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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
NC coastal town captures 9 alligators in a week; Ocean Isle Beach woman gets gator video surprise – ‘Yikes!'
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WNCN) — The hotbed for alligators in April at the North Carolina coast is heating up even further in May, with nine gators captured and relocated in just one Brunswick County town last week. In April, three alligators — ranging from a couple of feet to 13 feet — surprised residents over a month in Southport near Wilmington and at Sunset Beach, just a mile from the South Carolina border. The Southport Police Department removed alligators from two yards while Sunset Beach Police snagged a small gator that crept into an unlucky resident's garage and lurked under a car. NC coast officers wrangle alligator as it climbs fence, heads toward busy road But, this past week, Southport police said the pace spiked with more than a call per day to deal with alligators. 'Officers, along with our Animal Protection Services, have been busy answering between 7 to 9 calls this week to relocate alligators in and around Southport,' police wrote in a news release that included two red exclamation points. 3rd alligator in less than a month at NC coast sparks concern Police included a photo of a Southport officer holding a small gator that was captured Saturday at the town's City Gym. 'At the close of another busy week, we want to again thank you for your acts of kindness shown during National Police Week,' officers said. Meanwhile, alligators are up and active in various parts of Brunswick County. Lori Hayes, who lives in Ocean Isle Beach, was along Old Georgetown Road SW on Friday when she stopped at a pond and started recording video. 'I thought, I want to see if there's an alligator in this pond. It took less than five seconds to find one. Yikes!' wrote Hayes, an author of North Carolina beach reads. Officers at NC coast forced to remove 'large alligator' from yard; 2nd gator removal in 3 weeks While recording video, the large gator began walking, which left an impression on Hayes. 'Oh my gosh, he's moving — oh my gosh!!' The alligator then slips into murky water and vanishes. Southport police reminded folks to remember 'to call 911, keep your distance, and never feed alligators.' Last summer, an alligator was spotted along the beach and in the surf at Caswell Beach and at nearby Holden Beach. Gators are known to live in areas of eastern North Carolina — with the most dense gathering likely at Orton Pond in Brunswick County. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Michael Sheen, Eva Longoria joins family holiday comedy 'The 12 Days of Christmas'
'Passengers' actor and 'The Sentinel' actress have joined the cast of the upcoming family holiday comedy 'The 12 Days of ', reported Variety. According to the outlet, the film written by Ted Safran will be directed by BAFTA nominee Ben Gregor . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The movie is based on the bestselling novel 'The 12 Topsy-Turvy Very Messy Days of Christmas,' co-written by bestselling author James Patterson and Safran, reported Variety. According to the outlet, 'The 12 Days of Christmas', will follow the story of the dysfunctional Sullivan family who cancelled the Christmas for the fifth year in a row until someone mysterious starts sending them strange gifts. The hopeless widower Henry (Sheen) and two children, Will and Ella received the gifts, as per Variety. First, a partridge in a pear tree, the next day two turtle doves are sent, followed by three calling birds on day three. Before they know it, the house is full of boisterous animals and house guests, all relating to the famous Christmas song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," reported Variety. The family's lives are turned upside down as they try to figure out just who the mystery gift giver is. Longoria will play the role of Mariana from Animal Protection Services. The synopsis of the film as quoted by Variety states,"Even though this Christmas will be messy, it might turn out to be just the gift the family needs." "We couldn't be more excited about Michael Sheen and Eva Longoria leading the cast. The same goes for the Ben Gregor," said co-writer Patterson as quoted by Variety. The 'Desperate Housewives' star Eva Longoria also received the Platino Honor at the 12th Platino Awards ceremony at the Municipal Palace in Madrid on April 27, reported The Hollywood Reporter.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Yahoo
Las Vegas police seek help finding man who threw dog in dumpster
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Metro police are asking for help identifying a man accused of throwing a dog into a dumpster. Animal Protection Services responded to the call about an animal abuse incident around 9 a.m. Monday at the 5500 block of Sheila Avenue, near Jones Boulevard and Cheyenne Avenue. Dog dumped in Las Vegas dumpster; police search for alleged animal abuser The man, wearing red shorts and no shirt, got out of his vehicle, grabbed a small dog by the neck, and 'forcefully' threw it into a dumpster, investigators said. He then returned to his vehicle, drove away, but made a U-turn, pulled up to the dumpster, and closed the lid. A neighbor found the dog on Tuesday, 8 News Now reported that day. The dog was recovering and was 'doing fine,' police said Wednesday. 'I don't care what this dog did; there is no excuse for the abuse that this dog just had to endure,' Lindsey Pinapfel, a Vegas Pet Rescue Project volunteer, said Tuesday. The incident follows the revival of 'Reba's Law' in the Nevada Legislature, which aims to implement harsher penalties on animal cruelty convictions. Anyone with information is asked to contact LVMPD at 702-828-3364. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
