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Swiss dive instructor risked his life to rescue girlfriend from shark attack
The exchange student heroically fought off a bull shark mauling his girlfriend before carrying her to shore and raising the alarm.
- Riley Walter
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Chaos amid the calm: Woman killed, man mauled by shark on remote NSW beach
The couple, Swiss tourists aged in their 20s, had set out for an early morning swim at the unpatrolled Kylies Beach on the state’s Mid North Coast.
- Riley Walter and Jack Gramenz
‘So close he felt its fur’: Grizzly bear mauls schoolchildren in Canada
Teachers tried desperately to drive the grizzly away from the primary school group on a walking trail. Eleven people were hurt, including three children and an adult who suffered serious injuries.
- Maiya Keidan
Japan’s going on a bear hunt. It’s hoping to catch a big one
After more than 50 attacks in a year, stores now close earlier in Akita. Mail delivery has stopped in some places. And children no longer walk alone to school.
- Javier C. Hernández and Kiuko Notoya
Japan calls in the army after 10 people killed by bears
The situation has become “truly dire”, officials say, as animals regularly attack faces and necks. The latest victim was a woman in her 80s.
- Julian Ryall
Guard dogs menaced worker before Energy Queensland meter reader killed
The family of a meter reader mauled to death hopes an inquest into the tragedy will provide answers and help protect front-line workers.
- Robyn Wuth
Young boy airlifted to hospital after dingo attack on K’gari
The boy was walking on the beach with his grandfather when he was set upon by a dingo.
- Alex Condon and Courtney Kruk
Teen in critical condition after Queensland shark attack
The boy was bitten on the stomach while swimming off Thursday Island on Saturday evening.
- Courtney Kruk
Shark net removal plans scrapped as Psillakis family thanks community
Sharks are particularly active around NSW beaches in late winter and spring, the state government’s vast sharking tracking program shows.
- Nick O'Malley
Teen girl dies after dog mauling
Annalyse Blyton, 17, was attacked by a dog at a friend’s house last Thursday. She succumbed to her injuries four days later.
- Josefine Ganko
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