Category: Nature
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Swimmer collides with whale off Exmouth
An Australian woman was seriously injured Saturday while swimming with humpback whales at a tourist hotspot in Western Australia. The 29-year-old woman suffered fractured ribs and internal bleeding when one of the giant mammals hit her with its tail during a tour at Ningaloo Reef, according to News.com.au. She reportedly was hospitalized in Perth and was in serious but stable…
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No shark sightings allows Hempstead beachgoers to enter water ‘knee-to-waist deep’
After no sightings by the shark patrol this morning, beachgoers are permitted to go back into the waters “knee-to-waist deep” at Town of Hempstead beaches. The town’s shark patrol said they spotted a significant number of cow-nosed rays in the waters, which are known to be a favorite feeding choice for sharks. A total of…
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Isaias prompts state of emergency, beach swimming ban in St. Johns County
County Commission approves state of emergency ahead of storm
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Concerns grow over shark attacks
A swimmer’s death in Maine, along with several sightings in New York, have wildlife officials keeping a close watch.
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Tropical Storm IsaÃas: Florida surfers continuing to surf after warnings to stay off the sea
Despite large swells, surfers are being warned to stay out of the water as IsaÃas approaches.
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Mayors of Jacksonville’s beaches urge visitors to use caution as Isaias nears
Jacksonville’s beaches expect few effects from Isaias, but rip currents still dangerous
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St. Johns County bans swimming at beaches ahead of Isaias
The St. Johns Emergency Operations Center also encourages everyone to avoid the beaches until conditions improve.