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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dangerous find near popular children's playground in Australia
Australian children had been playing at a popular playground, completely unaware that a massive crocodile was living in a nearby waterway. Images supplied by Queensland's Department of Environment show the 3.4-metre-long salty being hauled from wetlands at Ingham in the state's far north. Although the large reptile was simply existing in its natural environment, the 110-hectare Tyto Wetlands, it was targeted for removal because it was dangerously close to the playground and recreational reserve. 'The crocodile was captured in a baited trap, and it will be rehomed at a crocodile farm or zoo,' senior ranger Tony Frisby said. While much of the area has been cleared for sugar cane, the wetland contains rare grassy fields that were degraded but not destroyed. In 1997, rehabilitation began to combat weeds that had spread from a tip and farmland, and an artificial wetland was created. It's not the first time a crocodile has been spotted at Tyto Wetlands, which is also home to wallabies, and a wide variety of birds, including owls and native geese. In May 2024, a 2.4-metre crocodile was removed from the water. Because it's unfenced, it's expected more crocodiles will venture into the reserve until changes are made. Related: 🎣 Rangers make surprise find after pulling crocodile from popular fishing spot As winter sets in, crocodiles are expected to change their behaviour and move into areas they haven't been seen before. 🏖️ Tracks on beach lead to 4WD couple's 'spooky' discovery 🏠 'Highly invasive' ant species putting homes at risk 😳 Tragic find at bottom of backyard pool 'People are reminded that the Ingham area is crocodile habitat, and crocodiles do move in and out of the artificial Tyto Wetlands, particularly during flooding,' Frisby warned. 'Crocodiles could be present in any waterway in the Ingham area, and people should make sensible choices when they are around the water. 'As we head into winter, crocodiles will likely spend more time on creek and riverbanks, and may be seen in locations where they haven't been seen in years or haven't been seen before.' Anyone who spots a crocodile close to human settlements is urged to contact rangers. This can be done via the DETSI website, or by calling 1300 130 372. Love Australia's weird and wonderful environment? 🐊🦘😳 Get our new newsletter showcasing the week's best stories.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Work begins to identify human remains found while renovating porch in Greene Co.
Forensic anthropologists are working to identify whose remains were found under a Greene County porch. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Mike Campbell spoke with investigators about the work being done to identify them. He will have the latest LIVE on News Center 7 at 5:00. The investigation started around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the area of U.S. 68 and Clifton Road in Xenia Township. Chris Frisby said his friends recently bought the house, and he's been staying here to help with renovations. 'I was going to re-deck the front porch, so I had to take the old deck off, and when I did, I started discovering things,' Frisby said. Frisby shared a photo of what appeared to be a jawbone with two teeth to News Center 7. The remains were confirmed to be human remains by the Greene County Coroner's Office. We will update this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
‘It's really weird;' Man says he found human remains while replacing porch on Greene County property
A man found human remains while working on renovations at a house in Greene County Tuesday afternoon. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] >> PHOTOS: Greene Co. property searched for human remains News Center 7's Taylor Robertson talks to the man who made the discovery LIVE on News Center 7 at 11:00. TRENDING STORIES: Area Popeye's location 'temporarily closed' Did you feel it? 3.1 magnitude earthquake detected in Ohio Concerns raised after house demolished in ongoing murder investigation of 13-year-old girl The investigation started around 2:30 p.m. in the area of U.S. 68 and Clifton Road in Xenia Township. >>PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Human remains found during renovation work at Greene County property Chris Frisby said his friends recently bought the house, and he's been staying here to help with renovations. 'I was going to re-deck the front porch, so I had to take the old deck off and when I did, I started discovering things,' Frisby said. Frisby said he found bones. Greene County Coroner Kevin Sharrett confirmed to News Center 7 that his office worked with the Montgomery County Coroner's Office to confirm that at least some of the bones found were human. 'At this point, it appears to be the remains of one individual,' Sharrett said. 'We won't know for sure, over the next couple of days, until we get the exhumation done, but this does not appear to be a fresh exhumation; these bones appear to have been there for quite a while.' Texas Equusearch responded to the scene to help excavate the bones. News Center 7 will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
