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WATCH: Worker Falls Through Ceiling Into Snake-Filled Room At Reptile Rescue (VIDEO) WATCH: Worker Falls Through Ceiling Into Snake-Filled Room At Reptile Rescue (VIDEO)
Watch: Worker Falls Through Ceiling Into Snake-Filled Room At Reptile Rescue (Video) A routine roof repair took a sudden and dangerous turn at a Pennsylvania reptile facility when a worker crashed through the ceiling into a room filled with animals. The incident happened at Forgotten Friend Reptile Rescue in Lancaster County, where the worker had been in the attic above the main reptile building when the ceiling gave way on Wednesday, April 22. Video from inside the building shows the worker plunging through the ceiling before catching himself on exposed studs with his arms, preventing a full fall, according to the organization. His feet briefly made contact with several s…
$22K Raised For Seton Hall Freshman Grieving Mother's Loss $22K Raised For Seton Hall Freshman Grieving Mother's Loss
$22K Raised For Seton Hall Freshman Grieving Mother's Loss Shock and sadness spread following the Monday, Sept. 1 death of Amy Spring (Graves) Reyes, a Passaic County mother and educator. She was 51 years old. A devoted mother, her greatest joy was her son, Evan Reyes, whom she supported, encouraged, and cheered on every step of the way, according to her obituary on the Vander Plaat Funeral Home website. She was also engaged to Andrew “Drew” Taylor, with whom she shared love, laughter, and plans for the future. Born in Oceanside, CA, and raised in Oakdale, Long Island, Amy earned her degree in anthropology from Miami University of Ohio before joini…
NJ Lacrosse Player Tyler Carbajal Dies, 19 NJ Lacrosse Player Tyler Carbajal Dies, 19
NJ Lacrosse Player Tyler Carbajal Dies, 19 Friends and family are mourning the heartbreaking loss of Tyler Shea Carbajal, a 19-year-old New Jersey resident whose compassion, wit, and bright smile left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Tyler, of Great Meadows (Warren County), passed away on Sunday, July 6, according to his obituary from the Bronson & McNamara Memorial Home. In front of others, he seemed strong, but “inside he was deeply sensitive, compassionate, and respectful to everyone he met,” the obituary reads. A 2024 graduate of Hackettstown High School, Tyler's dedication to academics and athletics was unmatched — …
‘This Is Us’ Star Signing Books In North Jersey: Here’s Where, When ‘This Is Us’ Star Signing Books In North Jersey: Here’s Where, When
‘This Is Us’ Star Signing Books In North Jersey: Here’s Where, When Chrissy Metz, who played Kate on the hit TV show “This is Us,” is opening up about the power of prayer. Metz is signing copies of her new children’s book “When I Talk to God, I Talk About Feelings” at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Tuesday, April 8 at 6 p.m. The picture book is about how faith and prayer can help people handle their emotions, using animals as an example, according to a synopsis. This is Metz’s second children’s book. In 2023, she published “When I Talk To God, I Talk About You.” For more information on the signing, click here.
Dog Stuffed In Too-Small Carrier Barked Through 8-Hour Flight From Paris To NJ, Redditor Says Dog Stuffed In Too-Small Carrier Barked Through 8-Hour Flight From Paris To NJ, Redditor Says
Dog Stuffed In Too-Small Carrier Barked Through 8-Hour Flight From Paris To NJ, Redditor Says A United Airlines passenger flying from Paris to Newark says a barking dog turned their overnight trip into a sleepless nightmare — and fellow travelers and crew had no choice but to suffer through it. The story was shared earlier this month in a now-viral Reddit post titled “dog barking from Paris to Newark”, where the user said the dog began yapping just an hour into the flight and didn’t stop. “It woke everyone up,” the poster wrote. “It yapped nonstop… It sounded like it was barking in my ear.” The passenger said the mid-sized dog had been stuffed into a carrier that was clearly too sm…
Rapper Lil Uzi Falls In Love With Mini Pig At Bergen County Exotic Pet Store Rapper Lil Uzi Falls In Love With Mini Pig At Bergen County Exotic Pet Store
Rapper Lil Uzi Falls In Love With Mini Pig At Bergen County Exotic Pet Store Don't be fooled by the face tats, Lil Uzi Vert is a softie at heart. The popular rapper, whose real name is Symere Bysil Woods, fell in love with a mini pig at NJ Exotic Pets in Lodi.  Uzi flew into Teterboro on Monday, July 15, according to the store's spokesperson Chris Rivera. He came to the pet shop specifically looking for a mini pig. "We didn't have them at the time but a couple days passed and yesterday, the store manger reached out to Uzi's team because they just got some in," Rivera said. Uzi, a Philadelphia native who turns 29 later this month, was at the store later that day sp…
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 33 Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 33
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 33 Hunterdon County native and beloved father of two daughters Ryan Lerke died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 10 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden. He was 33. Born in New Brunswick, Lerke grew up in Whitehouse Station and lived in Oxford at the time of his death, his obituary and social media pages say. Lerke had worked as a chemical technician at VIP Managing in Califon with previous experience at F&M Hobbies, Dicola’s Pizza and Hunan Wok, according to his Facebook page and memorial. Lerke was known for his love of animals and had three cats and a bird of his own. He also enjoye…
Four Cats, Dog Rescued, Other Perish In Garfield House Fire Four Cats, Dog Rescued, Other Perish In Garfield House Fire
Four Cats, Dog Rescued, Other Perish In Garfield House Fire Four cats and a dog were rescued while others perished in a two-family house fire Sunday afternoon in Garfield. No other injuries were reported in the two-alarm fire, which displaced six residents from the two apartments, one of which apparently housed rescued pets, responders said. The fire broke out on the second floor of the 2½-story Pacific Avenue home around 1 p.m. It was knocked down within 20 or minutes and declared under control a little over an hour later. No injuries were reported.Damien Danis for DAILY VOICE Firefighters from Elmwood Park, Clifton, Lodi, Rochelle Park, Saddl…
Dog With Hepatitis Among Pets Prayed For At Wayne Church's 'Blessing Of Animals' Dog With Hepatitis Among Pets Prayed For At Wayne Church's 'Blessing Of Animals'
Dog With Hepatitis Among Pets Prayed For At Wayne Church's 'Blessing Of Animals' Blind dogs, deaf dogs and even one with hepatitis were among the many pets blessed at the Grace United Presbyterian Church's annual "Blessing of the Animals" Thursday. The Wayne church's annual ceremony commemorates the life of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals and the environment, with singing to and praying for all animals. Every year on Oct. 4 (St. Francis Day), the Grace United Presbyterian Church -- and others in the area -- invite pet owners to have their pets blessed, this year by Rev. Andy Smith.