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Yahoo
29-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Florida man risks alligator encounter to save struggling bald eagle
A Florida man is being called a hero after swimming into a gator-inhabited lake to rescue a struggling bald eagle - and the dramatic moment was caught on camera. Doug Hay, 69, of Lakewood Ranch, heard a splash on April 19 and spotted a bald eagle flailing in the middle of the lake behind his home. He knew the water was home to at least one 7-foot alligator - but he didn't hesitate. "I saw the eagle smack in the middle of the lake," Hay told FOX 13 Tampa Bay. "And I knew that gator was in there." Despite the risk, Hay swam the 100-yard stretch, reaching the eagle, which immediately clamped onto his arm with its talons. Exhausted, Hay barely made it back to shore, where his wife captured the rescue on video. Justin Matthews, a local wildlife trapper, responded to Hay's call. "Doug said a gator went for the eagle - and backed off when he swam out," Matthews wrote on Facebook. "I saw the injury right away and got him to the rescue center. It could've been a bite." Wildlife officials believe the eagle may have been injured during a fight with another eagle seen circling overhead. According to the National Eagle Center, bald eagles can swim using their wings if they grab prey too heavy to lift, but this bird never had a chance. It was found with a serious wound to its chest, possibly from another eagle or a gator bite. Hay said in a Facebook comment that the lake is home to an alligator named Snoop. The Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida is now caring for the injured bird. The eagle had an "open hole" near its thoracic cavity and will take weeks to recover. Hay, who suffered scratches from the rescue, said he'd do it all again. "It's the symbol of America," he told reporters.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Life-threatening tornado outbreak likely across Upper Midwest
Welcome to the Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather. It's Monday, April 28, 2025. Start your day with everything you need to know about today's weather. You can also get a quick briefing of national, regional and local weather whenever you like with the FOX Weather Update podcast. Preparations are underway in Minneapolis and other communities across the Upper Midwest ahead of a likely severe weather outbreak on Monday that could blast the region with powerful thunderstorms capable of producing very large hail, damaging wind gusts and strong, long-track tornadoes. Severe storms are expected to begin Monday afternoon and continue well into Monday night. More than 5 million people have been placed in a Level 4 out of 5 risk on NOAA's Storm Prediction Center's (SPC) severe thunderstorm risk scale, covering parts of southern Minnesota, western Wisconsin and northern Iowa. A secondary corridor of severe weather is expected to develop to the south across the central and southern Plains. These storms will be weaker but could still produce tornadoes. In total, more than 45 million people from the U.s.-Mexico border in Texas to the U.S.-Canada border will be at risk of severe weather. Meanwhile, tornado-warned storms on Sunday evening were strong enough to topple a BNSF freight train near Bingham, Nebraska. The Nebraska State Patrol said the coal train was empty, and there was no word on any injuries. The derailment happened around the same time a supercell thunderstorm likely produced a tornado that may have been on the ground for dozens of miles. The multiday severe weather threat will continue into Tuesday, putting even more people at risk of extreme weather. More than 65 million people from Texas to the Northeast will be at risk of severe weather. However, the highest threat will be centered from central Ohio into western Pennsylvania and western and central New York, where the SPC has posted a Level 3 out of 5 risk. This Level 3 risk zone includes some 11.5 million people in cities such as Columbus and Cleveland in Ohio, Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania and Rochester in New York. An American hero risked his life swimming to the aid of America's national bird, facing a possible alligator in the process. Doug Hay told FOX 13 Tampa Bay that on April 19, he heard a splash in the lake behind his Lakewood Ranch, Florida, home. He and his wife went to investigate the noise and saw a bald eagle in the center of the lake, with another bald eagle circling above. Hay believes the two eagles were fighting when one of them became seriously injured and ended up in the lake. Here are a few more stories you might find interesting. Torrential rain leads to deadly flash flooding in Oklahoma Race week begins in Louisville for 151st Kentucky Derby Iconic 'Tree of Life' that defied gravity for years along Washington beach takes last stand Need more weather? Check your local forecast plus 3D radar in the FOX Weather app. You can also watch FOX Weather wherever you go using the FOX Weather app, at or on your favorite streaming service. It's easy to share your weather photos and videos with us. Email them to weather@ or add the hashtag #FOXWeather to your post on your favorite social media article source: The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Life-threatening tornado outbreak likely across Upper Midwest
