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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Smuggler with bag full of venomous viper snakes stopped by India customs
A checked bag filled with creatures from your nightmares was stopped by international customs in Mumbai over the weekend, leading to an arrest. Mumbai Customs officers said they seized a checked bag on Sunday from a passenger arriving from Thailand. A closer inspection of the bag revealed three spider-tailed horned viper snakes, five Asian leaf turtles and 44 Indonesian pit viper snakes. Man Caught In Airport With Hundreds Of Tarantulas Strapped To His Body "An Indian national arriving from Thailand was arrested," Mumbai Customs wrote. Photos show the smuggled reptiles after the discovery, including a tray full of turtles and a bucket of venomous blue and green snakes. According to Australian Geographic, pit vipers can be found in blue and green on the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia. Blue pit vipers are some of the rarest of their species, according to the outlet. This isn't the first – or last – walk on the wild side for customs officers in India. Passenger Smuggles Sea Turtle Skull On Plane, Found With Other Illegal Taxidermy Including Wolverine Photos of most seizures by Mumbai customs show mostly drugs and gold, but in February, officers also stopped the smuggling of five Siamang Gibbons. The monkeys are an endangered species, according to the International Union for Conservation of article source: Smuggler with bag full of venomous viper snakes stopped by India customs
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Sea Turtle Patrol HHI marks first nest of season with dedication
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) — The Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island (STPHHI) announced that the first sea turtle nest of the 2025 season was laid Wednesday, with a special tribute. Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island The discovery of the nest was dedicated Jay Wiendl, 1974–2025. STPHHI said he was a cherished friend, steadfast supporter and respected leader in the hospitality industry. 'This first nest is more than just a beginning—it's a legacy,' said Director of STPHHI Amber Kuehn. 'Jay's enduring impact on our mission and this island will live on with every hatchling that makes its way to the sea.' The nest site is marked by three golden poles and a special dedication plaque, which reads: Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island 'This first nest of the 2025 Sea Turtle Nesting Season is dedicated to Jay Wiendl, 1974–2025, leader in the hospitality industry, whose legacy embraces environmental responsibility to honor his commitment to the natural beauty of the island and Sea Turtle Patrol HHI.' STPHHI expressed its gratitude for Jay Wiendl's lasting contributions and said it proudly celebrates his memory with this symbolic dedication. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WSAV-TV.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Georgia's first sea turtle nest of the season laid on Jekyll island
Sea turtle nesting season is here, and Georgia's first nest has already been reported. Glynn County locals woke up to find a nest just south of Glory Beach on Jekyll Island, according to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. 'It's like clockwork, we always get our first nest during the first week of May,' Georgia Sea Turtle Program Coordinator Mark Dodd said. Nests are already popping up in Florida. Read: Florida officials announce record nesting year for world's most threatened sea turtle [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] Thursday's nest was laid by a Loggerhead sea turtle, a species protected under the Endangered Species Act. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, loggerhead nesting peaked at 4,071 nests in 2022, which was the most since comprehensive surveying began in 1989. The total dipped to 3,431 nests in 2023 and reached just over 2,490 last year. Read: 'Beach driving in Florida is a dinosaur': Nassau County sued over driving on American Beach >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< While that was lower than the yearly recovery goal of 2,800 nests a year, the department said on average, the population has increased about 4 percent annually since the early 1990s. 'This is predicted to be a big year for nesting. That being said, our modeling suggests the loggerhead population will stabilize at current levels for about the next 15 to 20 years. So we don't expect this season to be way beyond (previous high counts). But relative to the three-year cycle, it should be up,' said Dodd. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center allows the public to ride along with the sea turtle patrol in the mornings as they search for nests. To learn more about how you can participate, click here. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Ex-Cyclone Alfred live: Eerie scenes in Woolworths as stores reopen, Brisbane nears rain record as emergency warnings issued
Hello and welcome to Yahoo's live coverage this Monday as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to bring massive rainfall for parts of southeast Queensland. There are a host of emergency flood warnings now in place with the Bureau of Meteorology saying all rivers in the region have experienced "significant" rises. Woolworths and Coles are slowly reopening stores after shutting down amid the weather system. Eerie vision from shoppers at stores shows stores with barely any stock on the shelves as the supermarkets work tirelessly to get essentials to impacted communities. Follow along as we bring you regular updates throughout the day. We bring you some sad pictures now of injured wildlife as a result of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Wildlife authorities had stressed the dangers the weather system posed to native wildlife crews have been busy treating those found injured. Environmental charity Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital reopened its doors on Sunday to a flood of patients impacted by the destructive weather event. Working with local wildlife rescue groups, during the first few hours of re-opening native animal patients included an injured koala, an eastern grey kangaroo, a Flying fox, Sea Turtle hatchlings and a Swamp hen. The RACQ shared striking images of Brisbane's Kedron Brook yesterday, showing just how much water levels had risen in a day. Those in southeast Queensland and