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Creek Granted 'Rights' After Progressive Nonprofit Arrives to Town, People Unanimously Repeal Decision When the Truth Becomes Clear

A Colorado town repealed a resolution granting rights to the local creek, claiming the activist group that influenced it misled officials.

 By Allison Anton, The Western Journal  May 13, 2024

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Extinct Tree from Time of Jesus Springs to Life in Israeli Desert

In Israel, just because something is extinct doesn't mean it can't bear fruit again. 'We would like to have plantations of the Judean dates.'

 By Jack Davis, The Western Journal  December 29, 2021

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12-Year-Old Boy Scout on Hike Rigs Ingenious Contraption, Saves Injured Dog and Helps Lost Hikers

Many people have commended the boy and his mother, and suggested that the hike he completed might be worth more than one merit badge.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  November 15, 2021

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Warning Issued after Dog Trampled to Death During 'Freak Occurrence' Moose Encounter

When the dog noticed them, he didn't bark, he didn't go after the moose, he simply tried to get back to his family, with devastating results.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  November 3, 2021

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Video: Chihuahua Survives Backyard Attack by Coyote in Broad Daylight, Carried Off as Owners Scream

Little Chico had some puncture wounds and a broken rib, but he healed up just fine and is back home now, enjoying supervised outside time.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  October 23, 2021

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'Miracle': Dad Saves Daughter After She Plunges Into 200-Degree Water Trying to Save Her Puppy

According to a GoFundMe set up by the family, over 90 percent of the woman's body is covered in second and third-degree burns.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  October 11, 2021

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After Disappearing For Years, Hundreds of 3-Eyed Animals Emerge

Reports of "tadpoles" kept coming in, so Carter decided to check it out. What she discovered was something much more interesting than toads.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  October 6, 2021

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Fury Erupts Over Social Media Posting of Man Shooting Mountain Lion Dead

A social media firestorm has erupted over the recorded shooting of a mountain lion by an unknown individual.

 By Cameron Arcand, The Western Journal  October 3, 2021

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Armed with a Trash Can, Brave Veteran Dad Captures and Relocates 6-Foot Alligator

A gaggle of onlookers shrieked as he advanced, pushing the gator back. It writhed and whipped its body around, resisting.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 30, 2021

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Lightning Strike on Beach Kills 19-Year-Old Lifeguard, Injures 7 Others: 'It Was Like a Bomb'

Hundreds of people showed up to a vigil to honor the life of Keith Pinto, a teenage lifeguard who was killed by a lightning strike.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 30, 2021

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Men Spot Moose Stuck in Mud Up to Its Head, Tie Straps Around Antlers to Pull Animal to Safety

The men knew quite well how powerful the moose was, so they tried to contact the proper authorities for help.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 30, 2021

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Hikers Exploring Cave Discover Lost, Starving Dog Trapped in 30-Foot-Deep Pit

Rescuers learned that the pup's name was Hawkeye and that his family had been searching for him for weeks.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 29, 2021

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When Cows Fly: See the Incredible Moment Helicopter Airlifts Injured Cattle to Safety in the Swiss Alps

While it's impossible for the cows to say exactly how they enjoyed the experience, Arnold emphasized it was necessary to move them.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 25, 2021

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Officials Urge Public to Kill This Colorful Bug on Sight and Then Report It

Wildlife officials are warning that a species of bug being spotted across the country might be beautiful, but should be killed on sight.

 By Kipp Jones, The Western Journal  September 25, 2021

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Man's Best Friend Now Has Wings: Wild Bird Befriends Man After Chance Encounter

He made scrambled eggs for the bird, kept it safe and warm and ensured the creature made a full return to health.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 18, 2021

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Paddle Boarder Gets Nudge from Whale Below the Surface, 'Didn't Feel Fear'

The shots were captured by photographer Maxi Jonas, who used a drone to snag the awesome moments and share them with a larger community.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 11, 2021

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Hiker Thinks He's Brushing Yellow Jackets off Feet, Looks Down to See 'Very Large Copperhead'

Middleton eventually recovered, but it took three weeks until he was able to put a shoe back on his swollen foot.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 4, 2021

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Woman Attacked by Alligator While Walking Dog, Seriously Injured After Creature Drags Her Into Water

A woman walking her dog near a lagoon was dragged into the water by an 8-foot alligator and escaped with serious injuries.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 3, 2021

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Colorado Wildlife Officer Rescues Moose Calf That Had Plummeted 4 Feet Into Burned Basement

Neighbors spotted the mom and baby in distress. They attempted to fashion a ramp so the baby could get out, but it didn't work.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  August 29, 2021

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'Little Man' Becomes One of the Youngest to Ever Hike the Appalachian Trail at 5 Years Old

Not many other kindergarteners can boast that they've completed the Appalachian Trail, but Little Man can.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  August 21, 2021

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Drone Operator Flies Too Close to a Volcano and Loses It All, But the Footage Is Unreal

A volcano in Iceland is now nearing its fifth month of a vivid eruption captured by the final moments of one drone.

 By Jack Davis, The Western Journal  August 8, 2021