Over 100 rattlesnake bites reported in Arizona in 2024, experts warn of increasing danger

With one person rescued from Daisy Mountain and more than 100 rattlesnake bites reported this year, experts are advising hikers and all Arizonans to be aware of the increasing danger of rattlesnakes during monsoon season.

Rattlesnake bites in Arizona surge amid monsoon
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Experts are seeing a surge in rattlesnake bites as monsoon storms cool the air enough to spark the reptiles' curiosity. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the story.

Arizona mountain lion released back into the wild
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A new video shows an Arizona mountain lion being released back into the wild. Wildlife officers captured the big cat on July 12 after it wandered onto the campus of the Tucson Medical Center. They tranquilized the mountain lion and put a GPS radio collar around its neck. It was released back into the wild on July 13 away from the Tucson area.

Rare spade-toothed whale may have washed ashore in New Zealand

Spade-toothed whales are the world’s rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. No one knows how many there are, what they eat, or even where they live in the vast expanse of the southern Pacific Ocean.

Giant lizard on freeway; rescuers speak l FOX 10 Talks
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Ron Hoon and Syleste Rodriguez discuss local and national headlines, including an update on a reptile that was rescued from a storm drain along a Phoenix freeway.

Lizard rescued from Loop 101 in Phoenix is back home
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If you were driving along Loop 101 in north Phoenix on Wednesday morning, you may have witnessed an unusual scene. A reptile was spotted on the shoulder of the freeway near 7th Street on July 10. FOX 10's Brian Webb has more on what happened.

12-year-old reels in record-breaking fish from northwestern Montana reservoir

The sucker fish family also ranks as the third-largest family of fish in Montana, with nine species. It is followed by the minnow and salmonid (trout) families.

Teenager bitten by shark during lifeguard training
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A teenager was bitten by a shark in Florida while training to be a lifeguard. He is the latest victim among several people who have bitten by sharks in the same Florida county.

Bat swarm registered as rain on Phoenix weather radar; bigger swarms expected later this summer

Bats: they’re here, and there are so many of them, in fact, that it was picked up on weather radar, and experts say swarms like the ones seen on radar this past weekend could get even bigger.

Woman attacked by shark in South Padre: ‘I thought it was a big fish’

A Texas woman recalls her terrifying escape from a shark attack on South Padre Island. The shark bit her left calf off. "My leg is pretty much gone."

Native Arizona fish are in danger of extinction
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A group of researchers are trying to monitor native Arizona fish species to ensure their survival and sustainability despite seeing a decline in numbers.

Circle of Hell Run challenges trained runners in extreme heat challenge

Some extreme trail runners gathered for a challenging run in the heat of the day on South Mountain. The fifth annual Circle of Hell run lasts for three hours as trained, courageous tried to rack up laps for a good cause. However, running on your own in extreme is not advised.

4 reported shark attacks in South Padre Island, Texas
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Four people have been attacked at a beach in South Padre Island, Texas on Thursday. The game warden says the attacks happened in a span of about two hours. One man was taken to the hospital for a severe bite. Based on witness reports and videos from social media, authorities believe the same shark is responsible for all 4 attacks. The shark is believed to be about 6 feet long.