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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Hiker attacked by wild animal after trying to shoo it off car hood: 'Tore off a windshield wiper of the vehicle before jumping down'
A cantankerous coatimundi in Ash Canyon attacked a hiker near Sierra Vista shortly after vandalizing his car, according to Arizona's Family, a CBS affiliate. In March, a hiker returning from a trail found a coatimundi on the hood of his vehicle, per the report. The critter is raccoon-like and dog-sized with a long, white snout. Like many wild animals, it looks cuddly in photos. But it can be ferocious if approached. The animal stayed on the hood even after the hiker waved and yelled at it. Then, it "tore off a windshield wiper of the vehicle before jumping down and attacking the man," according to testimony from Cochise County Sheriff's Office deputies, per the news report. This encounter serves as a reminder that animals — even those in parks and on trails that attract tourists — are wild. Approaching them can be a hazard. Tourists at Rocky Mountain National Park caused alarm last summer when they went near large moose. Around the same time in Canada, impatient drivers trying to pass an elk at Jasper National Park startled the massive, antlered creature, which then rammed the vehicle. The coatimundi apparently sought sanctuary on the hiker's vehicle on its own, making an encounter hard to avoid. Broadly, urban sprawl and our overheating planet are factors contributing to dangerous human-animal interactions, according to the BBC. When people move from cities to more rural places, they often don't understand the habits of the animals that frequent suburban communities. Changing weather, such as shortened winters in the Northern Hemisphere, is causing bears to end hibernation earlier, for example. The result is increased chances for humans to stumble upon them, the BBC continued. "As finite resources become scarcer, carnivores and people are coming into more frequent contact, which means that more conflict could occur," Jen Miller, international program specialist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, told the outlet. Furthermore, the National Wildlife Federation reported that habitat loss is the "primary threat to the survival of wildlife in the United States." Should we be creating robots that act like living beings? No way Only for certain uses I'm not sure Totally Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Agriculture, development, pollution, and our changing climate are among the factors the federation listed. A United Nations report said that human activity has "altered 70% of ice-free land," mainly for food production. Following National Park Service rules when viewing animals in the wild is crucial for both tourist and creature safety. Contact local wildlife authorities if you encounter a wild critter that seems to be acting unusually. The Arizona coatimundi was being searched for to test it for rabies. The hiker was vaccinated for the disease as a precaution. "We encourage people spending time in rural/mountainous areas to be aware of their surroundings and not attempt to engage any wild animal," a U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife specialist said in a statement, per Arizona Family. News about animal encounters can be a great icebreaker for discussion with friends and family about how human actions are impacting the environment. Finding a solution starts with understanding the problems. Local action such as joining a litter pickup in your community can be an incremental step to help. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Yahoo
Dog Stays by Dead Owner's Side for Days in the Arizona Wilderness Before Getting Rescued
A small grey dog who refused to leave its dead owner's side was rescued by local Arizona authorities Cochise County Sheriff's Office said they are unsure how the dog got into the Arizona wilderness or how the owner died The dog stayed by its owner's side for days, 12 News reportsArizona authorities said they rescued a small dog who refused to leave its dead owner's side. The dog was rescued by the Cochise County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue (CCSO SAR) after they received a tip that the dog was spotted in the Arizona wilderness on July 6, 12 News reports. 'The sweet little pup is currently at a shelter,' CCSO SAR wrote in a Facebook post. 'This is not the first time rescue teams saved pets that stayed with their owner.' Rescuers still aren't sure how the dog and its deceased owner got there, but the dog stayed near its owner's vehicle. The dog had been there for a while, but authorities are unsure exactly how long, 12 News reports. The remote area where the rescuers found the dog was several miles from Muleshoe Ranch, CCSO SAR wrote on Facebook. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. When the rescuers arrived, the dog ran away, making it difficult for them to assist the animal. However, they eventually caught up with the dog and took it to a shelter. CCSO SAR's post included photos of team members helping with rescue efforts, as well as pictures of them with the little grey pup. 'This truly shows the devotion and love a pet has for their person,' CCSO SAR continued. 'Thank You team for rescuing this small pup.' The dog owner's cause of death has not been released. A man named John Merten wrote in the comment section that he came across the dog hours before the rescue team came. He said he tried approaching the scared animal. 'He seemed to be in good shape,' Merten wrote. 'I feel terrible for what that dog endured.' The man said he left the dog a sandwich and some water. Others in the comment section offered their prayers and condolences for the family of the dog's owner, while also asking if the pup would be put up for adoption. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Dog Stays by Dead Owner's Side for Days in the Arizona Wilderness Before Getting Rescued
