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LUCKNOW, India (AP) — A large row boat taking villagers to a festival capsized in a flooded river in northern India on Thursday, leaving at least three people dead and 16 others missing, police said. A strong wind rocked the boat, which was carrying about 30 people, police officer Mohammed Nisar said. Some passengers were able to swim to safety, he said. Rescuers recovered three bodies. Hopes of finding the missing alive were fading as darkness approached, he said. The villagers were traveling to a nearby village in Banda district of Uttar Pradesh state to celebrate a Hindu festival. The area is about 250 kilometers (160 miles) southwest of Lucknow, the state capital. Heavy rains have caused floods and landslides in northern India during the June-September monsoon season. Boating accidents are common in the country, where many vessels are overcrowded and have inadequate safety equipment. In September 2020, 12 people drowned when a sightseeing boat capsized on the swollen … [Read more...] about Row boat capsizes in Indian river; 3 dead, 16 missing

0 Community Corner New acquisition creates a 12,000-acre stretch of protected land in coastal South Carolina. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from The Nature Conservancy: July 29, 2022 New acquisition creates a 12,000-acre stretch of protected land in coastal South Carolina. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Open Space Institute (OSI) announced a joint, two-phase effort to permanently protect more than 7,300 acres in Coastal South Carolina's Hampton and Jasper counties. The protection of the property, known locally as "Buckfield," will link ecologically significant landscapes, creating a 12,000-acre stretch of protected land in this fast-growing region, and make way for publicly accessible recreation land in the near future. On June 30, TNC acquired 3,654 acres, marking a bold first step in the permanent protection of Buckfield. "Buckfield's enormous size, extensive river … [Read more...] about The Nature Conservancy: TNC And Open Space Institute Expand Historic Coosawhatchie River Conservation Effort

0 Community Corner "Rocky," a 4-year-old coyote, has been housed at the River Trail Nature Center since 2018 after being mistaken for a dog. Eric DeGrechie , Patch Staff Posted Reply NORTHBROOK, IL — Ricky Gervais has a long history of being involved with animal rights and advocacy. Earlier this week, the actor and comedian expressed his concerns about the well-being of a coyote living at the River Trail Nature Center in Northbrook. "Rocky," a 4-year-old coyote, has lived by itself at the Cook County forest preserve since 2018, when he was originally mistaken for a dog. Gervais is backing the efforts of In Defense of Animals and the Chicago Alliance for Animals, two animal protection organizations working to get the coyote released from River Trail. "Rocky should not suffer the consequences of human error — it's not his fault that people mistook him for a German Shepard puppy," Gervais said in a statement and on social … [Read more...] about Ricky Gervais Calls On Northbrook Nature Preserve To Release Coyote

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Community Corner Kyle Tuckey serves as the 2022 Chicago Ducky Derby Athlete Ambassador for the annual Special Olympics Illinois fundraiser #ChiDuckyDerby Special Olympics Illinois , Community Contributor Posted Reply On August 4 at 1:00 p.m. thousands of rubber ducks will splash into the Chicago River for Special Olympics Illinois. This year, Kyle Tuckey of Palatine, Illinois, will represent the race as the 2022 Chicago Ducky Derby Athlete Ambassador. Special Olympics Illinois is very important to him. As the Duck Ambassador for the Chicago Ducky Derby, Kyle will pull the winning duck out of the water for all of Chicago to see. He started participating with Special Olympics Illinois 20 years ago, when he was eight. He has competed in track and field, soccer, softball, basketball, golf, and snowshoeing. Kyle also … [Read more...] about Palatine-Resident, Gold Medalist Gymnast Selected as Duck Ambassador

There are plenty of ways to get TikTok famous . One Texas man has racked up nearly two million followers and over 25 million likes on the popular platform by disguising himself as a potted bush and scaring people. Dubbed the "Texas Bushman," Joe Jones, 33, dresses in a green ghillie suit covered in fake leaves, sits in a large planter and quietly waits for unsuspecting passerbys to walk past him before he suddenly springs to life, producing plenty of screams and frightened jumps. @texasbushman Offered him $20 but he declined #bushman #bushmanprank #texasbushman #scareprank #funnyvideos ♬ original sound - Texas BUSHMAN And no one is safe when it comes to Jones's pranks. Celebrities like MLB All-Star Matt Kemp and WNBA champion Chelsea Gray, as well as children and law enforcement officers have all fallen victim to his sneak attacks. In July, Jones tricked media personality Richard Rawlings of the Discovery Channel series "Fast N’ Loud." "Haha, that’s a … [Read more...] about ‘Texas Bushman’ TikTok star pranks his way to 1.9 million followers

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 2 U.S. transportation officials announced $2.2 billion for local infrastructure projects on Thursday, paving the way for new bridges, roads, bike lanes, railways and ports in scores of communities across the country. The competitive grants are more than double the amount awarded the previous year under the same program. The influx comes from a $1 trillion infrastructure law backed by President Joe Biden, which provided an additional $7.5 billion over five years for the grants. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the projects would help modernize America's transportation systems by making communities “safer, more affordable, more accessible and more sustainable.” Buttigieg traveled to Arizona to highlight projects in Phoenix and Tucson, each of which are getting the maximum $25 million. In Phoenix, the money will help build a new bike and pedestrian bridge connecting the north and … [Read more...] about Over $2B announced for roads, bridges, bike lanes across US