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New York Post
4 days ago
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- New York Post
Hawk returns to California zoo after 15-months in the wild: report
The hawk is in. A California zoo's months-long search for a beloved hawk came to an end with the raptor flying into the arms of the handlers it recognized, according to a report. Ripley, a star for the Fresno Chaffee Zoo's Bird Show, fled the coup in April 2024 after an encounter with a pair of aggressive red-tailed hawks, according to a KMPH report. 3 Ripley the Harris's Hawk was missing from the Fresno Chaffee Zoo since April 2024. Fresno Chaffee Zoo On July 29, a bird-watching local in Prather, Ca., noticed the striking Harris's hawk in their backyard, the report stated. 3 Ripley pictured after his return home. Fresno Chaffee Zoo 3 The grateful bird flew towards the arms of his handlers after recognizing them at the Prather, Ca., area home. Fresno Chaffee Zoo That person then learned of Ripley's tale online and reported the sighting to Fresno Chaffee Zoo. When hawk handlers arrived, Ripley recognized his longtime caretakers and, after 20 minutes, flew directly into their arms, according to the report. 'Ripley's return is a testament to the relationships built between our animals and Zoo staff,' Ronnie Kerestus, the Zoo's Curator of Outreach, told KMPH. Kerestus further expressed gratitude for the 'massive effort' of the Fresno community in returning Ripley to his habitat.
Time of India
31-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
F-35C fighter crashes near US Navy's largest air station in California, pilot ejects
A F-35C Lightning II stealth fighter of the United States Navy crashed on Wednesday (July 30) in a field near the Naval Air Station Lemoore in Kings County, California. The fighter crashed at around 6:40 PM local time in a field near Cadillac and Dickinson Avenue in Fresno County, reported FOX and CW Television affiliate KMPH. The plane plunged and was engulfed in flames while trying to make an emergency landing. Rescue teams, police and fire department rushed to the crash site as the combat aircraft plunged to the earth. KMPH added that eyewitnesses saw a parachute opening up as the F-35 fell, indicating that pilot ejected safely. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category healthcare Operations Management others Leadership Cybersecurity Technology Data Science Public Policy Degree Project Management Digital Marketing CXO PGDM MCA MBA Management Data Science Design Thinking Data Analytics Healthcare Product Management Others Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Lucknow CERT-IIML Healthcare Management India Starts on undefined Get Details An official statement from Naval Air Station Lemoore is expected shortly. Commissioned in July 1961, the air base is US Navy's largest Master Jet Base. The base is home to over half of Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighters. It has the honor of being the only naval air base which to house the F-35C Lightning II, a variant of America's most advanced stealth fighter.
