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Missing Boy, 8, Found After Night In Woods, Thanks To Neighbor’s Quick Thinking, Chicken Coop
A missing 8-year-old boy who vanished into dense woods was found safe after a neighbor spotted him in an unexpected place.
Callahan Pierce, of Marshfield, disappeared Tuesday evening, March 24, after he was last seen on Moraine Street, according to police. A large search effort began right away.
By the next morning, more than two miles from home, Pierce showed up in a backyard in nearby Duxbury.
Ben Ruggio was getting ready to take the dogs on a walk when he spotted Pierce in the backyard, seemingly scared to go inside. He said the moment felt unreal.
“I turn my head, and I just see…
Massive 20-Foot Shark Caught On Video Amid Boaters Near Block Island
A massive 20-foot shark was captured on video amid boaters off the Northeast coast.
Clear images of its dorsal fin were caught on video in Rhode Island near Block Island over Memorial Day weekend.
It's believed to have been a basking shark, according to ABC 6 Providence, which obtained the video available to view here.
Basking sharks, which can be as long as 33 feet, are the second largest in the world, behind only the whale shark, which can grow to be 46 feet. The great white shark, which can be up to 23 feet, is third-largest.
In North Carolina on Wednesday, May 28, a 26-year-old m…
Red Fox Stops By New Canaan Home: They 'Need Not Be Feared,' Officials Say
A red fox made a surprise visit to a Fairfield County home as the homeowner's cat watched while safely indoors.
The visit happened at a New Canaan home on Tuesday, Nov. 21.
The curious critter, identified as a red fox by its reddish fur, black legs and ears, and white-tipped tail, was seen venturing onto the homeowner's porch and yard.
According to the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP), the animals are commonly found living near human residences, as they can find plenty of food, water, and shelter, especially in yards.
The foxes are accustomed to …
Uptick In Coyote Sightings Now Being Reported In Region
Coyote sightings have been on the rise in the Hudson Valley, prompting some pet-owners to be on high alert as they seek to protect their furry friends.
For coyotes, February marks the beginning of mating season, which lasts between four and six weeks, peaking late in the month and early in March, according to animal experts, who noted that it varies year-to-year depending on weather, prey, quantity, and other mitigating factors.
Researchers said that the season begins with mating, followed by pup raising, and then dispersal, leading to the rise in sightings in recent weeks.
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