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Euthanasia Of 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation
Outrage is swirling after New York wildlife officials seized and later euthanized beloved social media sensation “Peanut” the squirrel. Chemung County resident Mark Longo, of Elmira, took to Instagram Wednesday, Oct 30, telling his 581,000 followers that Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officers had seized the animal, which he rescued in 2017 after its mother was struck by a car. “Well internet, you WON. You took one of the most amazing animals away from me because of your selfishness,” he wrote. “To the people who called (DEC), there’s a special place in hell for you.” In a…
Police & Fire
Suspect Throwing Kittens From SUV Wanted For Animal Cruelty Charges In Maryland, Sheriff Says
An animal cruelty complaint is being investigated in St. Mary's County after a person in an SUV was spotted tossing several kittens from a vehicle, according to the sheriff's office. Early on Saturday morning, a caller contacted investigators to report the incident, after spotting the suspect in the northbound lanes of Route 242 near the intersection of Route 242 in Morganza. The call was made at around 8 a.m. on Sept. 28. Witnesses said that the driver was in a silver SUV - possibly a Toyota - and tossed at least eight or nine kittens from the vehicle. One cat was found dead at the…
Police & Fire
Child Pulled From Accidental Maryland House Fire Dies: Officials
An 8-year-old boy who suffered critical injuries and had to be rescued from a Baltimore County house fire died at the hospital, officials say. Shortly before 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, crews were called to the 3000 block of Dunleer Road in Dundalk, where they were met by flames coming from the first floor of the home. Crews are on scene of a dwelling fire in the 3000 blk of Dunleer Rd-Dundalk #21222. Fire showing upon arrival, 1 resident has been rescued. DT0345 *TA Posted by Baltimore County Fire Department on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 During the subsequent search and res…
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Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Maryland House Fire That Displaced Seven
An 8-year-old boy suffered critical injuries and had to be rescued from a Baltimore County house fire that broke out early on Wednesday morning in Dundalk, officials say. Shortly before 3:45 a.m. on Sept. 4, crews were called to the 3000 block of Dunleer Road, where they were met by flames coming from the first floor of the home. Crews are on scene of a dwelling fire in the 3000 blk of Dunleer Rd-Dundalk #21222. Fire showing upon arrival, 1 resident has been rescued. DT0345 *TA Posted by Baltimore County Fire Department on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 During the subsequent search a…
Police & Fire
Family, Visiting Relatives Displaced By Loudoun County House Fire Sparked By Lightning
The thunderstorms that rolled through Loudoun County and the rest of the DMV region left a family and relatives visiting Virginia displaced after a lightning strike in the area, officials say. Shortly before 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, first responders from multiple agencies in Virginia and Maryland responded to a home in the 15000 block of Shannondale Road in Hillsboro to investigate a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, crews were met by smoke and fire coming from the garage, which rapidly spread to the second story of the residence. Firefighters made their way into the home and were …
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Home Explosion, Fire Reported In Maryland Neighborhood (
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A house explosion rocked a Montgomery County neighborhood on Thursday afternoon in Kensington. First responders were called to the 4000 block of Byrd Road at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Aug. 1 where there was a reported explosion with flames and smoke visible from outside the residence. .@mcfrs is dispatched to 4000blk of Byrd Rd(Kensington) for a house explosion with reported flames and smoke visible. All occupants are reported out of the home. @DavidPazos15 @mcfrsPIO — Pazos@mcfrsPIO (@DavidPazos15) August 1, 2024 A Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson said that crews found a g…
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Donations, Foster Homes Needed After 83 Dogs, Cat, Rescued From Baltimore Rowhome
The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) is seeking donations and good homes after dozens of dogs and a cat were rescued from a hoarded rowhome this week. Already facing a shortage of space in their facility, BARCS took in 83 dogs and the cat after they were found in the Clyburn/Pimlico neighborhood housed together in small crates stacked on top of one another. One of the dozens of dogs rescued from the rowhome in Baltimore. BARCS The dogs were covered in excrement and roaches, and the house had dismal air quality, making it difficult to breathe, and all 84 an…
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Candle To Blame For House Fire That Injured One In Maryland, Officials Say
One person was injured attempting to put out a house fire that was caused by a candle that sparked combustibles in Montgomery County, investigators say. On Monday afternoon, Montgomery County Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 15400 block of Peach Leaf Drive off Quince Quince Road where there was a reported fire in the second floor of a single-family, split-level home. The Peach Leaf Drive fire. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO According to officials, there was one person in the home when the fire broke out, and they were able to escape, though non-life-threatening injuries were reported after …
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