New York Post
27-04-2025
- General
- New York Post
Florida man evades alligator in lake to save injured American bald eagle
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. – An American hero risked his life swimming to the aid of America's national bird, facing a possible alligator in the process. Doug Hay told FOX 13 Tampa Bay that on April 19, he heard a splash in the lake behind his Lakewood Ranch, Florida, home. He and his wife went to investigate the noise and saw a bald eagle in the center of the lake, with another bald eagle circling above. Hay believes the two eagles were fighting when one of them became seriously injured and ended up in the lake. Seeing the eagle in trouble, Hay jumped into the lake and started swimming toward it. Hay told FOX 13 the eagle landed 'smack in the middle' of the 100-yard lake, and he also knew a 7-foot alligator lived in the water. According to the National Eagle Center, bald eagles can use their wings to swim like oars if they catch a fish too heavy to lift. However, this eagle was injured, and it's unclear if it had made it so far from the middle of the lake. 4 Doug Hay and his wife saw a bald eagle in the center of the lake, with another bald eagle circling above. Doug Hay/Fox News 4 Hay believes the two eagles were fighting when one of them became seriously injured and ended up in the lake. Doug Hay/Fox News 4 Seeing the eagle in trouble, Hay jumped into the lake and started swimming toward it. Doug Hay/Fox News Hay reached the eagle, which grabbed his arm with its talons. The pair 'barely made it to shore' because Hay, 69, said he was so tired. Hay's wife caught the whole incredible rescue on camera. In a follow-up video, Hay shows the eagle on the lakeshore and says he hopes it will fly off. After a while, when it became clear the eagle was injured, he notified a wildlife rescue. 4 After a while, when it became clear the eagle was injured, Hay notified a wildlife rescue. Doug Hay/Fox News The Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida in Venice is caring for the eagle now, which is recovering from an 'extensive' wound to the thoracic cavity. Hay also suffered some wounds to his arm from the eagle's talons, but he said he would do it again to save 'the symbol of America.'
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Town forced to make difficult decisions in wake of catastrophe: 'I hate to see it go'
A small town in North Carolina is working hard to recover in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Outside Asheville, Black Mountain is home to 8,500 people. Six months after the system, by then a tropical storm, devastated the area, the town council is making difficult decisions about the path forward, the Black Mountain News reported. In a March 10 meeting, the group voted to stop a Cragmont Park project so it could use the remaining $476,000 from a $492,00 budget in Helene relief efforts. "At this time, we need every dollar we can find and it makes sense for us to terminate this contract," council member Doug Hay said. "But I do hope that we are able to do this again and push the project forward someday." Facilities and project manager Angela Reece said: "I hate to see it go. But I understand it is a difficult decision for the town." The News provided a detailed rundown of the recovery process, including affected facilities, programs, and outdoor spaces. A dog park is projected to reopen in summer, and the golf course maintenance shop will have to be rebuilt elsewhere. A trail and greenway remain closed, and Asheville Fence is donating $37,500 in materials to install fencing at Veterans Park. Roads have been stabilized, equipment has been replaced, and one emergency services project was completed, while work on another has started. The Lakeview Center, home to senior events, is closed because it's being used as office space, which means the town is looking for a different site that has everything it needs to host meals. Black Mountain received a $3 million bridge loan from the state Department of Environmental Quality and a $750,000 cash flow loan from the state. Assistant town manager Jessica Trotman said "there are a lot of coals in the fire" but that it was just a "fraction" of what's to come, per the News. Importantly, the town restored water distribution via a permanent repair, had temporarily shored up a watershed, and was in the process of stormwater control. These measures can help protect people and buildings from the consequences of future tropical storms, which are becoming more intense as global temperatures rapidly rise. Do you think your city has good air quality? Definitely Somewhat Depends on the time of year Not at all Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. This overheating of Earth is primarily caused by the burning of dirty fuels for energy, so clean energy alternatives such as solar panels and less polluting modes of transportation like electric vehicles can help create a cooler, safer future. You can also support brands that make environmentally friendly decisions, which include reducing pollution and offering plastic-free packaging. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
