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Virginia wildlife officials capture mystery alligator Virginia wildlife officials capture mystery alligator 15 hours ago ago
July 20 (UPI) -- Wildlife officials in Virginia said they captured an unusual visitor to the waters in the southwest part of the state -- an alligator.
Bear climbs ladder to escape Arizona water tank Bear climbs ladder to escape Arizona water tank 15 hours ago ago
July 20 (UPI) -- Wildlife officials in Arizona said a black bear that fell into an uncovered water tank was able to escape when a rescuer lowered a ladder.
Fish steals shark from Florida fisherman's line Fish steals shark from Florida fisherman's line 16 hours ago ago
July 20 (UPI) -- A group of anglers on a charter fishing boat off Florida captured video of the moment a big fish ate a small shark from a man's line.
Cow rescued after getting leg stuck in cattle guard Cow rescued after getting leg stuck in cattle guard 16 hours ago ago
July 20 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Colorado came to the rescue of a cow that ended up with a leg stuck in a cattle guard near a highway.
Man thought $1M lottery ticket was a loser, threw it on floor Man thought $1M lottery ticket was a loser, threw it on floor 17 hours ago ago
July 20 (UPI) -- A North Carolina man said a $1 million winning lottery ticket was initially confused for a loser and spent days on the floor of his car.
'Serial offender' koala rescued from power station fence 'Serial offender' koala rescued from power station fence 17 hours ago ago
July 20 (UPI) -- A hapless koala was rescued for the third time when it managed to get its head stuck in a metal fence at a power station.
Runaway camel runs loose on Russian highway Runaway camel runs loose on Russian highway 17 hours ago ago
July 20 (UPI) -- Travelers on a Russian highway captured video of an unusual sight: a runaway camel wandering in and out of traffic.
Snake slithers across Kansas couple's doorbell camera Snake slithers across Kansas couple's doorbell camera 17 hours ago ago
July 20 (UPI) -- A Kansas couple said their doorbell camera alerted them to a visitor that turned out to be a snake slithering in front of the lens.
Banking error makes woman a millionaire for 10 minutes Banking error makes woman a millionaire for 10 minutes 18 hours ago ago
July 20 (UPI) -- A Boston woman is looking back on her 10 minutes as a millionaire after a banking error was made in her favor and quickly corrected.
California truck crash cooks load of pineapples California truck crash cooks load of pineapples 19 hours ago ago
July 20 (UPI) -- The California Highway Patrol said there were no serious injuries when a truck hauling 70,000 pounds of pineapples crashed and caught fire.
Troopers: Driver blamed temperature for speed reading Troopers: Driver blamed temperature for speed reading 19 hours ago ago
July 20 (UPI) -- The California Highway Patrol said a driver caught going 99 mph told a trooper the radar readout "must be the current temperature."
Baby goat found wandering loose in Walmart parking lot Baby goat found wandering loose in Walmart parking lot 20 hours ago ago
July 20 (UPI) -- A dwarf fainting goat found running loose in the parking lot of a Walmart store in New Jersey appeared to have been marked for slaughter, rescuers said.
British inventor flies jet suit in London British inventor flies jet suit in London 1 day ago ago
July 19 (UPI) -- A British inventor flew in a jet powered suit outside of a London store that is selling his invention for nearly $500,000.
Ontario resident uses minivan to mow lawn Ontario resident uses minivan to mow lawn 1 day ago ago
July 19 (UPI) -- An Ontario resident captured video of a neighbor using an unusual law-mowing technique using a hand-pushed mower and a minivan.
Brave girl rescues stranded shark off Rhode Island Brave girl rescues stranded shark off Rhode Island 1 day ago ago
July 19 (UPI) -- A brave girl who spotted a shark washed up against some rocks in Rhode Island helped the predator get back to deeper waters.
Bear chases overly friendly dog away on Alaskan street Bear chases overly friendly dog away on Alaskan street 1 day ago ago
July 19 (UPI) -- An Alaska resident captured video of the tense encounter between a bear and a dog that ran up to the predator to say hello.
Gnome thief takes a tumble in British yard Gnome thief takes a tumble in British yard 1 day ago ago
July 19 (UPI) -- Police in Britain shared video of a garden gnome thief who experienced some instant karma when he tripped on some fencing.
Donkey runs loose next to Texas highway Donkey runs loose next to Texas highway 1 day ago ago
July 19 (UPI) -- A traveler on a Houston-area highway captured video of an apparent runaway donkey running loose in the median next to the interstate.
$150.4M Powerball ticket spent two weeks in Oregon man's wallet $150.4M Powerball ticket spent two weeks in Oregon man's wallet 1 day ago ago
July 19 (UPI) -- An Oregon man said a Powerball ticket was in his wallet for two weeks before he discovered it was a $150.4 million jackpot winner.
'Brady Bunch' house on the market for $1.885 million 'Brady Bunch' house on the market for $1.885 million 1 day ago ago
July 19 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles home used for exterior shots in classic sitcom "The Brady Bunch" is now for sale with an asking price of $1.885 million.
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