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GMA Network
6 days ago
- GMA Network
2 missing fishermen found dead in waters of Sibunag, Guimaras
The bodies of two fisherman in the Province of Guimaras earlier reported missing were retrieved on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The two fishermen were earlier reported missing off the coast of Barangay Sebaste, Sibunag town, Guimaras. Personnel from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) WASAR Team retrieved the body of a certain Vincent Paul Valles at 7:43 a.m. between Inampulugan and Natunga Islands in Sibunag a day after the incident was reported. This report is based on a post on Province of Guimaras' official social media page. The operation was conducted in coordination with the Provincial Government of Guimaras, Philippine Coast Guard, Sibunag Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and other partner agencies. Valles' companion, a certain Ryan Galfo, was found at about 11 a.m. on the same site. 'Initial reports from the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of Sibunag state that on July 21, 2025, four fishermen set out aboard a fishing boat named Jen-Jen and Rowen. Due to rough sea conditions, two of the fishermen - Ryan Galfo and Vincent Paul Valles - were swept away by strong currents while attempting to retrieve a fishing buoy,' the incident summary reads. 'Despite the rescue efforts of their companions, Reynaldo and Agosto Galfo, the worsening weather hindered further attempts. The two survivors immediately reported the incident to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Sub-station Sibunag and the PNP [Philippine National Police] Sibunag later that evening,' the report added.
The Age
24-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Age
You've heard of pet sitters, but plant sitters?
When Amanda Rowen heads away for work or on holiday, her biggest concern isn't who will take care of her dog but rather who will look after her plants. 'My dog is easy. My rare plants, not so much,' she says. Cairns resident Rowen, 44, owns more than 100 plants, a combination of rare tropical species, orchids, terrariums and succulents, as well as a Zanzibar Gem plant. It's a collection she began during COVID-19 lockdowns, but after a bad experience having a family member care for them while she was on holiday (what Rowen refers to as the 'overwatering incident of 2021'), she now calls on professionals plant sitters. 'I first used a plant sitter when I went on a long overseas holiday in 2022 and now use them every time I go away for longer than a week,' she says. Rowen's plant sitters either stay at her home while also pet-sitting her dog, or will drop in daily, and costs range from $100 per night to $30-$50 respectively. This expense, Rowen says, is worth the peace of mind that her collection will be cared for properly. 'Plant- sitters are plant people themselves and knowledgeable about plants,' she says. Plant sitters, plant carers and plant nannies, individuals or businesses that offer plant care for domestic households, are becoming a helping green hand for many. In Australia, there is a range of plant-sitting businesses that offer plant care when their owners are away. Brisbane woman Linda Watson started her business, Brisbane Plant Sitting, in 2018 after her husband pointed out their own plant-sitting needs. 'I would always comment to him that I needed someone to look after my plants when we went on holiday, and he suggested, because I loved plants so much, that I should do that for others,' she said.
Sydney Morning Herald
24-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Sydney Morning Herald
You've heard of pet sitters, but plant sitters?
When Amanda Rowen heads away for work or on holiday, her biggest concern isn't who will take care of her dog but rather who will look after her plants. 'My dog is easy. My rare plants, not so much,' she says. Cairns resident Rowen, 44, owns more than 100 plants, a combination of rare tropical species, orchids, terrariums and succulents, as well as a Zanzibar Gem plant. It's a collection she began during COVID-19 lockdowns, but after a bad experience having a family member care for them while she was on holiday (what Rowen refers to as the 'overwatering incident of 2021'), she now calls on professionals plant sitters. 'I first used a plant sitter when I went on a long overseas holiday in 2022 and now use them every time I go away for longer than a week,' she says. Rowen's plant sitters either stay at her home while also pet-sitting her dog, or will drop in daily, and costs range from $100 per night to $30-$50 respectively. This expense, Rowen says, is worth the peace of mind that her collection will be cared for properly. 'Plant- sitters are plant people themselves and knowledgeable about plants,' she says. Plant sitters, plant carers and plant nannies, individuals or businesses that offer plant care for domestic households, are becoming a helping green hand for many. In Australia, there is a range of plant-sitting businesses that offer plant care when their owners are away. Brisbane woman Linda Watson started her business, Brisbane Plant Sitting, in 2018 after her husband pointed out their own plant-sitting needs. 'I would always comment to him that I needed someone to look after my plants when we went on holiday, and he suggested, because I loved plants so much, that I should do that for others,' she said.