CBC
05-04-2025
- Health
- CBC
Vancouver Island community looks to ban sale of some sunscreens
A small lake community on southern Vancouver Island is considering banning the sale of some types of sunscreen, out of concern that the residue it leaves in the water when people swim is harmful to the marine environment. Lake Cowichan Town Coun. Aaron Frisby said, in particular, council wants to prevent the sale and use of sunscreens that are not non-nano mineral sunscreen. According to the B.C. Conservation Foundation, chemicals often found in regular sunscreen that could be harmful to marine ecosystems include oxybenzone, avobenzone, octocrylene, octinoxate, octisalate, enzacamene and nanoparticles. Non-nano mineral sunscreens are free of nanoparticles and use zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to reflect the sun, the foundation said. "We're taking baby steps," Frisby told CBC's On The Island host Gregor Craigie. "We realize that people can bring in sunscreens from other areas and use those, but this is the first step to a bigger picture." A 2023 study by the B.C. Conservation Foundation, which examined river and lake water, sediment, benthic macroinvertebrates, mussels and fish from the Cowichan watershed from 2019 to 2022, found higher concentrations of oxybenzone in areas that are frequented more often for recreation. A recent review of several studies on the effects sunscreen has on marine life found UV filters in sunscreen can have a "significant" impact on organisms, including inhibiting growth and DNA mutations. However, the review suggests more research needs to be done to understand the impact of other chemicals, and the effects on more organisms, at different stages of life and in different areas. "As of now, we don't really know the full extent of what damage it could have on the environment, but it's good to get ahead of it," Frisby said. Lake Cowichan is not the first jurisdiction to take this type of action: on Jan. 1, 2021, Hawaii banned the sale of sunscreen containing chemicals — like those listed above — that are harmful to its coral reefs. Frisby, who owns a tube rental company in Lake Cowichan, said his business provides river- and lake-safe sunscreen free for customers. He said the B.C. Conservation Foundation and some other organizations have done the same, as a way to acknowledge that non-nano mineral sunscreens generally cost more. However, he said, a little goes a long way. "You don't want to use a lot, otherwise you'll end up looking like a ghost for most of the day." Frisby doesn't expect a ban would come into effect until 2026, but in the meantime, said council is taking the opportunity to educate businesses and the public about preferred sunscreen products for the river and lake. He said, so far, he's heard positive feedback from the community. "The public seems to be on board and also the businesses seem to be on board. So we're moving in the right direction."
BBC News
23-02-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Peterborough family pay tribute to 12-year-old after cancer death
The parents of a 12-year-old girl who died from a rare cancer have paid tribute to her "fun, mischievous and sassy" Frisby, from Peterborough, died in February 2024 after a 16-month battle with Ewing parents, Ian and Sam, have since thanked the hospice that took care of the family during what they called a "truly dreadful" time."We're a very close family and everyone thought the world of Poppi," Mr Frisby said. The youngster was cared for at a hospice run by East Anglia Children's Hospices (EACH) in Milton, runner Poppi's shock diagnosis came in October 2022 after she developed a limp that was initially later found an "aggressive" tumour in her pelvis that had spread to her lungs."It broke our hearts, and I struggled to accept it," said 66-year-old Mr Frisby."It was such an overwhelming shock and like being hit by a bus." Despite being sceptical at first, Poppi's parents, who also have three older daughters, agreed to accept help from stayed at the hospice twice, including for palliative care, and attended other events."Far from being dark and depressing, I realised the hospice was the most beautiful place, full of the warmest, most amazing people," said Mr Frisby, a Frisby, 50, added: "It gave her the spirit to fight on, giving us extra time to create so many beautiful memories."No-one can take them away from us and for that, we'll always be grateful." 'Heart of gold' The couple remembered their daughter as a fun, kind-hearted and respectful Frisby continued: "Poppi was so funny and everyone adored her."She was a beautiful young girl with a fun, sometimes mischievous and sassy personality."She had a heart of gold and enjoyed life, despite the challenges she faced towards the end." Follow East of England news on X, Instagram and Facebook: BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire or BBC Suffolk.
