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Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Aussie fisherman searches for three-metre crocodile after 'half-done' spear attack
Disturbing video has captured the result of a 'brutal attack' on a three-metre saltwater crocodile that left it with a broken spear protruding from its head. Queensland authorities confirmed on Friday they're investigating the incident which they say has likely left the animal in 'extreme pain'. The fisherman who filmed the animal told Yahoo News the sight was 'very distressing'. He'd been exploring remote coastline at Cape Tribulation in early February when he made the discovery. 'I'm all for hunting things. But I don't agree with a half-done job. This was clearly an attack,' he said. It's one of a string of incidents involving attacks on crocodiles in the area, including the beheading of a large male at nearby Cow Bay in 2023. While they have not been officially linked, locals with knowledge of the area who requested anonymity believe they know who is responsible. Community Representation of Crocodiles has worked with Crime Stoppers to raise funds and provide rewards for crimes against wildlife in Queensland. 'We want to remind the public that these acts of cruelty are serious wildlife crimes, and those responsible should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law to educate the community that there's no tolerance,' spokesperson Dan Kemp told Yahoo. Simon Booth from Queensland's Department of Environment (DETSI) confirmed the incident is being investigated. 'If not captured and assessed, it will most likely die a slow and agonising death,' he said. Saltwater crocodiles in Queensland are threatened with extinction due to widespread hunting in the 1970s and their numbers are yet to recover. They are protected across the state and those caught harming them face fines of up to $36,292. 'We are disgusted by this shocking incident, and it is disheartening to know that people can be so cruel,' Booth said. 😳 Satellite photos reveal 'disturbing' change to iconic Aussie landscape 🐟 Farmed salmon called into question - so is it safe to eat? 🚨 Call for answers after poison found buried in rare predator's habitat The fisherman who filmed the video says as large predators, crocodiles have played an important role in stopping development across the region's coastline. 'I see crocodiles as keeping the whole area safe. They deserve our respect. If they weren't here there'd be skyscrapers built across Far North Queensland,' he said. 'Crocodiles keep it raw, and protect its natural beauty.' Since he first spotted the crocodile with the 15cm spear in its head on February 10, he's been searching for it without any luck. "I've been back down there multiple times and I'm not sure where it is now," he said. Anyone with information about the attack on the crocodile is urged to contact DETSI on 1300 130 372. Love Australia's weird and wonderful environment? 🐊🦘😳 Get our new newsletter showcasing the week's best stories.
BBC News
22-02-2025
- General
- BBC News
Five Peterborough stories you might have missed this week
Fish are thriving after tweaks to their habitat at Ferry Meadows, while there are hopes biodiversity will be boosted elsewhere in Peterborough as "mini forests" are planted around the city. Meanwhile, the council officially approved its annual budget, which means a hike in council tax and cuts to services. It was a tight vote, with more councillors either voting against it or abstaining than supporting it. The city also welcomed a world-famous visitor this week, leaving surrounding areas green with envy. Read on for more on these and other stories you may have missed from Peterborough this week. Flying visit from world-famous locomotive Peterborough welcomed a world-famous visitor this week. The Flying Scotsman arrived at Nene Valley Railway, where it will remain on display until 9 March. It's part of a celebration of 200 years of British Railways, with people travelling from as far as America to see it. Hide-and-seek plan helping fish Fish are thriving in Gunwade Lake at Ferry Meadows after hiding places were created to shield them from otters. That's the initial report from the Peterborough and District Angling Association, which is waiting for o-fish-al confirmation from sonar tests. Family hubs offer 'incredible' support A mother said the support she received at a free family hub in Welland has made an "incredible" difference to her and her said: "It's about being able to go somewhere and talk to someone, to get out of the house. "I did have anxiety and it has helped me to be better. To be brave." Peterborough City Council has received a total of £1.3m from central government to continue running its four family hubs until April 2026. Dementia centre tipped to move into library Plans to move Peterborough's Dementia Resource Centre into Bretton Library moved a step closer to completion after the city's council approved a change of use for the building. Library users and people working with those with dementia have raised concerns about the idea. 'Mini forests' to boost biodiversity People of all ages are invited to take part in planting three "mini forests" in a bid to boost biodiversity in the city. Participants do not need prior experience, their own equipment or to pay to take part in creating the tennis-court size green spaces in Longthorpe, Werrington and Woodston. A week in Peterborough sports Peterborough United rescued a point against Stevenage with a goal from winger Cian went behind after Dan Kemp opened the scoring for Alex Revell's sideDarren Ferguson's side are just two points above the EFL League One drop zone ahead of travelling to Huddersfield Town. Peterborough Sports stay 11th in the National League North after Saturday's 1-1 draw with Curzon eight points off the ice hockey, four goals from captain Luke Ferrara helped Peterborough Phantoms to their biggest win of the season with a 12-3 home victory over Telford result that puts them into fifth place in the National Ice Hockey League. A week of Peterborough politics Peterborough City Council's annual budget was voted through this week, with 21 votes in favour, 18 against and 11 abstentions. It means council tax will rise by 4.99% as the authority looks to make £23m in savings. Measures laid out in the budget include reducing the cleaning schedule at Central Park's toilets and cutting the highways maintenance budget by 15%. It also said cremation and burial fees will be lifted by 10%. Councillors raised concerns over "high risk" saving proposals, pointing out that the authority is yet to meet its targets laid out in its most recent budget. Liberal Democrat leader Christian Hogg also accused the council of leaving the "guillotine hovering over community services", with a decision on several buildings including the city's libraries yet to be made. Meanwhile, the council approved plans to add more rooms to the partially-finished Hilton Garden Inn on Fletton Quays. Nine can be added, which would bring the to total to 43. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
New York Times
29-01-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Wrexham 2 Stevenage 3: Is this a wobble or a worry? Striker search to step up?
