Bear Eats Drunk's Fingers
MANITOWOC, Wisconsin- A zoo in Manitowoc was shut down after a bear bit off two fingers formerly belonging to a female visitor. Police say the 47-year-old had gone past barriers and warning signs at the Lincoln Park Zoo and was apparently trying to feed two bears around 11:30 a.m. when the bear bit off the woman's thumb and forefinger. Her boyfriend tried to pry her hand out of the bear's mouth and was also bitten. Mayor Justin Nickels' office says alcohol was a factor with both adults. A 3-year-old child with them was not harmed, but the mayor added, "We, here in government, try to create a safe environment for our citizens, but if you're going to get drunk and feed bears... at that point, well... you're on your own."
Climb For Cancer Cut Short by Gulls
MORRO BAY, California- Cam Kreiter has climbed the most challenging mountain faces in the world. To raise money for a friend facing surgery he told sponsors he would climb Morro Rock in record time. And he was on his way to doing just that until he was attacked by dozens of sea gulls. "They weren't protecting a nest. There was nothing there for them to get defensive about. They just didn't want me to make it to the top. I have been up here hundreds of times and this has never happened... until a friend's life was on the line."
Honeymoon Ruined By Baboons
CAPE TOWN, South Africa- Dave and Stacy LaJune had their honeymoon ruined by a baboon. Dozens of baboons, actually. "Dave said speed up and run'em down but I stopped and they were on us. They knew how to open the cargo carrier on the roof! They took my lingerie and put it on and started mocking sex acts. Some of my teddies we got back but I couldn't put them on after they had been worn by a dirty monkey," said the frustrated Stacy.
Dog Saves Human
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota- The bond between a man and his dog knows no bounds. But, when Jeremy Kramer passed out after a drinking game with friends nobody expected his Puppy, Jaeger, to give him mouth to mouth resuscitation. "I guessed we should have stepped in and helped out ourselves but Jaeger kept huffing away till Jeremy came to," said his room mate Billy Jaye, "so I guess we weren't needed."
Woman Trampled By Herd Of Deer... On A Downtown Sidewalk
TARBORO, North Carolina- A business owner is recovering from injuries she suffered when she encountered a herd of deer on a downtown sidewalk. Michelle Brewer was opening her jewelry store when one deer passed by, then so many deer appeared that she couldn't move. The last thing Brewer remembers is being eye-level with nothing but deer before she hit the sidewalk. Others told her that one deer kicked her several feet in the air before the rest trampled her.
Bear Attacks Hog
UMATILLA, Florida- Ronald R. Stanley, 51, was driving a 2007 Harley Davidson when a bear ran into his path, causing the bike to overturn, troopers said. Stanley, who was not wearing a helmet, was taken to Waterman Hospital in critical condition and later pronounced dead. Sgt. Hank Barberra told reporters, "This stretch of road has seen dozens of bigger animals dash out and wipe out cyclists, recently. If I took a hog down this road I'd sure be wearing a helmet." It's not known if the bear was injured.
'Serial' Killer Whale Kills Again at SeaWorld Orlando
ORLANDO, Florida- An animal trainer at SeaWorld Orlando was killed in front of horrified theme park visitors by Tilikim, an orca, that was involved in two previous deaths. A witness interviewed by CBS affiliate WKMG Local 6 said she saw the whale leap out of the water and grab the woman, who was in the middle of introducing the orca. "She was giving the whale a real nice build up and it just jumped out and snatched her," said Kendra Saddlen. "Seeing this has ruined out vacation," proclaimed the upset mother of two. The first occurred in 1991 at Sealand Canada when Tilikum drowned a 20-year-old marine biology student and then in 1999, a 27-year-old homeless man also died after hiding in the park, and after hours, jumping into Tilikum's pool.
Mountain Lion Traps Man in Mountain Home
CASPER, Wyoming- Kelly McDonald wanted to retire to the mountains. So, he built a home on the Laramie range and the day he moved in a mountain lion trapped him inside for a week. "I left my cell phone in the car so I couldn't call for help or food or anything. This damn devil cat just camped out on my deck and wouldn't leave. Mr. Dinkly (McDonald's pet Chihuahua) wouldn't go outside so I had to let him ruin the carpets." McDonald has put his home on the market and moved back to Portland.
Dingle and Berry Open Dog and Cat Shelter
SAN DIEGO, California- John Dingle and Brad Berry are ready to give back to the community. The animal lovers and pro football players announced they will join forces to build the Dingle Berry Dog and Cat Home for abandoned pets. "We see a lot of pets go to shelters and if nobody takes them in six weeks, that's where we step in. We give them a home for another six weeks."
Woman Attacked By Raccoon Outside Church
WILMINGTON, Delaware- A mom in Delaware was attacked by a raccoon while leaving church Sunday morning. Witnesses said the raccoon appeared and charged the woman's child as they left Old Swedes Lutheran Church in Wilmington. The mom jumped in front of her child and was bitten in the leg. Parishioners say the animal may have been attracted to cat food that was left out for strays. Pastor Bryce Eichlersmith said, "It seems these beasts fear neither God, nor man."