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Dog who was missing for 3 months was found in a cave, shivering and starved, by surfers

This is one heck of a rescue story, so stay here to learn all about Stella, a dog who spent three months fending for herself at a remote location before she was finally spotted by someone.

Matty Johnson and Zach Regan were on their boat, taking a surfing and a fishing trip near Juan de Fuca trail, the western coast of Vancouver Island. However, as the weather got bad, they decided to row their boat to the shore. It was then that they noticed something that left them in complete disbelief. A poor dog was hiding in a cave. She was all scared and shivering, and the pair had no idea how she even managed to survive there all by herself.

“Just glancing in the caves as we were going by, I saw tan legs walk out, just a glimpse, and I thought, ‘Oh that looks like an animal,’” said Regan. “It was very clear that it was a dog … and we immediately decided it was in major distress,” he added. “It was evident that she couldn’t escape, she was stuck in this cave and little beach area.”

So, both the surfers became aware that their trip would quickly turn into a rescue mission the whole country and even the world will learn of.

According to them, the rescue involved “wet-suit, a surfboard, a lasso, almost being bitten in the face, a reef, big waves, and awesome teamwork.”

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“[Matty] one-arm paddled out, I came in with the boat and I grabbed her before she sank to the bottom because she was so weak,” said Regan.

Soon after the dog was on their boat, the three headed back home to Sooke together. Regan took a lot of photos of the dog that would later spread all over the Internet along with the amazing story of the canine that fended for herself for three months.

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Regan named the dog Shaggy Maggy as he still didn’t know her real name was Stella.

After he contacted Reuniting Owners with Animals Missing (ROAM), he learned that Stella went missing during her human parents’ honeymoon. They had the rest of their dogs with them too, but it was Stella who ran away and was nowhere to be seen. They searched for her for five days before they were forced to give up.

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“Believe it or not they were on their honeymoon on May 2 on a hike with their dogs and their dog, Stella, that we found, vanished,” said Regan.“So for three months she was there in that area doing whatever to survive,” he said. “I think it’s miraculous. It’s a god***n miracle, it’s one of the best things ever.”

The reunion was an emotional one as her owners couldn’t wait to see her again. They couldn’t believe she was alive and were overjoyed to have her back again.

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Thanks to Johnson and Regan, Stella can now get back to her old life. We are very happy everything turned for the best for her.

Teen is devastated after someone outbids him for late dad’s car at auction – then highest bidder says “here’s your car”

When Tanner Brownlee’s father, deputy Sam, died in 2010, he and his brother were very young. The loss touched them deeply and they never got over it completely, but did all in their power to continue living their lives the best they could together with their mom.

Tanner didn’t have a lot to remind him of his dad, except for some belongings among which a motorcycle jacket.

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But then, five years after Sam’s passing, the family learned that his car, a Dodge Charger, was being auctioned off. Tanner knew he had to have it. Driving his dad’s vehicle would mean the world to him, so he tried his best to find the money. He and his brother even started a GoFundMe page and managed to raise $3,340. It wasn’t much, but they knew they had to give it a go and try to get the car.

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On the day of the auction, the family bid and bid, but someone had more money to offer. When they learned their dad’s car now belonged to someone else, their hearts broke into a million pieces. None of them, however, was ready for what followed.

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As it turned out, the winning bidder knew Tanner’s story and was aware what that car meant to this young boy, so, just after he was handed the keys, the man took the stage and did something truly incredible and worth every praise. He called Tanner and said, “Here’s your car.”

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Tanner couldn’t believe what he had heard. With tears of joy running down his cheeks, he stood up and hugged the winning bidder. “This is just so huge. I mean, me and my dad built a fence and stuff. But having something I can use and drive around that he drove around, it just means a lot,” the teen said.

Tanner, who has recently learned how to drive and got his driving license, drove his mom and brother home, just like their father did in the past. The family was over the moon, both for the car and for the fact there were still generous people out there like the winning bidder who gave them a part of their father whom they all miss dearly.

