Saturday, July 25, 2015
Dog swims with pod of dolphins
Louie befriends a pod of dolphins at Mandurah in Western Australia.
LiveLeak link. Original Facebook video.
LiveLeak link. Original Facebook video.
Baby raccoon snorkels for its dinner
Joel Rosenthal recently filmed these baby raccoons that are living under his deck.
One of them eats in a particularly enthusiastic manner.
Watch the video here.
One of them eats in a particularly enthusiastic manner.
Watch the video here.
Cocaine suspect claimed powdered nose was due to having just eaten a doughnut
A man from Wayne, New Jersey, caught with cocaine and a loaded handgun tried to explain away the powder on his face by telling police that he had just eaten a doughnut, authorities have said.
Police pulled over the Jeep Grand Cherokee that 30-year-old Octavio Delasuaree was driving after it cut off their patrol car on Sunday night, according to Capt. Laurence Martin. Officers Joseph Rooney and Robert Fernandez noticed Delasuaree was having laboured breathing, while his hands were shaking uncontrollably, Martin said.
Delasuaree also had powder around his nostrils and mouth, Martin added. "Mr. Delasuaree attempted to explain his condition by stating he had just eaten a doughnut," the captain said. "The officers observed a clear plastic bag on the floor that was suspected cocaine." Police discovered 17 oxycodone pills and a Sig Sauer 9mm semi-automatic handgun in the passenger seat-area.
The gun was loaded with four hollow point bullets. Delasuaree told police the gun was for his own protection, according to authorities. He was arrested on charges including possession of a firearm as a convicted felon and drug offences. Police said Delasuaree was ordered held on $100,000 bail, with no 10 percent option.
Police pulled over the Jeep Grand Cherokee that 30-year-old Octavio Delasuaree was driving after it cut off their patrol car on Sunday night, according to Capt. Laurence Martin. Officers Joseph Rooney and Robert Fernandez noticed Delasuaree was having laboured breathing, while his hands were shaking uncontrollably, Martin said.
Delasuaree also had powder around his nostrils and mouth, Martin added. "Mr. Delasuaree attempted to explain his condition by stating he had just eaten a doughnut," the captain said. "The officers observed a clear plastic bag on the floor that was suspected cocaine." Police discovered 17 oxycodone pills and a Sig Sauer 9mm semi-automatic handgun in the passenger seat-area.
The gun was loaded with four hollow point bullets. Delasuaree told police the gun was for his own protection, according to authorities. He was arrested on charges including possession of a firearm as a convicted felon and drug offences. Police said Delasuaree was ordered held on $100,000 bail, with no 10 percent option.
Woman tried in vain to save injured opossom
Page Jones made a selfless stop early on Wednesday morning when she pulled over to help an opossum that was hit by a car on the Westpark Tollway near Houston, Texas.
Cameras along the Tollway filmed Jones frantically fanning the animal with a cloth bag she had with her.
"It lifted its head up and it looked at the car," Jones said.
"And I was just like, 'I've got to stop.' I know I must've looked crazy to the people coming up the Tollway." For 10 minutes she tried to keep it cool while waiting for help. Then Deputy Constable Aponte and Vernon Phillips with the Tollroad Authority pulled up. "The traffic is really scary - it's kind of nerve-racking," said Capt. Terry Allbritton with the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable's Office.
"We are concerned about the animal; we're also concerned about the citizen that's out there trying to help the animal." "We got the little guy into a sack and I was just like, 'Okay I'm going to take my bag of opossum to the Wildlife Center," said Jones. Jones quickly hugged both of the men who helped her, then rushed to the Wildlife Center of Texas, where she also volunteers.
YouTube link.
Unfortunately, the opossum didn't make it. But Jones would stop again if she saw a wounded animal on the side of the road. "It's kind of first instinct," Jones said. "You don't want it to suffer; you don't want it to die." Albrittion stressed that it's dangerous to stand alongside any roadway. If you find yourself stopping to help a wounded animal, let authorities know first so they can help keep you safe, too.
