Gordon Grice's Blog, page 86
August 10, 2011
Jogger vs. Pack of Dogs
Stonewall woman receives award for bravery in dog pack attack | NewsOK.com:
""They were coming at me like hungry piranhas, and I was dinner," Murray said. "The harder I fought the more aggressive they got."
Murray tried to ward them off with a small pocket knife, but the six dogs — ranging from medium to large — kept coming at him with all their weight behind their snapping, sharp teeth. He said the canines had him surrounded. Although blood oozed from the numerous wounds the dogs had made in his calves and thighs, Murray continued plugging along, covering five blocks while the dogs repeatedly lunged at him."
""They were coming at me like hungry piranhas, and I was dinner," Murray said. "The harder I fought the more aggressive they got."
Murray tried to ward them off with a small pocket knife, but the six dogs — ranging from medium to large — kept coming at him with all their weight behind their snapping, sharp teeth. He said the canines had him surrounded. Although blood oozed from the numerous wounds the dogs had made in his calves and thighs, Murray continued plugging along, covering five blocks while the dogs repeatedly lunged at him."
Raccoon vs. New Jersey couple
Raccoon attacks Rensselaer Road woman - NorthJersey.com:
"'These weren't puncture wounds like a dog bite, but wounds like a knife would make tearing open the flesh,' Duane Pierce said.
'The animal was ferocious. A child could not have survived this,' said Denise Pierce, who is still recovering from the bites."
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"'These weren't puncture wounds like a dog bite, but wounds like a knife would make tearing open the flesh,' Duane Pierce said.
'The animal was ferocious. A child could not have survived this,' said Denise Pierce, who is still recovering from the bites."
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August 9, 2011
Falcon Attacks Woman and Dog
MyKawartha Article: Trained falcon attacks woman and dog:
"The woman was walking her dog on Glenwood Street north of Trent University [in Ontario] when they were attacked by a trained falcon. The 67-year-old woman sustained minor injuries to her eye, chin, cheek and shoulder."
"The woman was walking her dog on Glenwood Street north of Trent University [in Ontario] when they were attacked by a trained falcon. The 67-year-old woman sustained minor injuries to her eye, chin, cheek and shoulder."
Wild Boar Injures Hunter
Hunter injured in wild pig attack near Lake Sonoma | PressDemocrat.com:
"A 70-year-old man was flown by helicopter from a remote area northeast of Lake Sonoma Wednesday morning after he was bitten by a wild pig.
The man was flown by helicopter to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital with wounds to his knee and hand.
Officials believe the man, who called for help at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, was hunting the pig with his dogs. The dogs chased the pig into the bushes before the wild animal charged from the brush and attacked the hunter, said Capt. Jon Lovie of Cal Fire."
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"A 70-year-old man was flown by helicopter from a remote area northeast of Lake Sonoma Wednesday morning after he was bitten by a wild pig.
The man was flown by helicopter to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital with wounds to his knee and hand.
Officials believe the man, who called for help at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, was hunting the pig with his dogs. The dogs chased the pig into the bushes before the wild animal charged from the brush and attacked the hunter, said Capt. Jon Lovie of Cal Fire."
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August 8, 2011
Woman vs. Llama; Goats Take Advantage
Llama attacks senior at petting zoo | Weird | News | Toronto Sun:
"'The llama just pushed her down with force. You could hear her bones breaking. It took my breath away,' Pendleton said.
Afterward, goats ran on top of the woman while she laid there, to nibble food that had dropped.
The immobile woman then said, 'I think I broke my hip,' recalled Pendleton."
Update: The extent of her injuries
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"'The llama just pushed her down with force. You could hear her bones breaking. It took my breath away,' Pendleton said.
Afterward, goats ran on top of the woman while she laid there, to nibble food that had dropped.
The immobile woman then said, 'I think I broke my hip,' recalled Pendleton."
Update: The extent of her injuries
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August 7, 2011
Leopard-Human Conflicts in India
As Humans Draw Nearer, Leopards Attack in India - NYTimes.com:
This article notes the prevalence of attacks caused by human encroachment:
"Several rural villages in India have suffered leopard attacks in recent months, most recently on Saturday in the northeastern state of Assam. In July alone, nearly 16 people were mauled in four different attacks across the country."
It also notes difficult circumstances that may not occur to comfortable Westerners:
"People living in areas close to leopard habitats sometimes run into trouble when they enter jungles to defecate, Ms. Wright said. In some areas or rural India, only a tiny percentage of households have access to modern sanitation, she noted."
This article notes the prevalence of attacks caused by human encroachment:
"Several rural villages in India have suffered leopard attacks in recent months, most recently on Saturday in the northeastern state of Assam. In July alone, nearly 16 people were mauled in four different attacks across the country."
It also notes difficult circumstances that may not occur to comfortable Westerners:
"People living in areas close to leopard habitats sometimes run into trouble when they enter jungles to defecate, Ms. Wright said. In some areas or rural India, only a tiny percentage of households have access to modern sanitation, she noted."
Cougar Attacks Child
Alberta cougar killed after attack on child - Calgary - CBC News:
"The girl was hiking with family near Barrier Lake, in Bow Valley Provincial Park, on Sunday when the attack happened. The girl's father drove the cougar away and she suffered only minor cuts and puncture wounds. Conservation officers later tracked down and killed the animal.
'It's attacked a human. It would do it again,' said Glenn Naylor, a district conservation officer.
Last month another young cougar, which turned out to be a litter mate of this latest attacker, was destroyed after it attacked a dog with a group of hikers near Canmore."
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"The girl was hiking with family near Barrier Lake, in Bow Valley Provincial Park, on Sunday when the attack happened. The girl's father drove the cougar away and she suffered only minor cuts and puncture wounds. Conservation officers later tracked down and killed the animal.
'It's attacked a human. It would do it again,' said Glenn Naylor, a district conservation officer.
Last month another young cougar, which turned out to be a litter mate of this latest attacker, was destroyed after it attacked a dog with a group of hikers near Canmore."
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August 6, 2011
Warthog
Not the most dangerous animal I've ever feautred here, but possibly the ugliest.
Photography by Dee Puett
Travellers warned of 'killer seaweed' in France
Travellers warned of 'killer seaweed' in France | The Australian:
"The discovery this month of dozens of dead wild boars, suspected victims of poisonous blue-green algae, prompted concerned officials to issue a health warning.
Three dead boars were found at the mouth of the Gouessant estuary in Brittany, bringing to 31 the number found this month, floating in the water or washed up in the area.
The nearby beach has been closed for safety, its cove stinking with algae which give off a poisonous gas when they rot."