Once the story spread around and was picked by media outlets, it has been seen over 37 million times. This is what people have to say of the touching video.

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The winning bid for the car, which was $60,000, will go to charity. May God bless the bidder who did two kind deeds in a day. We need more people like him in the world. Take a look at the video below and don’t forget to share it with your friends.

Little boy’s potty-training talk is so funny it makes dad cry with laughter

I am sure there is no person who hasn’t felt embarrassed because of things they did in certain period of their life. Well, some of those things make us laugh too and we look back at them as an exciting part of our life experiences. 

This viral video of a little boy who is potty-trained and makes everyone laugh will certainly be something he would be either proud or embarrassed of when he grows up. 

But no matter the ‘consequences,’ we know this will bring a huge smile on the face of everyone who gets to see it. It shows this little boy will turn into a person with a vibrant personality ready to make everyone’s day. 

We are so glad Matty’s parents decided to put this experience on tape. As his mom is recording, the child could be heard saying, “I didn’t poop, I peed.” And he just knows what he says is funny so he puts some extra effort and says it in a sassy voice. 

His daddy found this so hilarious that he asked Matty once again if he pooped, to what the kid says, “No, I peed.” He then says it a couple of times more, each time with a sassier voice than before. The dad just couldn’t keep it together and burst out laughing. 

The laughing was so hard that Matty’s dad even started crying. Matty was a bit surprised because he knew people only cry when they are sad so he got a bit worried for his daddy and asked, “Are you sad, daddy?”

But daddy was there to calm him down and tried to explain that people sometimes cry when they are very happy too. It looked like Matty understood that and felt relieved. 

On top of that, he wanted to cheer his daddy even more by repeating the words again and again. 

People loved Matty so much that the video of him was shared more than 800,000 times and had 283,000 likes. It made the day of around 27 million people in just three weeks and it speaks of how much everyone loved it. 

We just hope that when he sees it in a couple of years time, Matty will love it as much as we did. 

Sweet ”Cassandra Cooper Ingalls” from Little House on the Prairie is as beautiful as always and again in front of the camera

Why we are so “obsessed” with the story line of our favorite series “Little House on the Prairie” is probably because the Ingalls family stood for honestly, love, and true values. Something that we don’t see that often nowadays.

If you were a fan as well, you definitely remember the cutest little girl with enchanting green eyes, Cassandra Cooper Ingalls. She starred in seasons 7 and 8 after the Ingalls adopted her after her parents died in an accident.

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Cassandra was played by actress Melissa “Missy” Francis who now looks as beautiful as in her old days. What’s most, she’s very successful at what she does today.

Melissa’s career didn’t start with the series, but way earlier than that. At only six months old, she shot a commercial for a shampoo and everyone somehow knew she belonged in front of the camera.

However, it was the role of Cassandra who opened her the doors to Hollywood, which she later left in order to pursue a career in another industry.

Although she was very young back then, she clearly recalls her first encounter with the “Little House on the Prairie” producer, director and writer, Michael Landon.

”I didn’t know who he was, but you could tell by the energy in the room that he was an important person. He electrified the audition the moment he laughed at my wide eyes, framed by long ropes of brown braids.

“So, you’re Missy?” he boomed with a wide grin. Remember, I still had no idea exactly who he was, but suddenly that room felt like Christmas and that man was clearly Santa”, she wrote in her book ”Lessons from the Prairie”.

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In fact, Melissa says she owes a lot to Landon. He was the person who installed work ethics in her and the rest of the cast of the series, and as a result, all of them turned into decent human beings who succeeded a lot in their lives. She even says that it was Landon who taught her how to overcome difficulties and challenges, which later helped her cope with her mother whom she blamed for her sister’s death.

Melissa’s sister Tiffany died in 2002 after a long period of alcohol abuse.

