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Elusive and 'hideous' fish stuns viewers after Instagram post goes viral: 'New fear unlocked'

A bizarre-looking sea creature with an otherwise serene name was spotted on a beach in Singapore — evoking everything from panic to disgust to sheer wonder from some 54 million viewers on Instagram. “We found a Longnosed Stargazer on an Intertidal Exploration in Singapore,” the post said. “An uncommon and fascinating sight, these quirky fish bury themselves in the sand …

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Missing dog rescued after spending 18 hours stranded in the middle of the highway: Owner was 'panicked’

A pup is safe after escaping his home and spending over a day stranded on a highway median. Yoda is a one-year-old German shepherd from Lancashire, England, who recently managed to escape his home, according to SWNS. His owner, 44-year-old Stephen Hunt, said he was shocked and panicked when he realized his young dog had escaped. DOG RESCUED AFTER BEING …

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Woman discovers her dog is alive and up for adoption after 'putting him down'

A woman reportedly has learned that her dog, believed to be euthanized in Maryland, is alive and up for adoption. Kristie Pereira adopted her dog, Beau, in Dec. 2022 and sadly had to “put him down” due to medical complications, Fox 5 DC reported. Pereira told the station that she recently spotted Beau on the Facebook page of the group …

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Viral 'paws in' challenge explodes among dog owners on social media: 'All paws on deck!'

The latest trend among pet owners and their furry friends has social media users participating in the viral (and arguably adorable) “paws in” challenge. The challenge calls for at least two people and their pup to participate. Pet owners overlap their hands in a pile — and wait for their dog to put his or her paw on top. Attempts …

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Texas public works department removes 12-foot alligator with grapple truck: 'Great grab'

What happens when animal control and a public works department come together to remove a massive reptile? A grapple truck gets involved. The City of Mont Belvieu in Texas recruited Public Works to remove a 12-foot-long alligator that was found in a ditch along Eagle Drive, the city’s Facebook page posted. FLORIDA OFFICERS ‘ARREST’ NUISANCE ALLIGATOR AT 104-YEAR-OLD WOMAN’S HOME …

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Louisiana deputy makes 'fowl' discovery in missing child's backpack

A Louisiana child was found safe after being reported missing last week — along with something “fowl” in the boy’s backpack. “Storytime!” wrote the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office in a Friday, May 31 post on its Facebook page. RARE SNAKE-LIKE FISH THAT BREATHES AIR CAUGHT IN MISSOURI FOR FOURTH TIME: ‘AGGRESSIVE PREDATORS’ “Hey folks, gather around for a wild …

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Fossil-hunting diver makes stunning ancient find off Florida coast: 'Very rare'

A Florida man recently found a prehistoric jackpot while diving off the Sunshine State’s coast. Alex Lundberg, who studied marine biology at the University of South Florida, told Fox News Digital that he found an ancient mastodon tusk while scavenging for fossils off Manasota Key, which is around 90 miles south of Tampa. He found the relic back in April. …

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Man who went viral for driving during virtual court hearing for suspended license reportedly vindicated

A Michigan man who went viral last week in a video clip of a judge noticing him driving while calling into a virtual court hearing for his supposed suspended driver’s license was the victim of a clerical error, according to reports. Corey Harris, 44, attended the virtual May 15 hearing for an October traffic stop in Pittsfield Township, Michigan, USA …

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Rare snake-like fish that breathes air caught in Missouri for fourth time: 'Aggressive predators'

Is it a fish? Is it a snake? No, it’s a snakehead fish. For only the fourth time in the state of Missouri, an angler caught a northern snakehead fish that is not native to the U.S. Fisheries biologists with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) confirmed the catch occurred on May 25 in Wayne County, according to a recent …

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Wedding anniversary gone awry puts wife and mother on defensive as Reddit users call the situation 'toxic'

A woman who shared her story of a 10th wedding anniversary gone awry received little sympathy from other users on Reddit, with one commenter calling the situation “toxic” and most slamming her for a lack of communication and thoughtfulness toward her husband. Her post received over 5,000 reactions in less than 24 hours with some 1,000 comments posted about it …

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