheriff Joseph Platt handed Wardrop a community payback order with a number of conditions including that he will be supervised for three years. He must also work with a doctor during this time to improve his mental health. The sheriff also ordered that Wardrop must not approach or contact, or attempt to approach or contact, any elected council member.
He asked to speak with Mr Matheson and was asked if he had an appointment to which he replied "justice". When questioned what he meant he said "just justice". The staff noticed Wardrop was holding a sword in his right hand which was partially covered by his right leg and told him he was not allowed in the building with it. He was asked to leave and made his way to the pavement outside.
A worried receptionist followed Wardrop who was seen kneeling down holding the sword with both hands across his body. He was asked to hand it over, which he did, and the receptionist put it behind the desk inside. The court heard Wardrop came back into the waiting area and the police were contacted. When they arrived they asked Wardrop about the sword and he said "It was to assassinate the leader of the City Chambers".
The court was told a rucksack and a sheath was found outside the building. Sheriff Joseph Platt handed Wardrop a community payback order with a number of conditions including that he will be supervised for three years. He must also work with a doctor during this time to improve his mental health. The sheriff also ordered that Wardrop must not approach or contact, or attempt to approach or contact, any elected council member.
Police investigate more than a mile long trail of human blood
A trail of blood more than a mile long is being investigated by police in Hull, East Yorkshire.
The force is urging the injured person to make contact with them or seek medical attention as soon as possible. Tests have confirmed the blood is genuine.
The blood trail stretches from St Andrew's Dock, to parts of Hessle Road, and Cholmley Street. Detective Inspector Joanne Roe said: "We know the blood is that of a human.
"Due to the substantial amount of blood found, we believe the person could be severely injured and may need medical treatment immediately. We are urging that person to come forward now to get help."
The force is urging the injured person to make contact with them or seek medical attention as soon as possible. Tests have confirmed the blood is genuine.
The blood trail stretches from St Andrew's Dock, to parts of Hessle Road, and Cholmley Street. Detective Inspector Joanne Roe said: "We know the blood is that of a human.
"Due to the substantial amount of blood found, we believe the person could be severely injured and may need medical treatment immediately. We are urging that person to come forward now to get help."
Concorde nose droops after 37 years following restoration
Volunteers have restored a Concorde enabling its nose cone to "droop" for the first time in 37 years.
The aircraft is housed at Imperial War Museum Duxford, in Cambridgeshire.
Its electrical and hydraulics systems, last operated in 1977, were restored making it the only one in the UK with a working nose cone, the museum said. It was unveiled to mark the 11th anniversary of the last commercial Concorde flight which took place on 24 October 2003.
The museum's model is owned by the Duxford Aviation Society whose members carried out the cockpit restoration with the help of Heritage Concorde, a group of ex-Concorde engineers and enthusiasts. Concorde G-AXDN was the British pre-production model used for testing.
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It was donated to the society in 1977 when it was no longer required. Steve Jeal, from the society, said: "Sadly, it will never fly again but we have been determined to bring some life back to this unique aircraft." As well as the "famous nose droop", the cockpit lighting was also restored, he said.
Its electrical and hydraulics systems, last operated in 1977, were restored making it the only one in the UK with a working nose cone, the museum said. It was unveiled to mark the 11th anniversary of the last commercial Concorde flight which took place on 24 October 2003.
The museum's model is owned by the Duxford Aviation Society whose members carried out the cockpit restoration with the help of Heritage Concorde, a group of ex-Concorde engineers and enthusiasts. Concorde G-AXDN was the British pre-production model used for testing.
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It was donated to the society in 1977 when it was no longer required. Steve Jeal, from the society, said: "Sadly, it will never fly again but we have been determined to bring some life back to this unique aircraft." As well as the "famous nose droop", the cockpit lighting was also restored, he said.
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