A small grey dog who refused to leave its dead owner's side was rescued by local Arizona authorities Cochise County Sheriff's Office said they are unsure how the dog got into the Arizona wilderness or how the owner died The dog stayed by its owner's side for days, 12 News reportsArizona authorities said they rescued a small dog who refused to leave its dead owner's side. The dog was rescued by the Cochise County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue (CCSO SAR) after they received a tip that the dog was spotted in the Arizona wilderness on July 6, 12 News reports. 'The sweet little pup is currently at a shelter,' CCSO SAR wrote in a Facebook post. 'This is not the first time rescue teams saved pets that stayed with their owner.' Rescuers still aren't sure how the dog and its deceased owner got there, but the dog stayed near its owner's vehicle. The dog had been there for a while, but authorities are unsure exactly how long, 12 News reports. The remote area where the rescuers found the dog was several miles from Muleshoe Ranch, CCSO SAR wrote on Facebook. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. When the rescuers arrived, the dog ran away, making it difficult for them to assist the animal. However, they eventually caught up with the dog and took it to a shelter. CCSO SAR's post included photos of team members helping with rescue efforts, as well as pictures of them with the little grey pup. 'This truly shows the devotion and love a pet has for their person,' CCSO SAR continued. 'Thank You team for rescuing this small pup.' The dog owner's cause of death has not been released. A man named John Merten wrote in the comment section that he came across the dog hours before the rescue team came. He said he tried approaching the scared animal. 'He seemed to be in good shape,' Merten wrote. 'I feel terrible for what that dog endured.' The man said he left the dog a sandwich and some water. Others in the comment section offered their prayers and condolences for the family of the dog's owner, while also asking if the pup would be put up for adoption. Read the original article on People
Malay Mail
02-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Intrepid Metals Secures Additional Mineral Rights Adjacent to Rio Tinto at Corral Copper
[email protected] Vancouver, British Columbia - Newsfile Corp. - July 2, 2025 -or the) is pleased to announce the strategic expansion of its Corral Copper Property ("Corral" or the "Property") in Cochise County, Arizona through the acquisition of an additional four state leases from the Arizona State Land Department ("ASLD") and another patented mining claim (the Emmet Claim) from Silver Nickle Mining Company. These new claims, located on the eastern border of Intrepid's existing land package (see Figure 1 below), significantly enhance the Company's regional footprint. Notably, several of the newly acquired state leases bridge the southern gap between Intrepid's holdings and recently acquired claims by Rio Tinto. The property acquisition by Rio Tinto followed Intrepid's successful 2024 drill program, which highlighted the Property's potential and drew significant regional interest. Please refer to Intrepid News Release dated January 15, 2025 for further new claims increase Corral's total land package by approximately 2,195 acres (888 hectares), bringing the Company's consolidated holdings to 11,715 acres (4,741 hectares). This positions Intrepid to further capitalize on the district's exploration upside and reinforces its presence in one of Arizona's most prospective copper belts."The expansion of our land position at Corral reflects our continued confidence in the district's potential and our commitment to building a meaningful copper asset in a tier-one jurisdiction," stated Ken Engquist, Chief Executive Officer of Intrepid. "By securing these strategically located state leases, we've strengthened our competitive position alongside a major industry player and set the stage for further value creation through exploration."The Corral Copper Property, located near historical mining areas, is an advanced exploration and development opportunity in Cochise County, Arizona. Corral is located 15 miles east of the famous mining town of Tombstone and 22 miles north of the historic Bisbee mining camp which has produced more than 8 billion pounds of copper. Production from the Bisbee mining camp, or within the district as disclosed in the next paragraph, is not necessarily indicative of the mineral potential at district has a mining history dating back to the late 1800s, with several small mines extracting copper from the area in the early 1900s, producing several thousand tons. Between 1950 and 2008, various companies explored parts of the district, but the effort was uncoordinated, non-synergistic and focused on discrete land positions and commodities due to the fragmented ownership. There is over 50,000m of historical drilling at Corral mainly centered on the Ringo, Earp and Holliday Zones and although this core has been destroyed, Intrepid has a historical digital drill hole archive database which the Company uses for the purposes of exploration targeting and drill hole planning. Intrepid, through ongoing exploration drilling and surface geological mapping, sampling and prospecting is increasing confidence in the validity of these view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:The Corral Copper Property is comprised of the Excelsior Property, the CCCI Properties, the Sara Claim Group and the MAN Property. The Company has completed the acquisition of the Excelsior Property and Sara Claim Group through purchase and sale agreements. The Company has the right to acquire the corporate