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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Morgan County Sheriff's Office says authorities searching for missing woman
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The Morgan County Sheriff's Office says crews are searching a wooded area for a missing 19-year-old. MCSO said deputies, along with fire and EMS crews, responded to the 1300 block of Community Lane near Hartselle Monday, searching for the woman who authorities said went into the woods and did not return. According to MCSO, the woman was wearing a pink skirt and a white and black striped shirt and has a medical condition that could disorient her. Authorities said she was with two dogs when she went missing. MSCO had not released the identity of the woman as of 10:07 p.m. Monday. The sheriff's office said that residents should use caution in the area due to multiple agencies actively searching. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
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- Yahoo
MCSO: Retired K9 Lola has passed away
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Lola, a retired K9 of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, is being remembered by deputies after she passed away on Sunday. Alongside her handler, Deputy Fisher, she assisted with multiple investigations throughout Monroe County. Local Pet Cemetery honors law enforcement K-9s Her service extended beyond MCSO as she participated in assisting the TSA program at the 2016 Republican National Convention, the 2019 Super Bowl in Atlanta, the 2019 Super Bowl in Los Angeles, and the 2021 inauguration of former President Joe Biden. On Monday, Lola was escorted by deputies to the Rush Inter Pet Cemetery, where she was laid to rest. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
21 hours ago
- USA Today
Alligator found in Florida backyard pool: Watch the moment it was captured
Alligator found in Florida backyard pool: Watch the moment it was captured Some residents in Jensen Beach, Florida, got an unexpected backyard visitor over the weekend when they found a 7-foot alligator going for a swim in their pool. When officers responded to a home in the Pinecrest Lakes neighborhood on May 31, they found the gator "completely unfazed by its unexpected audience," the Martin County Sheriff's Office said in a social media post. After enlisting the help of professional trapper Matt Hines, the alligator was trapped and removed from the pool, the MCSO said. The reptile made it into the pool despite the home's pool being fully fenced in, the post said. Officers said they believe the alligator either climbed over or found its way under the fencing. While the encounter is abnormal, it happens more often than expected, officers said. In fact, it was the second call that day for an alligator found swimming in a residential pool, the department said. Watch: Gator found in pool tries to evade capture with 'death spiral' Watch as this scaly intruder does a death roll in neighborhood pool Local authorities had to call a professional trapper to help remove a 7 foot uninvited guest from a Florida resident's pool. In a video posted to Facebook, the alligator is seen trying to evade capture by using what's known as the "death roll" or "death spiral," MCSO said. The animals use a full-body twisting motion to kill prey, according to the University of Tennessee. The species can't chew, so it uses a powerful bite coupled with the roll technique to attack prey. In this case, the gator used the death roll as a defense mechanism, officials said. "As you can see by the powerful 'death spiral,' an alligator's natural defense tactic, it is not safe to attempt to remove a gator unless you are a trained professional," MCSO's post said. Police warn about alligator mating season The MCSO also said the incident serves as a reminder that it's mating season for alligators. "During this time, they become much more active and may travel into areas they don't typically frequent — including fully fenced yards like this one," the MCSO said. The department cautioned residents and pet owners to stay alert for alligators, which can be dangerous if provoked. If you spot an alligator, keep your distance and call for help, police said. Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at
Newsweek
a day ago
- Newsweek
Pandora Kjolsrud and Evan Clark Deaths: What We Know as Teens Found Shot
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A murder investigation is underway after two teenagers were found dead with gunshot wounds in a remote section of central Arizona forest. The bodies of 18-year-old Pandora Kjolsrud and Evan Clark, 17, were discovered in the Tonto National Forest near Mount Ord on May 27, although the story did not hit the news until Friday when police released further details. The teenagers attended Arcadia High School in Phoenix, around 64 miles to the southwest of the forest. The pair are thought to have died last Monday, and Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office reportedly listed both deaths as homicides. Sergeant Joaquin Enriquez, of Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), has confirmed that police are investigating the "suspicious" deaths. Newsweek has reached out to the sheriff's office for further information and comment. The Tonto National Forest outside of Superior, Arizona. The Tonto National Forest outside of Superior, Arizona. Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images Why It Matters Relatives and friends of the pair have been left reeling by the grim discovery, with both families paying tribute to the teenagers as they set up separate fundraisers to help finance their funerals. Kjolsrud was described as "a vivacious personality with an infectious smile that brought joy to so many." She was a talented musician who "enjoyed playing violin, cello and guitar," the GoFundMe page set up for her family said. Clark was described on a separate GoFundMe site as "funny, bright, kind and entrepreneurial," by his mother Sandra Malibu Sweeney. He had several passions including "going to concerts, photography, cars and trips to Malibu, CA," she said, adding that he "was on his way to becoming a wonderful man." What To Know The teenagers had set off for a Memorial Day weekend camping trip, but never came home, according to local news station Fox 10 Phoenix. Their bodies were found off State Route 87, which runs from Phoenix to Payson, north of Tonto forest, last Tuesday, with Enriquez releasing a brief statement to Fox 10 Phoenix on Friday, saying: "At this time, the circumstances surrounding their deaths are being treated as suspicious." He did not reveal further information about the crime or the investigation, which has sparked fear among Arizona's hiking community, according to the New York Post. Friends of the pair have now set up a memorial at a viewing spot on Camelback Mountain, where the group would often visit to watch the sunset together. What People Are Saying In a statement to Newsweek, the sheriff's office said: "The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is actively working this case, which involves two victims who tragically lost their lives due to gunshot wounds… "MCSO is seeking the community's assistance. If you have any information—no matter how small—that may be relevant to this case, we strongly encourage you to come forward. Your help could be critical in bringing answers and justice to the victims and their families." Iara Rosales, who worked with Evan Clark, told Fox 10: "You just cherish all the memories and the laughs. His life was cut very short, and so was Pandora's. They were very young, and it was just so sudden and a tragedy that you wouldn't even imagine." What Happens Next The fundraisers for the teenagers remain active, with both nearing their targets; a $30,000 goal for Kjolsrud's funeral expenses and $25,000 to help Clark's family. Both accounts have so far received around $22,000 in donations. In the meantime, the investigation into the deaths continues and anyone with information is urged to call Maricopa County Sheriff's Office at 602-876-TIPS.
Perth Now
a day ago
- Perth Now
Two teens found shot dead in forest days into vacation
Two teenage friends have been found dead with gunshot wounds in a remote section of an American national forest less than a week into their summer vacation. Police have launched a major investigation after the bodies of Pandora Kjolsrud, 18, and Evan Clark, 17, were discovered in Arizona's Tonto National Forest on May 27. Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said the deaths are being treated as suspicious and have been listed as homicides. 'At this time, the circumstances surrounding their deaths are being treated as suspicious,' Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Joaquin Enriquez said. A spokesperson added: 'MCSO is seeking the community's assistance. If you have any information — no matter how small — that may be relevant to this case, we strongly encourage you to come forward. Your help could be critical in bringing answers and justice to the victims and their families. You may remain anonymous.' Pandora and Evan became friends after attending the same high school together. Evan's mum Sandra Sweeney said she can't imagine a life without her 'funny, bright, kind and entrepreneurial' son. Credit: GoFundMe Their deaths have prompted an outpouring of grief from friends and family. Evan's mum Sandra Sweeney said she can't imagine a life without her 'funny, bright, kind and entrepreneurial' son. 'This last week, Evan was taken from me, and my level of grief feels insurmountable,' Ms Sweeney said. 'I find myself at a complete loss to imagine a life without him. It is a small comfort to share some things about this boy who was on his way to becoming a wonderful young man.' '(He was) an old soul who was sensitive and loving. Pandora has been described as having a 'vivacious personality with an infectious smile that brought joy to so many'. Credit: GoFundMe 'Evan wrote me letters, the last of which he gave me on Mother's Day that was so touching it made me both laugh and cry. He was special. He deserved a long life.' Pandora has been described as having a 'vivacious personality with an infectious smile that brought joy to so many'. 'She was a beautiful human being and a bright light in this world who loved every single person she met and had a unique ability to make every person feel special,' a GoFundMe set up to raise funds for her family stated. 'She loved music in all of its forms and enjoyed playing violin, cello and guitar. The outdoors is where she truly felt at home. She loved camping, horseback riding, kayaking and hiking with friends and family.' Both Pandora and Evan's fundraisers have raised more than $20,000 USD for the teens' families.
