Sunday, May 19, 2013
Four-legged chick weighs more than half a cat
A four-legged, two-assed chicken weighing more than half a cat hatched at the Sun Jun private incubator plant in Shangzhou, China, recently.
Hatchery boss Sun Jun Chao said he has been hatching chicks for thirty-one years, and that he had hatched a three-legged, and a two ass chick before, but this four-legged, two-assed chick was his first.
Hatchery boss Sun Jun Chao said he has been hatching chicks for thirty-one years, and that he had hatched a three-legged, and a two ass chick before, but this four-legged, two-assed chick was his first.
Phone thief ran into speeding bus in botched getaway
A Colombian thief badly botched his getaway after stealing a woman's mobile phone in a Bogota bus station.
After grabbing the phone the thief sprinted out of the doors and ran headlong into an oncoming bus.
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The would-be robber fell between the approaching Transmilenio bus and the station.
He received medical attention and was treated for some minor injuries. His victim, meanwhile, recovered her phone and even helped him out from under the bus.
After grabbing the phone the thief sprinted out of the doors and ran headlong into an oncoming bus.
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The would-be robber fell between the approaching Transmilenio bus and the station.
He received medical attention and was treated for some minor injuries. His victim, meanwhile, recovered her phone and even helped him out from under the bus.
Dr Unk charged with allegedly driving while drunk
A Delaware County grand jury returned an indictment this week against a doctor accused of driving while drunk.
According to the Delaware County Prosecutor's Office, Worthington doctor Elizabeth Unk drove while drunk and struck a cyclist.
Dr Unk, 38, is charged with one count of vehicular assault and two counts of driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs or a combination of them.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol determined that Dr Unk's blood-alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit. Dr Unk's driver's licence has been suspended.
According to the Delaware County Prosecutor's Office, Worthington doctor Elizabeth Unk drove while drunk and struck a cyclist.
Dr Unk, 38, is charged with one count of vehicular assault and two counts of driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs or a combination of them.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol determined that Dr Unk's blood-alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit. Dr Unk's driver's licence has been suspended.
CCTV captures car crashing into swimming pool
Surveillance video captured the moment a driver lost control and crashed into another car, which ended up in a motel pool.
A white vehicle was speeding northbound in the southbound lanes of A1A in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Wednesday. The driver almost hit a black car that was pulling into a parking lot.
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The car then slammed into a parked car and pushed it into a motel pool. The motel had to drain out the pool to remove debris left from the crash.
The driver was transported to the hospital. Her injuries remain unknown. Police have not released the name of the driver.
With news video.
A white vehicle was speeding northbound in the southbound lanes of A1A in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Wednesday. The driver almost hit a black car that was pulling into a parking lot.
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The car then slammed into a parked car and pushed it into a motel pool. The motel had to drain out the pool to remove debris left from the crash.
The driver was transported to the hospital. Her injuries remain unknown. Police have not released the name of the driver.
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Black bear relocated for second time after being shot down from back garden tree
A black bear that was captured in a Tampa, Florida, neighbourhood has been released back into the wild. Eloy Perez said if someone told him his morning walk would ever involve a bear, he wouldn’t believe them. That is until Friday morning.
“I noticed when I looked, there was a bear on the ground. Like three feet away from the dog,” said Perez. Perez said when he called 911, they couldn’t believe it either. "I told them there was a bear in my backyard and I guess they thought I was crazy," he said.
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"I know that they exist in Florida but never seen one down here," said neighbour Bruce Cohen. "When you go up towards Chasawista, that’s bear country - but not Tampa!” Deputies and wildlife officers responded to the scene, and they shot the bear with a tranquilizer dart. The official shot him again several minutes later, and the bear fell out of the tree.
Officials said the bear, which appears to weigh about 400 pounds, has a tag, which means he has interacted with humans before. According to FWC spokesman Gary Morse, the bear was originally found in Orlando months ago. Wildlife officials trapped him and took him to the Ocala National Forest, which is where officials have relocated him again.
There's a news video here.
“I noticed when I looked, there was a bear on the ground. Like three feet away from the dog,” said Perez. Perez said when he called 911, they couldn’t believe it either. "I told them there was a bear in my backyard and I guess they thought I was crazy," he said.
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"I know that they exist in Florida but never seen one down here," said neighbour Bruce Cohen. "When you go up towards Chasawista, that’s bear country - but not Tampa!” Deputies and wildlife officers responded to the scene, and they shot the bear with a tranquilizer dart. The official shot him again several minutes later, and the bear fell out of the tree.
Officials said the bear, which appears to weigh about 400 pounds, has a tag, which means he has interacted with humans before. According to FWC spokesman Gary Morse, the bear was originally found in Orlando months ago. Wildlife officials trapped him and took him to the Ocala National Forest, which is where officials have relocated him again.
There's a news video here.
Firefighters rescued dog stuck up tree
Firefighters more used to rescuing cats were surprised to find a dog stuck up a tree. The curious collie dog called Sally was excited to find a fallen tree in a park in Twickenham on Friday and decided to scamper up it.
