Tag: encounters

Elk encounters increasing amid calving season in Colorado

EVERGREEN, Colo. (KDVR) — Weekend tourists could be found marveling at free-roaming elk near Evergreen Lake. “I think it’s pretty awesome to get this close to an elk,” said Jesus, a visitor from Houston. ‘Unprecedented’ third cow elk attack reported in Estes Park within days An elk cow that was quietly grazing near a shopping […]

Experts offer tips on wildlife encounters following Augusta alligator sighting

After an 8-foot alligator was spotted Saturday crossing Doug Bernard Parkway in Augusta, the Department of Natural Resources has offered tips for Augusta locals who encounter different types of wildlife, including gators, snakes and deer, this summer. I.B. Parnell, a wildlife biologist with Georgia DNR, said while photos of the alligator were circulating on social […]

In hundreds of deadly police encounters, officers broke multiple safety guidelines

In hundreds of deaths where police used force meant to stop someone without killing them, officers violated well-known guidelines for safely restraining and subduing people — not simply once or twice, but multiple times. Most violations involved pinning people facedown in ways that could restrict their breathing or stunning them repeatedly with Tasers, an Associated […]

Tips to avoid venomous encounters & treat bites

These stories provide essential information on how to avoid encounters with copperheads, North Carolina’s most abundant venomous snake — including understanding their habitats and recognizing their appearance. We’ll debunk some common myths about venomous snakes and provide advice on what to do if you are bitten. Additionally, we’ll explore where snakes go during the cold […]

Starlink close encounters decrease despite ever-growing number of satellites

SpaceX has reported that the number of close encounters between its satellites and other orbital objects has not increased in the past six months despite the constellation’s growth. Space sustainability experts say the development is good news but warn the decrease in avoidance maneuvers is likely just a deviation from what has been a longer-term […]