"And I was just like, 'I've got to stop.' I know I must've looked crazy to the people coming up the Tollway." For 10 minutes she tried to keep it cool while waiting for help. Then Deputy Constable Aponte and Vernon Phillips with the Tollroad Authority pulled up. "The traffic is really scary - it's kind of nerve-racking," said Capt. Terry Allbritton with the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable's Office.
"We are concerned about the animal; we're also concerned about the citizen that's out there trying to help the animal." "We got the little guy into a sack and I was just like, 'Okay I'm going to take my bag of opossum to the Wildlife Center," said Jones. Jones quickly hugged both of the men who helped her, then rushed to the Wildlife Center of Texas, where she also volunteers.
YouTube link.
Unfortunately, the opossum didn't make it. But Jones would stop again if she saw a wounded animal on the side of the road. "It's kind of first instinct," Jones said. "You don't want it to suffer; you don't want it to die." Albrittion stressed that it's dangerous to stand alongside any roadway. If you find yourself stopping to help a wounded animal, let authorities know first so they can help keep you safe, too.
Mother duck led babies on harrowing journey across busy highway
A mother duck took her family on a harrowing journey across a busy highway.
The ducks crossed four lanes of Interstate 35W near Mounds View, Minnesota.
Approaching cars quickly switch lanes, nearly hitting each other, but not the ducks.
YouTube link.
Somehow, the whole family made it safely to the grassy area on the other side of the road.
The ducks crossed four lanes of Interstate 35W near Mounds View, Minnesota.
Approaching cars quickly switch lanes, nearly hitting each other, but not the ducks.
YouTube link.
Somehow, the whole family made it safely to the grassy area on the other side of the road.
Police hunt raspberry-blowing woman
Police are hunting a "phantom raspberry blower" after several incidents by a woman aiming them at strangers in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
One man was left stunned after a "middle class looking woman with crazy hair" blew the raspberry in his general direction after he dared to cross her path in a supermarket car park.
He also claimed she started to film him. The man, who did not want to be named, said: "The bit that upset me most was the fact I had to clear a fleck of spit from my inner ear."
He also said when he turned around it appeared she was filming him or taking his photograph on a camera phone. A police spokesman said "We would like to hear of any other incidents involving this woman – it's very strange."
One man was left stunned after a "middle class looking woman with crazy hair" blew the raspberry in his general direction after he dared to cross her path in a supermarket car park.
He also claimed she started to film him. The man, who did not want to be named, said: "The bit that upset me most was the fact I had to clear a fleck of spit from my inner ear."
He also said when he turned around it appeared she was filming him or taking his photograph on a camera phone. A police spokesman said "We would like to hear of any other incidents involving this woman – it's very strange."
8-foot tall 'well-preserved yeti' sold at auction
An 8-foot (2.4m) tall "well-preserved yeti" has been sold at auction in Somerset for £1,350.
The specimen, described as having "some signs of wear" to its feet, was sold as part of an estate clearance.
Thought to have been commissioned by a Victorian shop keeper to enhance his business, the "mystical creature" in fact had the opposite effect. The giant stuffed creature had a guide price of £600 to £1,200. The lot was sold with an accompanying plaque, which describes the beast as a "particularly well preserved specimen of a yeti" and the only one "known to exist".
It also states that it was discovered "120 years ago in a crevasse into which he had fallen" on the borders of Azerbaijan. But, according to Shaun Rock from Yeovil Auction Rooms , the giant "Big Foot" was in fact made for a local chemist who thought it would be "good for business" in his shop.
"It had completely the opposite effect, people were scared to go in," he said. "Locals were scared to come out of the house because of this unknown creature and he lost his business." Although it has not been revealed who the buyer was, it is thought the "yeti" will be leaving the country.
Thought to have been commissioned by a Victorian shop keeper to enhance his business, the "mystical creature" in fact had the opposite effect. The giant stuffed creature had a guide price of £600 to £1,200. The lot was sold with an accompanying plaque, which describes the beast as a "particularly well preserved specimen of a yeti" and the only one "known to exist".
It also states that it was discovered "120 years ago in a crevasse into which he had fallen" on the borders of Azerbaijan. But, according to Shaun Rock from Yeovil Auction Rooms , the giant "Big Foot" was in fact made for a local chemist who thought it would be "good for business" in his shop.
