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GRETA'S GAZA GETAWAY! Wacky voyage of the S.S. Thunberg
Get the latest from Brad Hunter straight to your inbox ARGHHH! Shiver me timbers, the kidnappers are giving Greta Thunberg a pastrami sandwich. IDF Where were the Skipper and Gilligan on board Admiral Greta Thunberg's 'Freedom Flotilla'? This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Sadly, we'll never know as the good ship Madleen ran into headwinds by way of the IDF about 200 km from its final destination, from Gaza. Survivors of the wreck of the S.S. Minnow in the 1960s TV sitcom were a lot more likable and less prone to melodrama and virtuous antics. Gilligan and the Skipper also failed in their voyage. CBS On Monday, Thunberg declared that her rag-tag crew of activists had been 'kidnapped!' by the IDF. Still, few kidnappers sort you out with pastrami sandwiches and water. After realizing there was boffo bucks in protesting against Israel, the Swedish actor-vist ditched whales, rivers, mountains and almost every other creature on the planet. Unless you live in Gaza, you are now passe. The elfin 22-year-old's latest escapade was setting sail on the Madleen with other activists looking for adventure and social media plaudits. Their goal: 'Break the siege' and deliver aid to Gaza. The sailboat (oddly, they only appeared to be using the diesel engines) was bringing 'aid,' really a 'symbolic' amount but never mind that … Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. LAND HO! The Israeli Navy ended the voyage. IDF Of course, aid is flooding into the besieged seaside city. Terror cult Hamas is just not letting suffering inhabitants have it. Here's your cheat sheet to Greta's seafaring social justice activists. Greta Thunberg speaks with the crew of the ship Madleen, headed to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid on June 1, 2025 in Catania, Italy. Photo by Fabrizio Villa / Getty Images Europe GRETA THUNBERG 411: The pixie-like protester ditched the earth and doubled down on Gaza, becoming a frequent flier at anti-Israel protests in Europe, complete with keffiyeh and combat jacket. Now, the Swedish scold has been photographed wearing a sou'wester. GAME OF DRONES: Actor Liam Cunningham. HBO LIAM CUNNINGHAM 411: The Irish actor is best known for playing the wise Davos Seaworth in the HBO epic Game of Thrones . Will Greta become his Red Queen? Does he know that his role as Davos was fictional? Greta Thunberg and terror fanboy Thiago Avila. INSTAGRAM THIAGO AVILA 411: The Brazilian is a big-time terrorist fanboy. When Hezbollah boss Hassan Nasrallah was iced, Avila attended his funeral in February. He called the fanatic a 'beloved' leader and 'martyr.' Avila said he was 'very honoured' and 'very happy' to attend the send-off. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Yasmin Acar. INSTAGRAM YASEMIN ACAR 411: Veteran hater and resident of Berlin, Acar is known for her antisemitic rants. When Iran launched missiles into Israel, Acar danced with joy, Bild reported. At one demo, she screeched: 'You're a white person, you shouldn't tell us what to do.' RIMA HASSAN. INSTAGRAM RIMA HASSAN 411: French politician and certified nutter, Hassan has accused Israel of being the culprit in the Oct. 7, 2023, kidnappings and murders of wee Kfir and Ariel Bibas and their mother Shira. She reportedly tweeted: 'Kfir, Ariel, and Shiri Bibas were killed by an Israeli attack.' At a demo in Jordan, the PC politician called for the destruction of Israel and joined a chant shouting: 'We die for jihad.' HOMER: Al Jazeera journalist OMAR FAIAD. IDF OMAR FAIAD 411: French 'journalist' employed by Al-Jazeera (go figure) has scoffed at the Holocaust and compared the IDF to Nazis. He tweeted: 'The Israeli army resembles the Nazi army.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Setting sail for fun and adventure. INSTAGRAM OTHERS 411: Pascal Maurieras — French activist; Yanis Mhamdi — French reporter; Suayb Ordu — Turkish activist; Sergio Toribio — Spanish activist; Marco van Rennes — Dutch activist; Reva Viard — French activist, and Baptiste Andre — French Physician. Climate activist Greta Thunberg stands near a Palestinian flag after boarding the Madleen boat and before setting sail for Gaza along with activists of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, departing from the Sicilian port of Catania, Italy, Sunday, June 1, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Cavalli / AP CAPTAIN'S LOG 411: Israel has warned that despite the crew's faculty lounge bravado, they weren't getting anywhere near Gaza. The Madleen departed Catania, Italy, on Sunday for the journey. They also claimed to have picked up two migrants floating in the Mediterranean. DRONES AHOY! Thunberg and Co. claimed they're being followed by — what they presume — are Israeli drones, poised to turn the activists into fish food. Greta Thunberg speaks with the crew of the ship Madleen, headed to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid on June 1, 2025 in Catania, Italy. Photo by Fabrizio Villa / Getty Images Europe SAILIN' SELFIES Despite the stress and perilous waters, the silly sailors (but mostly Thunberg) found time to post selfies on social media. Of course, no 2025 activist selfie is complete without a Palestinian flag and the pinnacle of what was once called cultural appropriation, a keffiyeh scarf. