A Texas family’s wildlife adventure took a surprising turn when a giraffe picked up their toddler during a safari drive-through. While feeding the animal, 2-year-old Paisley Toten was lifted into the air by her shirt. Fortunately, Paisley was released unharmed, but the incident highlights the importance of following safety guidelines when interacting with wildlife.
An 83-year-old woman from Greenville, South Carolina, sustained serious injuries after being gored by a wild bison at Yellowstone National Park on June 1. The incident occurred near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake when the bison lifted the woman a foot off the ground with its horns, apparently defending its space. Emergency responders transported the woman to a medical center for treatment of her injuries. The National Park Service advises visitors to keep a safe distance from wildlife and obey safety regulations to prevent such incidents.
A baby mountain lion was captured on camera strolling through a Thousand Oaks neighborhood, marking a rare sighting for the area. The unexpected visitor triggered heightened awareness among residents, who typically encounter smaller wildlife such as coyotes and bobcats. The mountain lion’s presence, along with the sighting of a confrontation with a neighborhood cat, serves as a reminder of the potential for wildlife interactions in areas where humans and wildlife co-exist.
Banff National Park officials have issued a warning after a cougar was reported frequenting a campground in the park. The alert covers all trails, facilities, and campgrounds in the Tunnel Mountain area. Visitors are asked to practice “special caution” when visiting the area.
Former Zimbabwe allrounder Guy Whittall was injured by a leopard earlier this week and required surgery to wounds sustained on his head and hand. The 51-year-old is said to be in stable condition. Whittall, who played 46 Tests and 147 ODIs for Zimbabwe between 1993 and 2003, now runs a safari business with his family in Humani. According to a post by his wife, Hannah Whittal, on Facebook, the injury happened on Tuesday following which he was airlifted to Harare for treatment.
A 72-year-old Scottish tourist, Moira Gallacher, was injured by a bear in Romania while trying to take a selfie. The incident occurred in the Carpathian Mountains, where Gallacher and her friend Charmian Widdowson encountered two bears. Gallacher initially rolled down her window to take a photo, but the bear returned and attempted to get into the car. Despite wearing protective clothing, Gallacher sustained a bite on her right hand and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
A 72-year-old British tourist visiting Romania’s Carpathian Mountains was attacked by a bear while attempting to take pictures of the animal. The woman was traveling with her partner when she spotted two bears and lowered the car window to take photos. One of the bears approached the car and attacked her arm, prompting her partner to drive away. The woman was hospitalized with injuries that are not life-threatening, and authorities have deployed teams to drive the bears away from the area.
