Three men who went missing after leaving from Polowat Atoll, Micronesia, to go fishing were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday, after a U.S. Navy plane saw their plea for “help,” which was spelled out on the sand using palm tree fronds. The Coast Guard said in a press release that the three men, all in their 40s, …
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Mountain goat, believed to be stolen pet, rescued while hanging from Kansas City bridge
An escaped mountain goat that somehow got stuck under a Kansas City bridge has survived a rocky rescue effort and now may be reunited with the owners who suspect he was stolen from their farm two months ago. “It’s the story that captured the hearts of Kansas City,” said Tori Fugate, of the KC Pet Project, a nonprofit that handles …
Read More »New England Aquarium's 500-pound, 95-year-old sea turtle gets clean bill of health
Apparently it’s pretty easy being green after all. That was the takeaway from Tuesday’s physical examination of Myrtle, an ancient green sea turtle that has delighted visitors to the New England Aquarium in Boston for more than 50 years. Veterinarians performed Myrtle’s checkup after the 500-pound reptile was hoisted from the aquarium’s Giant Ocean Tank in an enormous crate on …
Read More »Texas man, 105, to witness his 13th total solar eclipse: 'They're so beautiful'
A 105-year-old Texas resident is gearing up to see the total solar eclipse on April 8 — and it’s not his first rodeo. LaVerne Biser of Fort Worth said his interest in astronomy began in high school, back in the 1930s. The umbraphile, a term referring to people who chase eclipses, spent his childhood admiring stars from his parent’s Troy, …
Read More »Weekend read: An earthquake hits the northeast, tasty American food stories and more
Lifestyle stories from this week included tasty American food stories, earthquake safety tips, wild nature tales, a mom learning about her bizarre arrest warrant — and much more. Fun quizzes and crosswords are always available to dive into as well. (Fox News Digital publishes daily crossword puzzles 24/7!) CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Grab your coffee …
Read More »Connecticut police officer forms strong bond with baby girl he saved five years ago: 'We're family'
The strong bond between a Connecticut police officer and a baby girl whose life he saved five years ago continues to shine a light on the power of human connection over all else — including people’s individual backgrounds and races, he said. “Everybody’s lives changed for the better that night — especially mine,” Det. Michael Harton of the North Haven, …
Read More »San Diego man reunited with dog missing since summer — in Michigan
A dog missing in California since the summer turned up more than 2,000 miles away in suburban Detroit. Police in Harper Woods responded to a call about a stray dog last week, picked up the terrier mix and contacted an animal welfare group. The Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society said it quickly discovered that the dog, named Mishka, had an …
Read More »Deputies rescue injured dog stranded on train tracks for days
Sheriff’s deputies in Oklahoma recently rescued an injured dog that was stuck on train tracks for nearly half a week. The Wagoner County Sheriff’s Office shared video of the incident on Wednesday. The department explained that its deputies learned of the injured dog on Mar. 27, after receiving a phone call about the animal. “Deputy Hutton observed that a large …
Read More »Ohio woman, 94, sets out to visit all 7 continents with her grandson's help: 'Always think positive'
A 94-year-old adventurer — who made headlines last year for being the oldest person to visit all 63 U.S. National Parks — just returned from Chile and the Galápagos Islands on her newest quest: to conquer all seven continents. “When you get to a certain age, everybody starts saying, ‘Oh, you can’t do that. You’re too old to do that …
Read More »Florida police officers complete grocery delivery after arresting delivery driver
Two Florida police officers went above and beyond the call of duty when they were seen on camera delivering groceries to customers after arresting their delivery driver. The encounter took place in Titusville on March 26, homeowner Joe Neu confirmed. The video he shared on social media has quickly spread. “Hello, uh, you ordered groceries?” a female officer can be …
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