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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- General
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Florida man gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park. What we know
A Florida, man was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park. According to the National Park Service, the 47-year-old Cape Coral man was in the Lake Village area of the park when he was gored after approaching the bison too closely. The incident happened at about 3:15 p.m. on May 4. The man reportedly sustained minor injuries and was treated by emergency medical personnel. It was the first time a bison injured a person in 2025. There were two incidents in 2024 and one in 2023, per the NPS. "Wildlife in Yellowstone are wild and can be dangerous," the NPS warned. Wild animals can be aggressive if people don't respect their space. It is your responsibility to stay more than 25 yards (23 meters) away from all large animals – bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes – and at least 100 yards (91 meters) away from bears and wolves. If wildlife approach you, move away to always maintain these safe viewing distances. Bison will defend their space when threatened and have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal. They are unpredictable and can run three times faster than humans. Learn more about our safety tips while visiting Yellowstone, including how to behave around wildlife. The safety of these animals – and humans – depends on everyone using good judgment and following these simple rules. Two wildlife encounters in Florida ended in fatalities this week. A man and his dog were killed in a bear attack in Southwest Florida on May 5. One day later, a woman was killed by an alligator while canoeing on Lake Kissimmee. What is Yellowstone National Park? Yellowstone is the world's first national park. The park opened March 1, 1872, and boasts unique hydrothermal and geologic features on 2.2 million acres. "Visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain about half the world's active geysers, and view geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River," a description on the park's website reads. Where is Yellowstone National Park? Most of Yellowstone National Park is in Wyoming, with about four percent of its 2.2 million acres located in Montana and Idaho. Where did bison injure Cape Coral, Florida man in Yellowstone National Park? The incident took place in the Lake Village area of Yellowstone National Park. Have there been fatal bison attacks in Yellowstone National Park? According to the U.S. Geological Survey, "over the history of the National Park, dating back to 1872, 2 people have been killed as a result of bison encounters and 8 from bear encounters (additional fatalities occurred outside the park boundaries)." This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Florida man at Yellowstone National Park gored by bison
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Politics
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Anti-Trump resistance movement flocks to demonstrations in Naples, Fort Myers
More than a thousand demostrators lined U.S. 41 in Fort Myers to rally against President Donald Trump's policies and actions for a second Saturday – April 19. Protesters also showed up in force in Naples. It was part of the nationwide 50501 Movement. The 50501 Movement is a grassroots initiative that originated on social media. It was built on the idea of 50 protests, 50 states, in one day. A couple of weeks earlier, "Hands Off!" protests drew similar crowds in Lee and Collier counties on Saturday, April 5. See the photos above ▲ and below ▼. Contributing: USA Today This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Hands off! No King! Trump protesters rally in Southwest Florida
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Automotive
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Young Lehigh Acres, Florida man dies in high-speed crash on Interstate 75 in Lee County
The Florida Highway Patrol homicide unit continues to investigate a deadly crash involving three young adults on Interstate 75 in Lee County during the afternoon of April 18. A 24-year-old Lehigh Acres man was killed in the wreck, in which he was ejected from his car and hit by another. Two North Fort Myers men – the driver, 21, and passenger, 23, of the other car involved –suffered minor injuries. Both cars were in the left lane of 1-75 near mile marker 131 at Daniels Parkay. They were headed north at a "high rate of speed" around 1:46 p.m., according to FHP. The first car, a 2023 Hyundai Sonata driven by the 21-year-old North Fort Myers man, was ahead of a 2012 Nissan Maxima, driven by the Lehigh man who ultimately died. Both drivers changed lanes to the center, where there was slower traffic, and the first car went to the outside lane to pass, and the second car went to the left to pass. Once they were past the slower traffic, both attempted to move to the center lane and they collided. The front left of the Hyundai, carrying the North Fort Myers men, hit the front right of the Nissan driven by the Lehigh man, and both cars traveled across the outside lane to the shoulder. The car driven by the Lehigh Acres man hit the concrete barrier while continuing north. Both drivers veered to the left, crossing the outside lane; the Lehigh man's car overturned, he was ejected and hit by the car driven by the 21-year-old North Fort Myers man and occupied by the 23-year-old. The first car – the Hyundai with the survivors – came to a stop facing northwest in the center lane; the other was upright in the inside lane and shoulder. Lee County EMS delared the Lehigh Acres man dead at the scene. Thirty-seven people have died in Lee County wrecks so far in 2025, according to FHP. In Collier, 9 have died. In 2024, 196 died in the two counties combined. This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Lehigh Acres Florida man dies in I-75 crash; North Fort Myers men live
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Climate
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Number of wildfires in Florida increases to 71, burning 3,000 acres. See map for locations
Don't expect good news when it comes to drought conditions in Florida. The sunny days continue and no rain is expected through the weekend. There were 71 wildfires currently burning in Florida on Thursday, April 17, affecting more than 3,000 acres, according to the Florida Forest Service. Most are contained. The largest fire Thursday continues to be the 270-acre Powerline Fire in Volusia County. The largest wildfire in the state Thursday morning, April 17, was the Powerline Fire in Volusia County. The 270-acre fire was 95% contained. Elsewhere in the state, there were 15 active wildfires burning as of Thursday morning. The largest are: Powerline Fire: Volusia County, 270 acres. 95% contained. Calf Barn Road Fire: Gulf County, 108 acres. 90% contained. Coker Gully Fire: Manatee County, 37.4 acres. 75% contained. NE 134th Street Fire: Alachua County, 25 acres. 60% contained. We will continue to update our weather coverage as conditions warrant. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Florida brush fires: Maps show locations, closest risks to your home
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Climate
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Map shows where wildfires burning across Florida. See closest risk to your home
Drought conditions continue to get worse around Florida and no rain is expected through the weekend. There were 62 wildfires currently burning in Florida on Wednesday, April 16, affecting more than 2,000 acres, according to the Florida Forest Service. Most are contained. The largest fire Wednesday was the 270-acre Powerline Fire in Volusia County. The largest wildfire in the state Wednesday morning, April 16, was the Powerline Fire in Volusia County. The 270-acre fire was 80% contained. Elsewhere in the state, there were 13 active wildfires burning as of Tuesday morning. The largest are: Powerline Fire: Volusia County, 270 acres. 80% contained. Calf Barn Road Fire: Gulf County, 108 acres. 90% contained. Corinna Street Fire: Escambia County, 30 acres. 95% contained. NE 134th Street Fire: Alachua County, 25 acres. 60% contained. We will continue to update our weather coverage as conditions warrant. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Florida brush fires: Map shows fire locations, risks