group that holds the CCCI Properties through an option agreement. The Company has the right to acquire the MAN Property through an option agreement. See the "Commitments" section of the Company's most recently filed Management Discussion and Analysis for further is confident that by combining modern exploration techniques with historical data and with a clear focus on responsible development, the Corral Copper Property can quickly become an advanced exploration stage project and move towards development Metals Corp. is a Canadian company focused on exploring for high-grade essential metals such as copper, silver, and zinc mineral projects in proximity to established mining jurisdictions in southeastern Arizona, USA. The Company has acquired or has agreements to acquire several drill ready projects, including the Corral Copper Project (a district scale advanced exploration and development opportunity with significant shallow historical drill results), the Tombstone South Project (within the historical Tombstone mining district with geological similarities to the Taylor Deposit, which was purchased for $1.3B in 2018, though mineralization at the Taylor Deposit is not necessarily indicative of the mineral potential at the Tombstone South Project) both of which are located in Cochise County, Arizona and the Mesa Well Project (located in the Laramide Copper Porphyry Belt in Arizona). Intrepid has assembled an exceptional team with considerable experience with exploration, developing, and permitting new projects within North America. Intrepid is traded on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) under the symbol "INTR" and on the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol "IMTCF". For more information, visit On behalf of the Company"Ken Engquist"CEOKen Engquist, CEO604-681-8030Information disclosed in this news release regarding the historic Bisbee Camp can be found on the Copper Queen Mine website and on the City of Bisbee website ( ).Details regarding the sale of the Taylor Deposit can be found in South32 News Release dated October 8, 2018 ( South32 completes acquisition of Arizona Mining ). The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Yahoo
Humans caused thousands of Arizona acreage to burn in spring. Feds now seek to prosecute
Federal officials are seeking prosecutions for four human-caused wildfires that burned through southeastern Arizona this spring, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Human activity started the Redington Fire (Pima County), Stronghold Fire (Cochise County), Cody Fire (Pinal County), and Jacobson Fire (Graham County), which burned a combined 3,406 acres and at least 18 structures, according to Forest Service announcements. All those fires are now under control by firefighters or extinguished. Law enforcement agencies have not announced any action against the individuals suspected of being responsible as of June 11, and federal officials stated that their investigations are still ongoing. The Pinal County Sheriff's Department has cited one individual, 67-year-old David Lindley, for allegedly starting the Cedar Fire, which burned 10 acres near Oracle in Pima County on May 20. Lindley was charged with reckless burning, a state misdemeanor, on the same day the fire started. A sheriff's department spokesperson said it was unclear exactly how Lindley started the fire. A deputy responded to a call regarding a fire that was 'getting out of control quickly,' according to an incident report. When the deputy arrived, emergency fire and medical personnel were treating Lindley for dehydration. Lindley reportedly told the deputy that he was working a mining claim when he lit a cigarette and fell asleep, starting the fire. The deputy also heard from others on the scene that Lindley stated he had started the blaze as a 'signal fire' because he was stranded at the claim without water, though Lindley did not validate that statement. Lindley told the deputy he was working the claim with a friend, who left him alone without any water. Crews suppressed the resulting Cedar Fire throughout the afternoon, stopping its forward progress by that evening. The fire did not burn any structures. The most damaging of the human-caused spring fires was the Cody Fire, which consumed 1,223 acres southeast of Oracle in late May. The flames destroyed five homes and eight other structures. Residents of Oracle were evacuated for seven days while the fire burned. The Pinal County Sheriff's Department has not cited anyone in connection with that fire. All five fires were part of a larger rash of blazes that sparked in southeastern Arizona during the spring months. Lightning started two other blazes, the Parker Fire in Cochise County and the Ranch Fire in Santa Cruz County, during the spring. Federal and state lands in southeastern Arizona have been under stage 2 fire restrictions since May, meaning campfires, fireworks, smoking away from cleared areas, recreational shooting, and the use of gas-powered motors off established roads are prohibited. Arizona fire officials predicted in 2024 that human-caused fires could flare up this spring with hot and windy conditions and late precipitation. Humans start roughly 90% of the wildland fires in Arizona every year, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. The state of Arizona can charge thousands of dollars in fines for individuals who cause fires, even accidentally. Carelessly throwing cigarettes, working outside with metal tools, dragging trailer chains, driving off-road vehicles without shielded mufflers, discharging firearms, and other activities can all lead to wildfires. Individuals charged with reckless burning can also face up to six months in jail under Arizona law. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Federal officials investigating four human-caused wildfires in Arizona