Their complicated relationship with their mother who was always angry affected Tiffany a great deal. Melissa says Tiffany let their mother’s words touch her and that resulted in her turning to the alcohol.

”The “Little House” experience taught me, among other things, how to turn disaster into golden opportunity; that the good guys really do win in the end, even though they may not always lead at the turn; to identify and chase my passion without letting myself be distracted by fear; and to believe in miracles,” she says.

In 2012, she decided to end up the relationship with her mom and they haven’t spoken ever since.

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After taking part in several movies, Melissa quit from acting and earned a degree in economics from the Harvard University. However, as time passed by, she realized she missed being in front of the camera and took a job as a television reporter.

“My very first live shot, I looked like a deer in headlights. I just totally froze when the anchor tossed it to me … I had a rough time learning to be live on television and I almost think it was harder, because I was just so used to being so rehearsed,” she said.

Today, she hosts shows on the Fox Business Network and the Fox News Channel.

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Melissa is married to husband Wray Thorn with whom she has three children; sons Greyson and Thompson, and daughter Gemma.

During giving birth to her sons, Melissa nearly died each time and was diagnosed with a hereditary condition known as Factor V Leiden.

She and Tony wanted a third child but because doctors advised her not to get pregnant again they got sweet Gemma via surrogacy.

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We are so glad things turned great for this incredibly beautiful woman.

Adopted rescue dog gets a new life and his own food bowl he sleeps with every single night

Adopting a dog means changing that creature’s life entirely forever.

A woman named Susanne, who is a huge animal lover, stumbled upon a little guy named Neville at a local shelter. Something about that 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier mix filled her heart with joy. She just knew she had to have him. Speaking to The Dodo of that serendipitous encounter, Susanne said, “I knew instantly that I loved him! I queued for three hours outside the center to ensure I was the first to register my interest, and we bonded the moment we clapped eyes on each other.”

Neville was admitted at the shelter as a stray dog and his rescuers could say his life wasn’t an easy one. He wasn’t neutered and was likely used as a breeding dog throughout the years. However, Susanne was there to change that and give him a second chance for a better life.

After he was treated for his bad teeth, Neville was about to learn how to behave around the rest of his human mommy’s dogs. At first, he would eat from the ground and would fight with his doggy siblings for the food bowl. Well, that’s what life taught him to in order to have his belly full. Luckily, he would soon realize that he would have his own bowl; one he would refuse to depart from in the days and years to come.

“I had to train him to eat from a bowl, and once he caught on to it, he treasured that bowl,” Susanne said. “He just seems so heartbreakingly grateful for a simple bowl. I think it represents comfort and home for him.”

It’s so awesome Neville got the life he deserves, and of course, a personal bowl which never lacks food. We hope more people would become aware of the importance of adopting over buying their pets.

73-year-old elephant who spent her life experiencing only violence is finally rescued and taken to a new home

Animals are meant to be respected and left to live their life freely in their natural habitat. Sadly, because of the human greed, many are held in captivity and forced to serve as slaves.

Sook Jai is an elephant who has spent all her life experiencing violence by her handlers. She was used for trekking as a tourist elephant and was left on the streets to beg for money. The way she was treated during the 73 years of her life took its toll and Sook Jai ended up both blind and deaf.

Luckily, she was finally rescued and given a chance to spend the rest of her life free and loved.

Elephant News posted a video of this incredible creature’s life story and wrote, “Sook Jai’s life is much the same as every captive elephant, working many different jobs over the course of their lives, some more arduous than others, all an affront to their dignity. Sook Jai’s life passed through the hands of a number of men. She moved from job to job and from one place to another, working relentlessly until falling down.”

At the time she was taken to the Elephant Nature Park, her new forever home, Sook Jai’s body was all covered in wounds. The journey from the Kanchanaburi province, west Thailand, where Sook Jai was found, to the Elephant Nature Park took around 20 hours. Her rescuers made sure she was comfortable at all times.

