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Yahoo
22-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Steller's sea eagle brings a show to bird watchers in Conception Bay North
Bird watchers have flocked to the Conception Bay North community of North River to see a bird rarely spotted in Newfoundland and Labrador. A Steller's sea eagle has been seen in the region over the last three weeks. The eagle is one of the largest birds of prey on Earth, and has a wingspan of about 2.4 metres. "She flew over my head, and it felt like a small plane was going over my head. It cast a shadow, a magnificent wingspan," Lynne Strong, a resident of North River, told CBC News on Monday. "I felt like this bird could pick me up. It was big." Strong lives a stone's throw away from where the bird has been nesting. The community has been full of bird watchers hoping to catch a glimpse of the animal — which she has affectionately dubbed as Stella. This isn't the first time a Steller's sea eagle has been seen in Newfoundland and Labrador. One was seen at Terra Nova National Park in December, and another was seen at Trinity Bay in 2023. Strong said the bird watchers she's met with believe Stella could be the same bird seen in Trinity Bay. She said the bird has also shown a key interest in the two bald eagles that frequent the area, and has a theory as to why. "She's very interested in the bald eagles, and of course they have chicks," she said. "Stella sits in a tree and watches, so I'm not sure if she's looking to mate. Or my dark side tells me that if mama eagle left those birds, I think she would do something nefarious. Strong said it appears the eagles aren't pleased with Stella's presence. "There's been a few spats over the water," she said. Download our to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Sign up for our . Click .
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
1 Dead and 2 Injured After Boat Explodes on Hudson River in N.Y.C. — 1 Week After Brooklyn Bridge Ship Crash
One man was killed and two others were injured due to a boat explosion on the Hudson River in New York City The incident happened near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant at around 10:30 a.m. local time on Saturday, May 24 The boat explosion occurred one week after a Mexican Navy ship crashed into N.Y.C.'s Brooklyn Bridge on May 17, killing two people and injuring more than a dozen othersOne man was killed and two others were injured due to an explosion on a boat docked in the Hudson River during New York City's Fleet Week. The incident happened near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant around West 138th Street at around 10:30 a.m. local time on Saturday, May 24, according to WNBC-TV and The New York Post, which cited New York Police Department (NYPD) officials. Authorities told the Post they received a report about a person in the water, and when they arrived at the scene, they found that a large explosion had ripped through the hull of a ship. Two men, who had been working on the boat, were injured in the explosion. They were taken to nearby hospitals, per the outlet. Their conditions were unknown. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. A third man was thrown into the water by the explosion and became trapped between the boat and the pier, according to the Post. The man — identified as a 59-year-old — died as a result of the incident, the outlet reported. The boat was operated by the Department of Environmental Protection and transports raw sewage from the city to a nearby treatment facility, according to WNBC-TV and the Post. The boat was reportedly docked at the time of the incident. The incident is under investigation, according to the outlets. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) told the Post that it was still too early in their investigation to determine whether the explosion was accidental or intentional. The NYPD and FDNY did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on the incident. Photos obtained by The Daily Mail and the Post show emergency responders and FDNY vehicles on the scene. Other photos depict rescue boats heading into the area and helicopters hovering over a barge. The incident took place one week after a Mexican Navy ship crashed into New York City's Brooklyn Bridge on May 17, killing two people and injuring more than a dozen others. At the time of the crash, 277 people were onboard, officials said. Following the incident, officials revealed that the 'pilot lost power of the ship' shortly after it had taken off from the nearby Pier 17, causing it to crash into the bridge. Chief Wilson Aramboles of the NYPD's Special Operations Division stated during a press conference that the ship was en route to Iceland. New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also said during the press conference that a preliminary assessment found no signs of major damage to the iconic bridge. Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Boat explodes on Hudson River during New York's fleet week
One worker is fighting for life and another being rescued from the Hudson River after an explosion on a barge. The barge blew up at the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant near West 38th Street in New York City about 10.30am on Saturday. The small explosion was reportedly caused by methane igniting in a 'malfunction' of the vessel. There were unconfirmed reports of a third injured worker who refused treatment. More to come.
