Mexican emergency officials said they opened more than 200 shelters as forecasters warned of dangerous storm surge and flooding from heavy rains. MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Agatha, the strongest hurricane on record to make landfall in May in the eastern Pacific, swept ashore on a stretch of tourist beaches and fishing towns in southern Mexico on Monday. … [Read more...] about Pacific season's 1st hurricane makes landfall in Mexico
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1st hurricane of 2022, Agatha heads for Mexico tourist towns
The first hurricane of the season formed off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast Sunday and rapidly gained power ahead of an expected strike along a stretch of tourist beaches and fishing … Click to Continue » … [Read more...] about 1st hurricane of 2022, Agatha heads for Mexico tourist towns
Swim Week Aims to Prevent Drownings This Summer
Memorial Day weekend is just days away. It's the unofficial kick-off to families spending more time in the water and a fitting time for awareness, as May is National Water Safety Month. This week, NBC 5 is bringing back Swim Week, a series of stories to help keep you and your family safe. LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN CHILDREN UNDER 5 One of the biggest organizations leading the … [Read more...] about Swim Week Aims to Prevent Drownings This Summer
Remembering Ray Scott, the father of modern bass fishing
Bass fishing success stories unfold on lakes across America just about every weekend this time of year. And most anglers close to the sport will agree that none of it would be possible had Ray Scott not paved the way.For those who may have not yet heard, Scott, recognized as the father of modern bass fishing, passed away peacefully in his sleep on natural causes on the night of … [Read more...] about Remembering Ray Scott, the father of modern bass fishing
Gator Hunt: 8-foot-long gator seen in the pond of Texas apartment complex
A video shows the top of the gator moving slowly throughout the pond as people watched along the shoreline. BEAUMONT, Texas — The hunt for an 8-foot-long gator in a pond at a Beaumont apartment complex has ended. A Gator Country crew was trying to capture the gator for the past five days using fishing poles and other … [Read more...] about Gator Hunt: 8-foot-long gator seen in the pond of Texas apartment complex
71 injured, orphaned baby birds rescued, dozens found dead after nesting area destroyed near Houston
Many of the baby birds rescued by the Houston SPCA's Wildlife Center of Texas had broken wings, mangled legs and internal injuries. HOUSTON — Dozens of injured and orphaned baby birds were rescued Saturday after someone destroyed their nesting area, according to the Houston SPCA. Several of the blue herons and great … [Read more...] about 71 injured, orphaned baby birds rescued, dozens found dead after nesting area destroyed near Houston