“On the ride, she looked very hungry but would not eat anything as the suspense was too much,” the website said. “After 20 hours of journey, she arrived at the park and took her first step to the sanctuary. Sook Jai was very easy to get off of the truck to her new home.”

Incredibly, despite being blind and deaf, Sook Jai could feel she was at a better place. She expressed her relief by shedding tears of joy.

“Sook Jai reached up her trunk to smell her new home, sending low rumbles out into the field, tears running down her face,” Elephant News wrote on YouTube. “A peaceful life is hers now. Though her eyes are dim and hearing faint, we hope that love will be a light for her living.”

Everyone who has seen the video of this lovely creature’s rescue was overwhelmed. People from all over the world expressed their gratitude to Sook Jai’s rescuers for everything they did for her and for teaching her that not all humans are bad.

One person wrote, “I cried the moment I saw she cried and waiving her trunk. She knows she’s free now. Please save and rescue more and more elephants, together we can do it!” Another added, “Absolutely wonderful to see her finally rescued. May the time she has left make up for her harsh life of labour & cruelty. Thank you to her rescuers.”

Sook Jai’s rescuers say she’s very intelligent and adjusted to her new life and new home easily. Despite her disabilities, she’s navigating around on her own and shows very strong spirit and personality.

Nearly 40 missing children saved by U.S. Marshals during sex trafficking bust in Georgia

Nearly 40 missing children authorities believe were all already or potential victims of sex trafficking were rescued during a mission named “Operation Not Forgotten.” Both state and federal agents took part in tracing the victims down in the operation which spanned across 20 countries in Atlanta.

WSBTV reported the statement given by U.S. Marshals Service Director Donald Washington who said, “These missing children were considered to be some of the most at-risk and challenging recovery cases in the area, based on indications of high-risk factors such as victimization of child sex trafficking, child exploitation, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and medical or mental health conditions. Other children were located at the request of law enforcement to ensure their wellbeing.”

Medical and social workers are helping the children overcome the trauma and the traffickers are arrested and placed behind bars.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp praised everyone involved in the operation posting on Twitter.

Currently, similar operations in other countries are ongoing and everyone hopes for the same outcome as in “Operation Not Forgotten.”

Washington says, “One missing child is worth thousands, in my mind, of fugitives that we go out and get.”

We are glad and relieved all these children are now safe and we hope U.S. Marshals Fugitive Hunters and the rest of the agencies would do all in their power to help other sex trafficking victims in the future as they did this time.

Farmer left in shock after receiving a photo on Snapchat showing teenagers terrorizing his farm animals

Societies tend to consider teenagers as careless and immature, and as much as we want to believe that’s not always the case, cases like this one show that parents do need to spend a lot of time teaching them right from wrong, otherwise, they can easily take the wrong path in life.

Jimmy Abma is a fourth generation farmer from Wyckoff, New Jersey, who experienced something truly horrible. It was around 10.30 p.m. when he received a photo on Snapchat that left him in a complete shock. It showed teenagers terrorizing the animals on his farm.

He shared what happened with ABC News and said how he rushed to the farm only to see the group of teens riding his donkeys. On top of that, they also broke into his market and stole things.

“We must explain the seriousness of this break in,” Abma Farms posted on Facebook. “First and foremost, we are a working farm, and four families (and four generations) live here. This is our home. Second, from a human safety standpoint, breaking in to animal pens with no animal training is dangerous. Animals can kick, rear up, and trample you. In the dark, anything can happen. Third, the safety of OUR animals has been compromised and that IS. NOT. OKAY. Our animals are now shaken and skiddish (sic) compared to their normal relaxed nature. This is very troubling to us.”

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Jimmy Abma is a fourth generation farmer from New Jersey.

He chased the teenagers away, but some of the animals were gone. Thankfully, they all returned home the following morning and Abma noticed how the wrongdoers even put lipstick on some of them.

He was outraged to say the least.

