By Will Dunham (Reuters) – You might call it the “swamp thing.” About 280 million years ago, a large creature built somewhat like a salamander but with frightful fangs prowled the swamps and lakes of what is now Namibia, ambushing prey as a top predator in a chilly ecosystem long before the dinosaurs. The creature, […]
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Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lee County under a flood advisory as rains swamp area’s roads
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for Lee County Sunday afternoon, alerting residents to expect minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Radar showed bands of rain and thunderstorms passing through the area and some Fort Myers roads were flooded with knee-deep water. Video by The News-Press and Naples Daily News Reporter […]
Yes, Swamp Coolers Really Work—But Only When You Follow These Guidelines
“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” If your traditional window and ceiling fans just aren’t cutting it this summer, and you live in an area with relatively low humidity, consider purchasing an evaporative cooler. Also known as “swamp coolers,” evaporative coolers produce a cool breeze by […]
Trump Promised To ‘Drain the Swamp.’ He Did the Opposite.
Presidential candidate Donald Trump promised to “drain the swamp!” The “swamp” is the permanent Washington bureaucracy working to perpetuate itself. In 2020, then-President Trump said he was succeeding: “We’re draining the Washington swamp!” But it’s not true. “He made government bigger,” Economist Ed Stringham says in my new video. ‘That’s going in the wrong direction. […]
Wally the emotional support alligator stolen during Georgia vacation trip was released into swamp
The infamous Wally the ‘emotional support alligator’ has been stolen while on vacation in Georgia and released back into a swamp. Wally the Gator, best known for being an emotional support pet who often gives out cuddles to the public and has amassed thousands of followers on social media for his unusually friendly behaviour, was […]
In April, Swamp Rabbit opened in downtown Greenville, Matador design plans submitted
April brought many changes to Greenville’s food and dining scene, as second locations of local and national food establishments, including Swamp Mart, Mak & Cheesecakes, and even TakoSushi, were announced. News came out in mid-April about Food Network Star Emeril Lagasse hosting a five-star dinner at Euphoria 2024. This would give Greenville a celebrity chef […]
Swamp creature — with ‘very large’ eyes — discovered in Madagascar. It’s a new species
In a small, isolated swamp along the coast of Madagascar, a multi-colored fish swam just below the surface of the water. Near the top, the water was clear, allowing the light to reflect off the myriad of colors splashed across the fish’s scales. But as the water deepened, it became murky and dark. In 1994, […]
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Floods swamp scores of settlements in Russia and Kazakhstan
ORENBURG, Russia (Reuters) -Floods gripped cities and towns across Russia and Kazakhstan on Wednesday after Europe’s third-longest river burst its banks, forcing over 100,000 people to evacuate and swamping parts of the Russian city of Orenburg. The deluge of melt water overwhelmed scores of settlements in Russia’s Ural Mountains, Siberia, Volga and areas of Kazakhstan […]
Missing girl found in Florida swamp after police spotted her from drone
A missing five-year-old girl was rescued from a wooded swamp in Florida after police used thermal imaging cameras to locate her. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) posted a video showing the moment deputies found the young girl, who was standing ankle-deep in swamp water. The child, who has autism, was reported missing from her home […]
Helicopter’s thermal imaging camera helps find child in Florida swamp
A sheriff’s aviation unit used thermal imaging to guide deputies to a missing five-year-old girl who had gone missing in a swamp near Tampa, Florida. The girl, who has autism, wandered away from her home on Monday and was quickly reported missing, Hillsborough County sheriff Chad Chronister said. The thermal camera captured images of the […]
Helicopter’s thermal imaging camera helps deputies find child in Florida swamp
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A sheriff’s aviation unit used thermal imaging to guide deputies to a missing 5-year-old who had gone missing in a swamp near Tampa. The autistic girl wandered away from her home Monday evening and was quickly reported missing, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said. The thermal camera captured images of the […]