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CBS News
7 hours ago
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- CBS News
Hiker dies after bear knocks him into 2,600-foot ravine in Greece, witness says
A veteran Greek hiker died Tuesday after falling into a ravine in the north of the country after a bear encounter, rescuers said. Christos Stavrianidis was declared dead at Kavala hospital shortly after he was found in the 2,600-foot ravine in Fraktou forest in northeastern Greece, the Ekav national emergency center told AFP. Stavrianidis was in the forest with another experienced hiker, Dimitris Kioroglou, when the incident happened on Monday. "I suddenly saw a bear which attacked me," Kioroglou told news portal NewsIT. "My dog delayed it for a few seconds. I used pepper spray, and it headed to where my friend was and knocked him into the ravine." Panos Stefanou, spokesman for Greece wildlife group Arcturos, said the bear was likely defending itself. "This is more a defensive behavior, not an attack. The bear is trying to push back what it sees as a threat," he told state TV ERT. The hikers were heading towards the remains of a Greek warplane that crashed in the area some seven decades earlier. Stavrianidis had found the plane deep in the forest last August. He was leading efforts to identify a more accessible route to its location to enable more people to visit the wreckage. "It's a beautiful discovery that deserves to be viewed on location... the fuselage is nearly intact," he had told a local journalist last year. "It's a treasure of nature and should be left (in the forest)," he had said. Brown bears are protected under Greek law, according to Ursa Trails, which notes the biggest populations are located in the mountains of western Rhodopes and Northern and Central Pindos. Photo taken on June 4, 2018, shows an adult brown bear standing by the wire fence inside Arcturos wildlife sanctuary, where more than 20 bears have found shelter, in Florina, Greece. Xinhua/Dimitris Tosidis via Getty Images The brown bear population is much denser farther north in Europe. Last month, Slovenia approved the culling of more than 200 brown bears, whose population in a forested area outside the capital had grown to around 1,000. Slovakia has also grappled with a surging brown bear population as well as attacks on humans. In April, lawmakers approved a plan to shoot about 350 brown bears in Slovakia after a man was mauled to death while walking in a forest there, the BBC reported. Last year, a woman died in Slovakia after being chased by a bear through dense forest and mountainous terrain.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
'She knew to save me': Alaska woman says dog died protecting her from moose attack
The Brief An Alaska woman and her dog were attacked by a moose while hiking in Kincaid Park. The woman's 15-year-old dog, Daisy, repeatedly intervened to protect her and was fatally injured. The woman suffered a broken wrist and says Daisy saved her life during the attack. ANCHORAGE - An Alaska woman is mourning the death of her beloved dog after they were both trampled by a mother moose. Barb Ashton said Daisy, a yellow lab golden retriever mix, was 15 years old. The backstory Ashton said last month, she, her sister, and Daisy went for a hike in Kincaid Park when they spotted a mother moose near her calf. The moose charged the sisters, and they split up and ran. RELATED: One of Big Bear's bald eaglets has officially left the nest Ashton said she turned and saw the moose go up to Daisy, who didn't see the animal. "The moose lined up behind her [Daisy], kicked her in the air, and kicked her some more," Ashton sobbingly told FOX Television Stations. Then the moose went after Ashton. "The moose had me down, it had knocked me down and started stomping on me," she continued. Ashton's sister was able to call 911 while the moose continued to attack, she said. RELATED: Denali's live sled dog cam is back with 5 adorable new puppies Ashton said while the moose was trampling on her, Daisy repeatedly tried to intervene. "As the moose was stomping on me, my 15-year-old dog, who does not run, she had mobility issues, was able to get up and run and draw the moose off me," Ashton explained. "She [Daisy] got kicked a second time, and I started to move, and the moose came back and stomped on me some more and my dog got up one more time and ran and got the moose off me again." "But she knew what to do. She knew to save me," Ashton said. Ashton said Daisy suffered severe injuries, and she made the decision to put her dog down. Meanwhile, Ashton suffered a broken wrist and bruising. What they're saying Ashton believes Daisy said her life that day. "She was truly my guardian angel," Ashton said. "Without her, we never would have made it. ' What's next Ashton said she's now terrified of moose to the point where she will not go hiking or walking, even around the neighborhood, because of the moose population. "You can walk out your front door, and the moose will be there," she added. "I won't walk alone anymore. I won't walk in the woods anymore, and it's going to take a while to heal from this, for sure." Ashton said wildlife authorities investigated but said the moose had moved on and didn't close the trail. Dig deeper Ashton said she'll continue to find ways to keep Daisy's memory alive. "Daisy was the sweetest girl on the face of the planet," Ashton said. "She was a pet therapy dog at one point. She'd lost her hearing. She'd had cancer. She survived." "But she knew what to do. She knew to save me." The Source The information in this story comes from an interview Barb Ashton gave to FOX Television Stations, where she recounted the events of the moose attack, her injuries, and the heroic actions of her dog Daisy. This story was reported from Los Angeles.
Washington Post
23-05-2025
- Washington Post
Restraining order against Maui doctor jailed on charge of attempting to kill his wife is dismissed
WAILUKU, Hawaii — A judge on Friday dismissed a petition for a temporary restraining order against a Maui anesthesiologist accused of attempting to kill his wife on a Honolulu hiking trail. Gerhardt Konig's wife initially filed the petition after he allegedly pushed her toward the edge of a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe and then bashed her head with a rock.
Associated Press
23-05-2025
- Associated Press
Restraining order against Maui doctor is dismissed because he's being held without bail
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — A judge on Friday dismissed a petition for a temporary restraining order against a Maui anesthesiologist accused of attempting to kill his wife on a Honolulu hiking trail. Gerhardt Konig's wife initially filed the petition after he allegedly pushed her toward the edge of a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe and then bashed her head with a rock. But her attorney, Brandon Segal, told the judge the restraining order was now unnecessary because Konig was being held without bail during the criminal case against him. Segal said his client may refile petition if Konig's custody status changes. Second Circuit Court Judge Bevanne J. Bowers on Maui approved the motion after Konig's attorney had no objection. Konig pleaded not guilty to an attempted murder charge in April. He's been held without bail since his March 28 indictment. Konig and his wife were visiting Oahu from their home on Maui to celebrate her birthday when he allegedly tried to kill her on the hiking trail, prosecutors said. The wife's petition said Konig accused his wife in December of having an affair and that they had been in therapy and counseling. She also said her husband has sexually abused and assaulted her. The Associated Press does not name people say they have been sexually abused unless they come forward publicly.
The Independent
23-05-2025
- The Independent
Restraining order against Maui doctor is dismissed because he's being held without bail
A judge on Friday dismissed a petition for a temporary restraining order against a Maui anesthesiologist accused of attempting to kill his wife on a Honolulu hiking trail. Gerhardt Konig's wife initially filed the petition after he allegedly pushed her toward the edge of a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe and then bashed her head with a rock. But her attorney, Brandon Segal, told the judge the restraining order was now unnecessary because Konig was being held without bail during the criminal case against him. Segal said his client may refile petition if Konig's custody status changes. Second Circuit Court Judge Bevanne J. Bowers on Maui approved the motion after Konig's attorney had no objection. Konig pleaded not guilty to an attempted murder charge in April. He's been held without bail since his March 28 indictment. Konig and his wife were visiting Oahu from their home on Maui to celebrate her birthday when he allegedly tried to kill her on the hiking trail, prosecutors said. The wife's petition said Konig accused his wife in December of having an affair and that they had been in therapy and counseling. She also said her husband has sexually abused and assaulted her. The Associated Press does not name people say they have been sexually abused unless they come forward publicly.