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Teens broke into the farm and rode on the donkeys in the petting zoo.

“All the gates were open in the pens, a couple of the animals you couldn’t even get close to,” Abma told ABC News affiliate WABC. “They were all skittish, they were all jumping around. This our house. This is our yard. This is our livelihood. With something like this, it is almost like you just get sucker punched in the side and you really have to go around say ‘is it really worth it? Do I really need to keep my zoo open for all these frustrations?’”

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The farm was closed the following Monday so a veterinarian could check the animals out.

A vet checked on the traumatized animals and Abma said he even reconsidered his decision of opening the petting zoo again. However, he got the support from the community but says he won’t be at ease until the teenagers are caught.

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The farmer said his goats have been acting skittish since the incident.

“Everybody has been concerned, everybody is concerned about the animals, the well-being of everything that has gone on,” Abma said. “Everybody wants us to bring these kids up to speed and make sure that they have to deal with what they did.”

We honestly hope these teens won’t get away with what they do. Take a look at the video below for the whole story.

Dad of four is warning parents after his 17-month-old son’s feet “melted” at a splash pad

The family of Andrew Sechrist from Seattle was looking forward to a fun summer day at the local splash pad, not assuming something horrible will happen.

As the four kids were running around and enjoying the water and the sun, the youngest one, 17-month-old Jackson, started screaming all of a sudden. Andrew rushed to check on him as he believed the boy tripped and fell, but that wasn’t the reason why the sweet toddler was in so much pain.

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Andrew spoke to CafeMom about the incident because he wanted to warn parents to be extra cautious when visiting places like splash pads and said, “Everything was going well for about 15 minutes. I saw Jackson off to the side, about five feet from a water toy and I ran over, thinking he had fallen, to console him.”

“I picked him up and took him to a different section of the water area, but he was still inconsolable,” Andrew added.

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Then, this worried father tried to dry Jackson off when he noticed his feet were literally melted. It was painful to watch, so imagine how the little boy must have felt with such severe burns.

“I could feel the heat coming off of them,” he said. “I looked down and noticed that the skin had basically melted on the bottoms of both of his feet.”

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Andrew realized that Jackson walked over the metal electrical grate which Q13 Fox tested the following day and found the temperature it reached was 130 degrees. “Just putting my hand on here like that, I can’t keep it here for half a second, and my 1-1/2-year-old son walked across [it],” Andrew said.

It wasn’t surprising Jackson got second-degree burns. He was immediately rushed to the hospital and soon transferred to Harborview Medical Center to be treated by a specialist in their burns unit.

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Thankfully, Jackson will get the treatment and will hopefully feel better shortly.

We hope no other child will ever get such bad injuries because of an innocent mistake of getting near a metal electrical grate. So, if you take your kids to a splash pad, make sure you keep a close eye on them at all times.

Legendary singer Pat Boone reflects on losing his wife of 65 years Shirley Boone and says ‘Gosh, I miss her’

Isn’t this what true love looks like? Legend Pat Boone, who has spend decades as part of the entertainment industry as a singer, composer, actor, motivational speaker, and a TV personality, speaks of the loss of his wife of 65 years and just how much he still misses her.

Spending that many years with the same person must feel special, and Pat was lucky enough to find his soulmate. Sadly, his beloved wife Shirley Lee Foley, daughter of country music star Red Foley, died in 2019 at the age of 84.

The two got married when Pat was 19 years old, and the rest is history.

 
 
 
 
 
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A year after he tied the knot, Pat’s career took off. His version of Fats Domino’s “Ain’t That a Shame” put him under the limelight. When he turned 23, Pat got his own show, The Pat Boone Chevy Showroom, which aired on ABC every week for 115 episodes until 1960.

Even that young, Pat had a lot to be proud of.

Pat appeared in several popular films, including April Love (1957), the science-fiction movie Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959), and the musical State Fair (1962), in which he starred with fellow teen idols Bobby Darin and Ann-Margret.