"It had completely the opposite effect, people were scared to go in," he said. "Locals were scared to come out of the house because of this unknown creature and he lost his business." Although it has not been revealed who the buyer was, it is thought the "yeti" will be leaving the country.
Dog had lucky escape after swallowing 21-inch riding crop
A boxer dog has had a miracle escape after swallowing a 21-inch riding crop whole.
Ten-month-old Hugo was on the way for a walk near Haldon Forest in Devon when his owner noticed that he was being sick.
Hugo was rushed to Vets4Pets in Newton Abbot and taken straight into surgery after it was discovered that he had swallowed the riding crop.
However he has since made a miraculous recovery and is now back home with his family in Kingsteignton.
His owner said: "I was driving up to Haldon forest to take Hugo for a walk. I could hear and notice noises, and could see that Hugo was being sick and bringing up blood. He was frothing at the mouth so I took him straight to the vet. I was totally terrified and felt like a maniac. My daughter was completely hysterical. I didn't know what it was." Having been taken straight to the vets and examined, it was found that Hugo had a firm object in his stomach which turned out to be a 21 inch riding crop.
Chris Hawkins, partner at Vets4Pets, said: "It was a miracle escape and a once in a career event. We knew it was something long that he had swallowed but had no idea what we were dealing with. Hugo's mum knew the horse's tack box had also been in the car but what we found amazed us all. Hugo had swallowed an entire 21-inch riding crop. Hugo was taken straight to theatre where the crop was very carefully removed with gentle traction from an incision in his neck and gentle guidance from his abdomen via an abdominal incision simultaneously.
"It is just a miracle the crop had gone so far without penetrating any organs and causing damage. There were no chew marks on the crop as well – he had just swallowed it whole – but had he swallowed the other end first it would have been a different story. Hugo is a great dog and has bounced back, and was very pleased to return home two days later to continue his recovery with his loving family." Hugo's owner added: "He is getting better now, although very slowly. I am sleeping downstairs with him and he has to take tablets twice a day. He has some better days than others, but we are now very relieved that he is all right."
His owner said: "I was driving up to Haldon forest to take Hugo for a walk. I could hear and notice noises, and could see that Hugo was being sick and bringing up blood. He was frothing at the mouth so I took him straight to the vet. I was totally terrified and felt like a maniac. My daughter was completely hysterical. I didn't know what it was." Having been taken straight to the vets and examined, it was found that Hugo had a firm object in his stomach which turned out to be a 21 inch riding crop.
Chris Hawkins, partner at Vets4Pets, said: "It was a miracle escape and a once in a career event. We knew it was something long that he had swallowed but had no idea what we were dealing with. Hugo's mum knew the horse's tack box had also been in the car but what we found amazed us all. Hugo had swallowed an entire 21-inch riding crop. Hugo was taken straight to theatre where the crop was very carefully removed with gentle traction from an incision in his neck and gentle guidance from his abdomen via an abdominal incision simultaneously.
"It is just a miracle the crop had gone so far without penetrating any organs and causing damage. There were no chew marks on the crop as well – he had just swallowed it whole – but had he swallowed the other end first it would have been a different story. Hugo is a great dog and has bounced back, and was very pleased to return home two days later to continue his recovery with his loving family." Hugo's owner added: "He is getting better now, although very slowly. I am sleeping downstairs with him and he has to take tablets twice a day. He has some better days than others, but we are now very relieved that he is all right."
Man called 999 to complain that he'd been chased by a vicious badger
Avon & Somerset police have released a recording of a man in Yeovil who called 999 to complain he had beeen chased by a badger.
He told the operator that he had "literally just got away" from the animal after dangling his keys and shouting at it a bit.
He went on to say the badger was "quite vicious" and it wouldn't stop chasing him.
YouTube link.
The female operator politely told the caller that there was nothing the police would be able to do.
He told the operator that he had "literally just got away" from the animal after dangling his keys and shouting at it a bit.
He went on to say the badger was "quite vicious" and it wouldn't stop chasing him.
YouTube link.
The female operator politely told the caller that there was nothing the police would be able to do.
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