Castro County Sheriff's Office / Facebook Over 18,000 Dairy Cows Killed as Unprecedented Explosion Rocks Texas Farm More than 18,000 cows were killed in Texas on Monday when an explosion and a fire ripped through a barn where the animals were held. By Jack Davis, Western Journal April 13, 2023
Virginia Department of Forestry / Facebook Parental Advisory: If You See One of These Cute and Furry Creatures, Keep Your Child Away This cute and fuzzy critter may look cuddly, but be careful. It's hiding a painful secret. By Bryan Chai, Western Journal March 18, 2023
@IdahoStatesman / Twitter screen shot Something Has Been Killing Hundreds of Wyoming Pronghorn - Wildlife Officials Announce a Culprit May Have Been Found A mysterious culprit has been wreaking havoc on the populations of one of Wyoming's most recognized animals. By Richard Moorhead, Western Journal March 12, 2023
South Suburban Humane Society / Facebook screen shot 'Broke Our Hearts': Strangers Help Dog and Owner Reunite After Family Member Secretly Dumps Dog The owner had been struggling with a medical condition and entrusted the care of her beloved dog to family members. By Amanda Thomason, Western Journal March 7, 2023
@Wildnfree1984 / Twitter Homes Evacuated After 'Suspicious' Disaster at Grain Processing Plant A grain-mill fire broke out in New Zealand on Thursday, with a fire official saying the plant was being "treated as a crime scene." By Jack Davis, Western Journal March 3, 2023
@News4SA / Twitter Firefighters Fight Their Way Past Vicious Dogs to Find 'Horrific Scene' - Owner Arrested After One Man Dies A San Antonio man is facing felony charges after a dog attack that killed an 81-year-old man and put a woman in the hospital. By Jack Davis, Western Journal February 25, 2023
@firstpost / Twitter Fish Literally Rain from Sky in Freak Weather Event - And There Are Photos of the Fish It was just another day in the Australian outback when fish began falling from the sky in a bizarre but not unheard-of phenomenon. By Ole Braatelien, Western Journal February 25, 2023
@OTerrifying / Twitter screen shot Watch: Man's Entire Arm Swallowed by Monster Fish - Look at the Strength This Creature Has The fisherman had no intention of turning this one loose. He grabbed hold of a gill, and a wrestling match between man and monster ensued. By Elizabeth Delaney, Western Journal February 17, 2023
@Ben_Downie / Twitter screen shot Teen Girl Dead After Jumping in River, Attracting Attention of Unknown Creature A 16-year-old girl was killed in a river near Perth, Australia; officials suspect a bull shark may be responsible. By Jack Davis, Western Journal February 5, 2023
Julie Spradlin-Lawson / Facebook Dog Can't Stand and Is Euthanized After Routine Visit to Groomer: Owner Takes Legal Action Julie Lawson was forced to put down her dog Ladybird a week after she suspects the dog was injured during a grooming appointment. By Amanda Thomason, Western Journal February 4, 2023
Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images 19-Foot Great White Shark Decapitates Diver in Front of Horrified Fishermen in Mexico Reports were circulating that there was increased shark activity in the area, but the diver decided to go in the water anyway. By Josiah Upper, Western Journal January 30, 2023
@Terrence_STR / Twitter screen shot Massive Fire Sweeps Egg Farm, 16 Fire Departments Needed to Contain It A massive fire broke out at a major egg farm in Bozrah, Connecticut, resulting in the death of over 100,000 chickens. By Ryan Ledendecker, Western Journal January 29, 2023
Lee County Sheriff's Office / Facebook screen shot Sheriff 'Disgusted': Vengeful Nanny Allegedly Steals Family Dog and Sets It Loose After Being Fired The poor dog was dropped off on the streets by herself after allegedly being taken from her family's home. By Amanda Thomason, Western Journal January 27, 2023
LEON NEAL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Bill Gates' Latest Investment: Stop Cows from Burping with $12 Million Bill Gates is pouring millions of dollars into a company that aims to reduce methane emissions from livestock. By Richard Moorhead, Western Journal January 24, 2023
derekwolfe_95 / Instagram NFL Champ Kills Giant Mountain Lion, Environmentalists Get Up in Arms and Make Fools of Themselves Derek Wolfe killed a dangerous predator threatening a neighborhood, but environmentalists saw it in a different light. By Peter Partoll, Western Journal January 21, 2023
@njotcom / Twitter screen shot 7th Dead Whale Washes Up Near Planned Green Energy Hotspot - Are Offshore Wind Projects Killing Them? New Jersey rejects calls for a halt on wind energy development after the death of a seventh whale in the past few weeks. By Jack Davis, Western Journal January 15, 2023
Adrees Latif/Reuters Big American Farm Raises the Alarm: Livestock Numbering in the Millions Could Soon 'Starve to Death' “While Foster Farms concedes that weather played a part, it also believes this failure is indicative of systemic problems." By Elizabeth Delaney, Western Journal January 9, 2023
@WAFB / Twitter Screen Shot 7-Year-Old Louisiana Girl Dies After Being Mauled By Neighbor's Dog - Owner Taken Into Custody A 7-year-old Louisiana girl was killed after a dog attacked her while she played in the yard of a relative's home. By Jack Davis, Western Journal January 8, 2023
Animal Rescue Corps / Facebook screen shot 'Operation Holiday Heartbreak': Police and Rescuers Find over 70 Dogs Abandoned in Rotting Home The conditions were some of the worst the team had ever encountered. The horrible smell was noticeable from the street. By Amanda Thomason, Western Journal December 31, 2022
Richmond Animal Care and Control / Facebook video screen shot Christmas Miracle for Neglected Momma Dog About to Deliver Pups in Freezing Cold The pregnant dog was about to pop and had nothing but a wooden, outdoor doghouse full of water in the freezing cold. By Amanda Thomason, Western Journal December 29, 2022