northern NSW are being told to stay well clear of rivers and creeks over fears of flash flooding as the rain continues to fall. Energy networks are stressing they're doing whatever they can to restore power to homes and businesses after more than 230,000 remain without power. Over the weekend, that figure peaked at 300,000 and led to residents being warned that they could face at least a week without power. Energex chief operations officer Paul Jordan told Sunrise they were "giving it everything we possibly can" to restore power. Drivers are continuing to ignore pleas from authorities not to drive into floodwaters and the ABC spotted a driver forced to leave his vehicle outside Officeworks in the Brisbane suburb of Windsor early this morning after becoming stuck in the floodwaters. The city has received near 300mm in the past 24 hours and Premier David Crisafulli is urging residents to "know the risk" these challenging conditions pose. He also urged people to plan their route to higher ground if they needed to evacuate. Coles and Woolworths have begun to open stores where it's safe to do so however shoppers are being met with empty shelves. Residents have shared their experiences returning to supermarkets, with one Gold Coast shopper showing empty shelves at her local Woolworths. With fears the ongoing rain could again cause further disruptions, shoppers are quickly snapping up essential items like milk and water, leaving many empty-handed. The supermarkets had warned it would be operating with limited staff amid Alfred, with Coles and Woolworths stressing the safety of staff was a priority. Read more about the empty shelves here. Let's start with the huge amount of rain that has fallen in the past 24 hours. Brisbane CBD's total since 9am yesterday, just shy of a 24-hour period, stands at a staggering 275mm. To put that into perspective, the city averages about 140mm over the entire month of March. The city is edging very close to breaking its daily rainfall record for March. The highest total for the Brisbane area has been 349mm at Green Hill Reservoir, the Bureau of Meteorology said. Outside of Brisbane, Wongawallan, on the northwest side of the Gold Coast, has reached 400mm in the past 24 hours. Nambour, inland from the Sunshine Coast, has received 349mm in the same period. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube. We bring you some sad pictures now of injured wildlife as a result of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Wildlife authorities had stressed the dangers the weather system posed to native wildlife crews have been busy treating those found injured. Environmental charity Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital reopened its doors on Sunday to a flood of patients impacted by the destructive weather event. Working with local wildlife rescue groups, during the first few hours of re-opening native animal patients included an injured koala, an eastern grey kangaroo, a Flying fox, Sea Turtle hatchlings and a Swamp hen. The RACQ shared striking images of Brisbane's Kedron Brook yesterday, showing just how much water levels had risen in a day. Those in southeast Queensland and northern NSW are being told to stay well clear of rivers and creeks over fears of flash flooding as the rain continues to fall. Energy networks are stressing they're doing whatever they can to restore power to homes and businesses after more than 230,000 remain without power. Over the weekend, that figure peaked at 300,000 and led to residents being warned that they could face at least a week without power. Energex chief operations officer Paul Jordan told Sunrise they were "giving it everything we possibly can" to restore power. Drivers are continuing to ignore pleas from authorities not to drive into floodwaters and the ABC spotted a driver forced to leave his vehicle outside Officeworks in the Brisbane suburb of Windsor early this morning after becoming stuck in the floodwaters. The city has received near 300mm in the past 24 hours and Premier David Crisafulli is urging residents to "know the risk" these challenging conditions pose. He also urged people to plan their route to higher ground if they needed to evacuate. Coles and Woolworths have begun to open stores where it's safe to do so however shoppers are being met with empty shelves. Residents have shared their experiences returning to supermarkets, with one Gold Coast shopper showing empty shelves at her local Woolworths. With fears the ongoing rain could again cause further disruptions, shoppers are quickly snapping up essential items like milk and water, leaving many empty-handed. The supermarkets had warned it would be operating with limited staff amid Alfred, with Coles and Woolworths stressing the safety of staff was a priority. Read more about the empty shelves here. Let's start with the huge amount of rain that has fallen in the past 24 hours. Brisbane CBD's total since 9am yesterday, just shy of a 24-hour period, stands at a staggering 275mm. To put that into perspective, the city averages about 140mm over the entire month of March. The city is edging very close to breaking its daily rainfall record for March. The highest total for the Brisbane area has been 349mm at Green Hill Reservoir, the Bureau of Meteorology said. Outside of Brisbane, Wongawallan, on the northwest side of the Gold Coast, has reached 400mm in the past 24 hours. Nambour, inland from the Sunshine Coast, has received 349mm in the same period.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Senate Bill to possibly ban balloon releases in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA (WNCT) — A Senate Bill is currently floating around the General Assembly that would ban balloon releases across the state. Balloon releases are typically done for celebrations or to honor a loved one. However, some say they can be harmful to the environment. This bill would prohibit people from doing mass balloon releases or face a $250 fine. Michele Lamping, a Sea Turtle specialist from the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium says when sea animals ingest balloons, it can be extremely painful and even kill them. 'When we do have good outcomes, which we had means that the animal will pass the balloon a string, which is really awful to watch. You're just kind of waiting for them to pass it. And, you know, it's uncomfortable and awful and you just have to wait for that string to come out and then wait for that balloon to pass,' said Lamping. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