Pat and Shirley had four daughters together whom they raised as they both had very successful careers. Shirley worked both as an actress and an assistant director.

“Not many people in this crazy business stay married to one person for 65 years, but Shirley went to Heaven ahead of me last year and I’m on my own now,” Pat said talking to The Christian Post.

Pat confesses that he’s still grieving for the love of his life. The ‘50s star lives in the same Beverly Hills, California, home the couple purchased together in 1960. “I’m living here alone with a housekeeper and my dog, a little cocker spaniel,” he told Closer Weekly. “Shadow is his name.”

Pat’s love for Shirley and his words describing her and his life after her touched millions of hearts.

“We lived a wonderful, blessed life together for 65 years. I’ve parted with my better half for a little while … but we don’t die, we just move on to another place, and today was moving day. She’s changed her address is all and moved to a different mansion that I expect to join her in one day.”

Take a look at the touching and inspirational video of Pat revealing his feeling below.

Devoted wife prayed under husband’s hospital window for weeks, sadly, he died of COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic changed how we live. Today, nothing is the way it used to be and no one knows when things are going to get back to normal.

Sadly, this deadly virus killed a lot of people, and as we hear of the numbers of those affected by it, we somehow forget those people are someone’s sons and daughters, husbands and wives, moms and dads.

On August 14, David Gutierrez from Tomball, Texas, passed away from COVID-19. He was at the hospital for weeks and his devoted wife spent all that time praying for him under the hospital window.

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Speaking of the hard time the family went through, wife Michelle Gutierrez said it was almost impossible for them to be with her husband and they were given two options. “We can all be there and turn his machine off … so we can be there when he passes. And I did not want to do that. The other option was to visit with him for about an hour and get the phone call … when he passed,” she said. Michelle decided to spend time with her loved one.

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David, who was a father of five, spent five weeks batling COVID-19. Most of the time, he was in a coma and on life support.

The family spent an hour with him on the day he left this world. After visiting hours were over, Michelle left the hospital and went to the spot under the window to pray, but just three hours later, she got the call that changed her life, David died.

“Even though I didn’t save David’s physical life, he is with me. He is OK,” she said.

Rest in peace David, our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Man punches officer in the face, but K9 partner steps in and knocks the man down

Nothing speaks friendship and loyalty as dogs. These loving creatures are always more than ready to go above and beyond for their humans. Now imagine what would a K9 do if someone tries to mess with their partner and handler. A man named Tony Mann, 31, learned the answer to this the hard way after he punched officer Roman Scuadroni in the face, not knowing his K9 Lee wouldn’t just sit there and watch his handler being attacked.

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Mann was reported to be behaving strangely and dancing in the property of a man named Randy Martinez from Newburgh, New York, who called the police and said it was looking as though Mann was on drugs.

Speaking to the Times Herald-Record on Monday, Martinez said, “I rolled down the window and was going to tell him he can’t be on my property, and then he takes out his knife, and I’m just like, ‘Oh, God, no. What’s going to happen?’”

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K9 Lee and officer Scuadroni answered the call and arrived at the scene. But just when Scuadroni approached Mann, he punched him in the face. The officer was taken aback by what had happened but tried to stay calm and took a moment before he opened his police vehicle door — letting loose Lee.

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Lee jumped into action and chomped down on Mann’s arm while officer Scuadroni put his arms around his neck trying to restrain him. In a matter of minutes, another officer came to the scene and helped Scuadroni put Mann handcuffs.

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After the whole thing was over, Mann was arrested and charged with trespassing, resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration, third-degree assault, and second-degree menacing.

Things turned for the best thanks to K9 Lee who showed his courage and helped his partner. The whole thing was caught on tape by Martinez but due to the violence it involved it was soon taken off of Facebook.