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. WHINE WITH THAT CHEESE The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which had organized the voyage, claimed the activists were 'kidnapped by Israeli forces' while trying to deliver desperately needed aid to the territory. QUOTE 'The ship was unlawfully boarded, its unarmed civilian crew abducted, and its life-saving cargo — including baby formula, food and medical supplies' — Freedom Flotilla. ISRAEL SAYS It's a publicity stunt, and they called the ship a 'selfie yacht.' Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is arrested during a climate march against fossil subsidies near the highway A12 in the Hague, on April 6, 2024. Dozens of police officers, some on horseback, blocked protesters from reaching the A12 arterial highway into the Dutch seaside city, the scene of previous actions organised by the Extinction Rebellion (XR) group. Photo by RAMON VAN FLYMEN / ANP/AFP via Getty Images Read More HOW DARE YOU Greta moaned in a prerecorded message: 'I urge all my friends, family and comrades to put pressure on the Swedish government to release me and the others as soon as possible.' SWEDEN SAYS Sweden has advised against travel to Gaza for a decade. Activists who disregard the warning are taking matters into their own hands. The foreign minister noted that no one is in danger, so no consular support. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Olympics Columnists Olympics Canada Celebrity
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Unlikely heroes emerge to protect local lake from dangerous menace: 'In their mind, they're playing a huge game of hide and seek'
Two dogs, Splash and Minnow, are helping protect Rancho Seco Lake in California against invasive golden mussels. The golden mussels haven't reached Rancho Seco Lake yet, and that's in large part due to a new company, Mussel Dogs. According to CBS News, Debi DeShon's 16 dogs sniff the boats before they are allowed to enter the lake. Company owner DeShon said, "Dogs in their mind, they're playing a huge game of hide and seek. She trained the dogs on golden, zebra, and quagga mussels by covering balls with their scent and teaching the canines to find them in boxes and sit or stare at them. "The golden mussel is the newest one in our area," DeShon explained. Golden mussels, which are native to Asia, "are now spreading through delta waterways, harming native species and water clarity," per CBS News. They attach themselves to kayaks and boats, and in their larval stage, they are almost undetectable. Once these mussels get into the lake, it's too late. That's why detecting the mussels before they enter the waterway is vital. It's a good thing Splash and Minnow think it's all a game because keeping the invasive mussels out of the lake is a pretty big responsibility. Should we be actively working to kill invasive species? Absolutely It depends on the species I don't know No — leave nature alone Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Invasive species can take a significant toll on the economy, costing the U.S. $20 billion annually for cleanup and management. According to Science News, Asian tiger and yellow fever mosquitoes are among the most financially draining invasive species, costing the world nearly $150 billion. It's not just a loss of money. Invasive species are also harmful to public health. For instance, these two mosquito species wreaked havoc by spreading yellow and dengue fever, Zika, and chikungunya. That's also where most of the cost stems from. Invasive species can drive native species to extinction, which has a domino effect. When one animal disappears, it can disrupt the food chain, causing more organisms to vanish. Luckily, Rancho Seco Lake has Splash and Minnow and the other Mussel Dogs, many of which are rescues. You can take local action to combat invasive species by volunteering to remove them and educating yourself and others about unwelcome invaders in your area. 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.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Here's what we know about the boat abandoned for 164 days and counting in Milwaukee