Unfortunately she wasn’t brave enough to climb down. Firefighters were called to rescue the dog, which was in Crane Park and managed to coax the frightened border collie down with the help of their nine metre ladder.
Watch manager Daniel Wareham from Twickenham fire station said: “The dog was very nervous and was relieved to get down after a bit of coaxing. She bolted to her owner with her tail wagging. Her elderly owner was really happy to get his best friend back.
“However, if you see an animal stuck somewhere we’d advise you to call the RSPCA, who will then call for our help if needed.” Five firefighters and officers were called to the park at 11:04am and Sally was brought down the tree at 11:39am.
Unfortunately she wasn’t brave enough to climb down. Firefighters were called to rescue the dog, which was in Crane Park and managed to coax the frightened border collie down with the help of their nine metre ladder.
Watch manager Daniel Wareham from Twickenham fire station said: “The dog was very nervous and was relieved to get down after a bit of coaxing. She bolted to her owner with her tail wagging. Her elderly owner was really happy to get his best friend back.
“However, if you see an animal stuck somewhere we’d advise you to call the RSPCA, who will then call for our help if needed.” Five firefighters and officers were called to the park at 11:04am and Sally was brought down the tree at 11:39am.
Whooper the helicopter-loving swan has his wings clipped
A swan in Jersey has had its wings clipped for a second
time after falling in love with a helicopter. Whooper, who lives at a Les Mielles Country Club close to the island's airport, lost his
partner two years ago. Last year he took a shine to a helicopter and flew towards its whirring
blades each time it came into land at Jersey airport.
Photo from SWNS.
Les Mielles staff are desperately searching for a female swan to curb his dangerous obsession. In 2012 Whooper took a liking to an incoming EC155 Eurocopter and became completely besotted with the machine. He would chase it down the runway without fear of rejection or close encounters with the chopper's rotor blades. Fearing a bird strike, the airport fire service ordered Whooper's owners to clip his wings.
But when his feathers grew back, the potentially fatal attraction grew stronger, and Whooper had to be clipped again. Staff at Les Mielles Country Club are now searching for a female swan to keep their amorous bachelor company. Danielle Le Brun, from the club, said: "He has taken a liking to the helicopter. He would chase it and try to get as close to it as possible which is not safe for him or the helicopter.
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"I would love to find him a partner as it would help him out and stop him flying around the area. I have never seen anything like this with other swans, it is just him." She said Whooper was very happy, despite his pining for a helicopter, but as swans tend to mate for life finding him a partner would help keep him safe.
Photo from SWNS.
Les Mielles staff are desperately searching for a female swan to curb his dangerous obsession. In 2012 Whooper took a liking to an incoming EC155 Eurocopter and became completely besotted with the machine. He would chase it down the runway without fear of rejection or close encounters with the chopper's rotor blades. Fearing a bird strike, the airport fire service ordered Whooper's owners to clip his wings.
But when his feathers grew back, the potentially fatal attraction grew stronger, and Whooper had to be clipped again. Staff at Les Mielles Country Club are now searching for a female swan to keep their amorous bachelor company. Danielle Le Brun, from the club, said: "He has taken a liking to the helicopter. He would chase it and try to get as close to it as possible which is not safe for him or the helicopter.
YouTube link.
"I would love to find him a partner as it would help him out and stop him flying around the area. I have never seen anything like this with other swans, it is just him." She said Whooper was very happy, despite his pining for a helicopter, but as swans tend to mate for life finding him a partner would help keep him safe.
Custard pie fight deemed 'too dangerous' by insurance companies
A custard pie fight at a Derbyshire baking festival has
been ruled "too dangerous" by insurance companies. The fight was due to provide a "show-stopper" end to Bakewell's first baking
festival, to be held on 8 to 9 June.
When the town's mayor Paul Morgans approached the council they said he would need insurance. However, Mr Morgans said he has been unable to insure the fight, despite contacting several companies, and now faces cancelling it.
Mr Morgans said: “Since then I have rung round dozens of insurance companies – none of which will cover this event as it is classed as a sport. But really – how can a paper plate and some custard foam be more dangerous than horse riding or rugby or even crossing the road?
“It’s a classic case of world gone mad. These insurance companies are really damaging our country and taking all the pleasure out of being alive. I’m surprised there isn’t rioting in the streets. It’s ridiculous.”
When the town's mayor Paul Morgans approached the council they said he would need insurance. However, Mr Morgans said he has been unable to insure the fight, despite contacting several companies, and now faces cancelling it.
Mr Morgans said: “Since then I have rung round dozens of insurance companies – none of which will cover this event as it is classed as a sport. But really – how can a paper plate and some custard foam be more dangerous than horse riding or rugby or even crossing the road?
“It’s a classic case of world gone mad. These insurance companies are really damaging our country and taking all the pleasure out of being alive. I’m surprised there isn’t rioting in the streets. It’s ridiculous.”
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