A 41-year-old man died Thursday after being rescued from Joe Pool Lake, firefighters say. In a news release, the Grand Prairie Fire Department said crews were called shortly after 4 p.m. to a possible drowning call west of the swim beach area of the lake. Bystanders pulled the man out of the water and began CPR. Paramedics took him to a nearby hospital in critical condition … [Read more...] about 41-Year-Old Swimmer Dies After Being Pulled From Joe Pool Lake
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Fishing feud at end of the world split US and UK over Russia
It's one of the world's highest-fetching wild-caught fish, sold for $32 a pound at Whole Foods and served up as meaty fillets on the menus of upscale eateries across the … Click to Continue » … [Read more...] about Fishing feud at end of the world split US and UK over Russia
Second US citizen dies while fighting in Ukraine
Thousands of U.S. citizens in recent months have fled to Ukraine and taken up arms to assist against Russia's invasion. WASHINGTON — Another U.S. citizen has died in Ukraine, a spokesperson for the State Department has confirmed. Stephen D. “Steve” Zabielski of Hernando, Fla. and previously of Cranesville, N.Y. … [Read more...] about Second US citizen dies while fighting in Ukraine
Child hospitalized after being stabbed in chest by catfish in Florida
The child had trouble breathing on way to the hospital, authorities said. NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — A child was airlifted to the hospital after they were stabbed in the chest by a catfish, according to Pasco County Fire Rescue. The incident reportedly happened Monday during a fishing trip in New Port Richey, though … [Read more...] about Child hospitalized after being stabbed in chest by catfish in Florida
Third victim found in Lake Lavon after boat overturns in storm, officials say
A storm crossed over Lake Lavon on Saturday night and caused a boat with four people onboard to overturn, according to the Collin County Sheriff's Office. WYLIE, Texas — Three bodies have been found after a storm caused a boat to overturn at Lake Lavon on Saturday night, according to the Collin County Sheriff's Office. … [Read more...] about Third victim found in Lake Lavon after boat overturns in storm, officials say
13 feet, 660 pounds: Record-breaking stingray caught in Cambodia
The huge stingray may be the largest recorded freshwater fish -- and scientists say it's a good sign. BANGKOK, Thailand — The world’s largest recorded freshwater fish, a giant stingray, has been caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia, according to scientists from the Southeast Asian nation and the United States. The … [Read more...] about 13 feet, 660 pounds: Record-breaking stingray caught in Cambodia