Wrexham slipped to a first home defeat of the season to lose ground in the League One promotion race via a shock 3-2 loss to Stevenage. Dan Kemp and Jamie Reid put the visitors 2-0 up inside 18 minutes. Ollie Rathbone reduced the arrears ten minutes into the second half only for Jake Young's neat finish to restore the two-goal lead. Advertisement Max Cleworth's 90th minute header proved to be no more than a consolation for Phil Parkinson's men against a team who had scored just 20 goals in 25 games. Stevenage remain the lowest scorers in the division but did not care about that as they left Wales with the win. The Athletic looks at the main talking points. Five games into 2025 and Wrexham have managed to claim just one win and four points. With top two Birmingham City and Wycombe Wanderers triumphing on Tuesday night, the latter via a 95th minute winner at home to Barnsley, suddenly the gap to the two automatic promotion places stands at six points. It is not an insurmountable margin with almost a third of the League One season to play but a cause for concern, especially considering performances have generally been far from great since the turn of the year. 'Nowhere near good enough,' admitted Parkinson after Stevenage had knocked his promotion-chasing side out of their stride with a lively pressing plan. In contrast to the energetic visitors, Wrexham were way off the pace, the one-sided nature of the first half perhaps best illustrated by how the Wrexham manager broke with convention to make two substitutions at the break. He had done similar after another poor 45 opening minutes away to Barnsley on New Year's Day when Steven Fletcher's arrival from the bench did pep things up, even though the afternoon would end in a 2-1 defeat. Ollie Palmer gave way on both occasions, the striker joined by Matty James in being replaced on Tuesday night as Fletcher and Paul Mullin came on. Really, though, it could have been anyone in red who gave way after a display that put even greater emphasis on the remaining few days of the transfer window. Wrexham have added one new face in wideman Ryan Longman from Hull City. But it's an open secret that they want more with a big, powerful striker in the Palmer-mould having been a priority since the summer. Sheffield Wednesday's Michael Smith has been top of that shopping list throughout but the Championship club have rebuffed all attempts to prise the 6ft 4in striker away. Others are on the radar. Advertisement But the clock is now ticking before Monday's 11pm deadline with all indications being that things are likely to go right down to the wire for a club whose only win this year came at home to lowly Peterborough United. 'We know what we'd like to do,' admits Parkinson. 'We are trying to bring players in. If we do, great. But if we don't then let's regroup together. We've got enough quality in there to have a successful season. Tonight we just didn't show that.' Regardless of what happens in the transfer market over the next few days, Saturday's trip to struggling Crawley Town seems certain to bring changes. Parkinson confirmed as much after the Stevenage loss, admitting that those not in the team recently would have every right to knock on his door to ask why after the manner of Tuesday's first half display. 'I have to look closely at myself,' he says. 'I take full responsibility. We have a bit of soul searching to do. That first half performance was not a reflection of what this club is all about. I have to look quickly at that for the reasons why and make sure we pick a team at the weekend who will fight tooth and nail.' Lewis Brunt, fit again after being sorely missed since being injured in the final game of 2024, surely has a strong case to return on the left side of defence, while what happens with the attack will be fascinating. Palmer and Lee plainly didn't work in the 3-5-1-1 set-up, while Fletcher and Mullin pepped things up after half-time. The midfield looked more cohesive once George Dobson had been restored to the holding role, with the creativity of Rathbone and Lee either side. All eyes will be on Parkinson's team selection on Saturday. Making a big impression via a cameo from the bench on debut when things are going as awry is never easy. Spare a thought, therefore, for Longman, who played the final 17 minutes as a right-back in a rejigged diamond formation. Advertisement He had a couple of promising moments. But, such was the frantic nature of the home side's play, chances to make a difference were few and far between. With that in mind, what can Wrexham fans expect from their new signing? Versatility, for one, judging by more than 100 Championship appearances and another 44 in League One that have seen the 24-year-old play a variety of positions, including up front when on loan at AFC Wimbledon in 2020-21. As can be seen from the heat maps below of where he received the ball with Hull and Millwall, he's primarily been played down each flank over the past three seasons, with a gradual shift across to the left during that time. When on loan at Millwall last season, he was effective cutting inside on his stronger right foot to net three goals and provide three assists. His numbers at The Den point towards a positive dribbler, with around 26 per cent of his carries last season being progressive. Only Duncan Watmore among his team-mates managed more. His delivery was decent, too, judging by the then Millwall manager Neil Harris' comments. 'Longy plays his best football when he's got space to attack,' Harris told the Southwark News. 'He's got pace and energy and really good end product. He's got the ability — and it's a dying art in the modern game — to cross the ball on the run.' Importantly in terms of what is expected of the wing-backs at Wrexham, he was active defensively for a wide midfielder at Millwall, competing in around 13 duels per game. This put him in the top 15 per cent of Championship players for the 2023-24 campaign.
