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CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Mountain lion attacks dog in Colorado, prompting Boulder police to send out a warning
Boulder police are warning people in their Colorado community after a mountain lion attacked and killed a small dog on Friday night. It happened in the 2400 block of Balsam Avenue in the northern part of Boulder. Some residents of the city said the mountain lion appeared suddenly before the attack and then jumped on their dog. It then quickly went off with the deceased animal's body. The pet's remains were later located in a backyard. The mountain lion did not threaten the people. Another sighting of the same mountain lion was reported on Saturday. Officials from Boulder say these types of attacks are rare, but remember not to approach a mountain lion if you see one, and back away from it slowly. They have more information posted online, and shared the following tips for if you come upon a mountain lion: - Do not approach lions. Most mountain lions will try to avoid a confrontation. Give the lion a way to escape. - Stay calm if you come upon a lion. Talk to it in a firm voice in an effort to demonstrate that you are human and not its regular prey. - Back away slowly. Running may stimulate a lion's instinct to chase and attack. - Face the lion and make an effort to appear as large as possible. Open your jacket or lift objects to appear like a more formidable opponent. Pick up your children. - If the lion behaves aggressively, throw rocks, sticks or whatever you can pick up, without turning your back to the lion or bending down. - If the lion would happen to attack, fight back. Lions have been driven away by prey that fights back. Remain standing and keep attempting to get back up if you are brought to the ground.
BBC News
23-07-2025
- BBC News
Woman suffered multiple bite wounds in Exeter dog attack
A woman has been warned she faces a jail sentence after her three German shepherd cross dogs attacked a woman in a playing Pike, 51, from Exeter, admitted being the owner in charge of dogs dangerously out of control that caused injury at Exwick playing fields, in Exeter, in prosecutor told Exeter Magistrates' Court it was a "pack attack" and a woman suffered multiple bite wounds to her hands and fingers and needed plastic Pike also admitted to two other charges on the same day of being the person in charge of dogs dangerously out of control. She was told she faced up to six months in custody. The dogs called Zac, Storm and Nala, were seized by police at the time, and two other dogs were euthanized following the attack on "other dogs and humans", the court Judge Angela Brereton said an expert report would be prepared about the temperament of the dogs as a destruction order may be made against Pike will be sentenced in September.
The Independent
23-07-2025
- The Independent
Dog owners warned after fishhook find at walking spot
Police have issued a warning after dog treats laced with concealed fishhooks were discovered in popular walking spots across South Wales. Incidents have been reported in Blaen Brab Community Woodland in Cwmbran, Gwent, and Castle Meadows in Abergavenny. Pet owners shared warnings on social media, with one dog in Abergavenny requiring emergency surgery after ingesting the laced treat. The fishhooks were found embedded inside bone marrow chew sticks, making them difficult to detect. Gwent Police are conducting patrols and urging dog owners to remain vigilant and report any suspicious findings.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aussie pet food company agrees to pay $1.3 million after 'serious' environmental incident
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has agreed to an undertaking from an Australian pet food company that it will spend more than $1.375 million on safety equipment upgrades following an incident at its factory. The legally binding agreement was made after 300 litres of phosphoric acid spilled from a drum at the Australian Pet Brands facility in Dubbo, NSW. The acid is a common ingredient in pet food, and often used in very small quantities to improve flavour or prolong shelf-life. But the scope of the incident was so serious, emergency HAZMAT crews were called in to respond, and they discovered the liquid had spread across multiple floors. Jason Gordon, the EPA executive director of regulatory operations, described the 2023 event as a 'serious chemical spill', which therefore 'demanded' a response from emergency services. 'Fortunately, no environmental harm occurred, but the potential risk was significant,' he added. Pictures supplied to Yahoo News show the plastic tank that overflowed was severely discoloured by the spill. It occurred due to a faulty valve inside the factory's production tower. What changes will the pet food factory make? Under the agreement, Australian Pet Brands, will spend over $1 million relocating its acid dosing system from the top to the ground floor. It will also automate manual systems and improve training to reduce the likelihood of similar incidents. 'These changes will not only make the site safer for workers, but they'll also provide stronger protection for the environment by improving how chemicals are stored, handled and monitored,' Gordon said. 🥊 Aussie publican receives death threats after filming controversial act with kangaroo 🔎 Rare species with less than a thousand in the wild tracked down ☠️ Warning signs placed around Australian shopping centre after mass poisoning The company will also pay $75,000 to a local environmental charity. The EPA said the outcome holds the company to account while also helping to improve safety at the site. Australian Pet Brands has been contacted for comment. Love Australia's weird and wonderful environment? 🐊🦘😳 Get our new newsletter showcasing the week's best stories.
BBC News
20-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Flood causes 'chaos' for Wetheral animal charity
Flooding has caused "chaos" at an animal charity, with dozens of cats and dogs having to be moved to rainfall at Wetheral, near Carlisle, on Saturday saw staff at the Oak Tree Animals' Charity rush to clear kennels and the no pets were harmed, bedding, equipment and food has been online fundraising appeal set up by the organisation has so far raised more than £12,500. The group's Matt Notter said "the skies just opened up" around lunchtime with staff rushing to use water pumps normally intended to fill the site's of the animals went to foster homes, with others being taken home by workers. "We've not seen rain like it before," he explained. "Within 10 or 15 minutes the place was flooded."It came rushing into our reception area and tearoom building first, then it started to fill down at the kennels."We had to move the dogs in the lower kennel block, the cattery was flooding. It was chaos."We managed to keep most of the water out of our stable yard, but the kennel kitchen where food is prepared is ruined."Mr Notter, whose on-site house was also flooded, estimated it would take "a few months for everything to be as it was" with "a lot of rebuilding to do".More than 600 people have so far contributed to the fundraising appeal with donations to be used to replace supplies and repair damage. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