The Irish Sun
20-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Toddler, 3, horrifically mauled by cockapoo had her ‘arm ripped open' as dad ‘held her skin together'
A THREE-year-old girl has been mauled by a cockapoo in a vicious attack that saw the child's arm ripped open by the designer dog. The young girl, Bunnie, was 4 Bunnie had to undergo plastic surgery to repair her arm Credit: SWNS 4 The attack left the three-year-old with brutal wounds Credit: SWNS Bunnie's father, Rowen Skinley, witnessed the Rowen was walking his three children to school when the cockapoo lunged at his daughter. She suffered Bunnie underwent plastic surgery after being rushed to hospital with surgeons attempting to stitch her torn skin back together. Read more in News Kent Police have confirmed they are Dad Rowan recalled having to "hold the skin on [Bunnie's] arm together" while she waited for treatment. According to reports Bunnie was attacked by a small sandy-coloured Rowan said: "It happened parallel to the school on the main road. I was just walking home after the school run. Most read in The Sun "The path is quite narrow, and a woman was walking her dog on the actual road itself. "Then, out of nowhere, the Girl, 10, mauled by next-door neighbour's Chow Chow before dog RETURNED to owners leaving family 'petrified' "The owner managed to pull the dog off, but when she did that, it "I was so shocked. All I had to stop the bleeding was my hands. I had to basically hold her skin together." Witnesses to the vicious attack rushed over to help rowan and Bunnie but the owner of the dog quickly left the scene. 4 Bunnie was rushed to hospital after the attack Credit: SWNS 4 She has now had several x-rays and plastic surgery Credit: SWNS Rowen said: "People who saw what happened came over and said that my daughter hadn't even put her hand out to the "The woman just disappeared. She didn't leave any details or anything." He added: "She's doing well now. She's just a bit shaken and keeps talking about how "She also has a lung condition and really bad asthma so she had to be marked down as a high-risk category for sedation. "It's really upsetting that the woman didn't stop because it makes you fear for the Bunnie was rushed to Medway Maritime Hospital and then transferred to St Thomas' in Westminster on the morning of June 18. She had several X-rays to ensure the puncture hadn't hit her bone, before undergoing Bunnie will have to go back to the hospital within a week for a check-up, and to assess whether she will need further work done. Which dog breeds are banned in the UK? THERE are specific regulations in place that prohibit certain dog breeds from being owned or bred in the UK. So what are the Which dog breeds are illegal in the UK? People tend to think of large, vicious dogs when they imagine being bitten by one. But the truth is that many types of dogs are known to bite humans, whether provoked or not. However, it's important to remember that just because a breed tends to bite humans, that doesn't mean that they all do. British law determines five breeds of dog are illegal to own, breed, sell or give away. These are an XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro.
Daily Record
20-06-2025
- Daily Record
Toddler 'ripped open' by Cockapoo outside primary school as owner fled the scene
WARNING - GRAPHIC IMAGES: Rowan Skinley was walking is kids home from school when his three-year-old daughter Bunnie was suddenly mauled by a Cockapoo. A three year old girl has been left traumatised after a vicious dog attack outside a primary school, with the animal"ripping open" her skin. Rowan Skinley was walking his three kids home from school when a Cockapoo suddenly lunged at his daughter Bunnie, dragging her to the ground and ripping open her arm, reports the Mirror. The terrifying incident happened on Tuesday near Miers Court Primary School in Kent. Despite the attack leaving the toddler with serious injuries and needing plastic surgery, the dog's owner fled the scene without offering help or leaving any contact details. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Members of the public rushed to help Rowen and Bunnie. The three-year-old was taken to hospital. According to dad Rowen, who says he had to "hold the skin on [Bunnie's] arm together" while she awaited treatment, the dog was a small, sandy-coloured Cockapoo. Kent Police confirmed officers are investigating. Rowen said: "It happened parallel to the school on the main road. I was just walking home after the school run. The path is quite narrow, and a woman was walking her dog on the actual road itself. "Then, out of nowhere, the dog just lunged for my daughter and pulled her to the floor. The owner managed to pull the dog off, but when she did that, it ripped her skin open. I was so shocked. All I had to stop the bleeding was my hands. I had to basically hold her skin together." Rowen said: "People who saw what happened came over and said that my daughter hadn't even put her hand out to the dog. The woman just disappeared. She didn't leave any details or anything." Bunnie was rushed to Medway Maritime Hospital and then transferred to St Thomas' in Westminster the next morning. There, she had several X-rays to ensure the puncture hadn't hit her bone, before undergoing plastic surgery. According to her dad, Bunnie has been left shaken following the incident. She will need to return to hospital within a week for a check-up, and to assess whether she will need further work done. Rowen said: "She's doing well now. She's just a bit shaken and keeps talking about how scared she is of the dog. "She also has a lung condition and really bad asthma so she had to be marked down as a high-risk category for sedation. It's really upsetting that the woman didn't stop because it makes you fear for the safety of other kids." A Kent Police spokesperson confirmed an investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist officers' inquiries, including CCTV or doorbell footage, should contact police on 01634 792209, quoting 46/102876/25.