Love it hate it, the abandoned boat on the Lake Michigan shoreline has become a popular destination spot, with far too many taking the liberty to jump on board, damage the interior or leave behind graffiti or other messages. Deep Thought was abandoned Oct. 13, after owners Sherry and Richard Wells, of Mississippi, purchased it in Manitowoc, then ran out of gas in Milwaukee. Here's a recap on how the boat got here and why it's still gracing the Lake Michigan shoreline. Yes, the Wells should cover the cost to have the boat pulled from the sand or salvaged, according to Jerry Guyer, the owner salvage company Silo Marina in Milwaukee. The U.S. Coast Guard also has confirmed it is the responsibility of boat owners to pay for its removal. However, the Wells indicated in an interview with the Journal Sentinel that after spending $12,000 to buy the boat in Manitowoc and then thousands more to get it ready to take home, they were short on cash. They returned to Mississippi and were talking with Guyer about hiring him to salvage it, but have stopped returning his calls, according to Guyer. A GoFundMe account was briefly created but is no longer active. The Wells spoke to the Journal Sentinel in early January. They explained how they had planned to purchase the boat, then spend two nights docked at McKinley Marina. With no prior experience boating on a Great Lake, the couple arrived offshore in Milwaukee around sunset during a thunderstorm and low on fuel. They missed the marina entrance, they struggled to find it after calling marina staff for help. They ran out of gas and ended up just north of the marina and south of Bradford Beach. They spent two nights on the boat, then returned to Mississippi. Their plan was to ride the boat home, then live on it permanently when they retired. No insurance money is coming in, either. The boat had last been surveyed by an insurance company over a year ago, making that survey too outdated for the Wells' agent in Mississippi. The plan was to get the boat home, then insure it, the couple said. By the end of October, someone had stuck an "I Closed Wolski's" sticker on the boat. By December, Deep Thought had its own Google Maps entry called "The Minnow," telling people exactly where to find it. The boat now is covered in graffiti. Not all of what's written is what parents want their children reading during a trip to the beach. Guyer, the salvage company owner, said the propeller was lodged 2- to 3-feet deep in the sand when he last tried to break the boat free at the end of December. Guyer said he and his crew are ready with a plan. They just need a few days of little to no wind. Then, the plan is to dredge out sand from beneath the boat, while simultaneously removing water from the vessel. A separate boat would be ready nearby to pull it loose and out into the lake, before it is brought to shore. The boat's location along the Lake Michigan shoreline appears to have landed it in jurisdictional no-man's land. The Mississippi couple was headed to the county's McKinley Marina when they missed the entry and ran out of gas, but Jeff Orlowski, the Milwaukee County Parks' director of recreation and business services, said the boat is "not a county issue." He said the boat is a U.S. Coast Guard issue. But that's not the case, either, according to Lt. j.g. Santiago Tamburini, the public affairs officer for Sector Lake Michigan U.S. Coast Guard. Tamburini said the Coast Guard gets involved in search-and-rescue situations, which this is not. However, the Coast Guard is checking on the boat to make sure it is not leaking gas or other fluids, which is a Coast Guard responsibility, he said. Guyer sent an email to Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Tuesday, requesting assistance. Jeff Fleming, the mayor's spokesman, confirmed Guyer sent an email seeking assistance with what Fleming said "sounds like a complicated situation." "We are certainly interested in hearing him out, to the extent we can be helpful," Fleming told the Journal Sentinel. "We are not in position to provide city, taxpayer-funded resources. But to the extent we can be helpful in other ways, we are certainly open to having discussions. We understand his frustrations." Guyer said he has the people and equipment "ready to go." "I just need somebody from somewhere to apply pressure to help me get this finished," he said in reference to the mayor. Jessica Van Egeren covers abandoned boats and other topics of interest for the Journal Sentinel. She can be reached at jvanegeren@ This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee abandoned boat: Here's what we know after five months