Police officers discover danger inside 92-year-old veteran’s home and go above and beyond their job to help him

As most people believe how being robbed is one of the worst things that can happen to them, a world war II veteran could probably never imagine how reporting such a crime could trigger a series of incredible events that would turn his life for the better.

92-year-old Louis C. Hicks, from Austin, Texas who did a lot for this country and served in the war wasn’t having it easy in his old days. The poor man was living in a place with no proper heating which made it difficult for him to get cozy during the cold winter. 

One day, however, an unpleasant event turned his faith around. Someone started stealing tools from the shed behind his house, so the veteran contacted the Austin Police Department and reported the crime. 

When the officers arrived at the scene, they realized this man’s home was cold. Officer Chastity Salazar couldn’t help but notice how he struggled keep himself warm. 

“That’s just what we do as police officers,” Salazar said. “I had realized that he’s using the oven. I know that’s not safe. His gas is on.”

Thanks to Officer Salazar’s kind heart, veteran Hick was about to get everything he needed to have a decent life. That was the thank you Hicks got by the staff from the police department for serving the country. 

The officers got this man a brand new heater and arranged for him to receive an electric fireplace installed in his home. 

But the generosity of these good people didn’t stop there. Officer Bino Cadenas started visiting Hicks regularly just to make sure he gets essentials such as shirts and underwear, as well as chips and peanuts that he really loves. 

This loving man admits how he would never ask for help himself, but now that people offered it to him, he is happy to accept it. 

“I’ve never had no one to do nothing for me,” an emotional Hicks said. “After my mother passed away and left me to take care of my two sisters — nobody never did nothing to help me.”

“You hate to ask anybody ’cause sometimes they’ll frown on you, and I’m a true veteran,” Hicks said. “I won’t ask. I won’t ask.”

Officer Salazar is glad things turned for the best for this veteran who now accepts the kindness with an open heart. 

“He’s just offered me a lot of kindness, too,” Salazar said. “So to know that he’s also served, and now I’m able to serve and give back to people like him.”

“The things I’ve been trying to do since the ’40s. I’ve been asking for help and now it just came in. God is good,” Hicks said.

Share this lovely story with your family and friends to wish them well-being too.

Love and Peace

Woman slides into the sea from a yacht and right into the path of an eight-foot long shark

A terrifying moment or a once in a lifetime experience? I would say both.

A video of a woman taking a ride down a slide from a yacht and right into the path of a shark is going viral and people are going crazy over it.

Iso Machado was celebrating a friend’s birthday and as they were all having fun, Machado decided to get into the water. A friend of her son, Kevan Sarota, decided to film her without knowing he would capture a moment to remember that would be seen my millions of people worldwide.

Machado had an encounter with an 8-foot long shark. When the people on board noticed the black creature, they panicked. Machado’s son could be heard yelling, “Oh my God, oh my God, Mom! Don’t freak out, don’t freak out. Wait, this isn’t funny.”

But as it turned out, Machado wasn’t as alarmed as those filming and witnessing the incredible encounter. On the contrary, she was fascinated she got to be so close to a shark.

Speaking of the incident, Sarota told Jam Press, “As she was going down one of the crew members yelled and pointed from the deck below which caught all of our attention. As the shark approached we couldn’t figure out what type it was.”

“We were worried and immediately jumped in to make sure Iso was okay when it changed directions but she remained calm and it bumped her then continued on its way,” he added.

They soon realized the shark was a nurse shark, which for the most part are harmless for swimmers and snorkelers.

The video was first posted on TikTok and was shared over 25 thousand times. Later, it was posted on Instagram where it has been seen over 3.4 million times. Take a look at the incredible video below.

Father and 3-year-old daughter shot dead in their Kentucky home in the middle of the day

The lives of 3-year-old Trinity Randolph and her 21-year-old father Brandon Waddles were lost after the two were killed in their Kentucky home. The girl was said to be playing in her “Frozen” dollhouse at the time of the shooting.

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The reason behind the gruesome killing remains unknown and the killers are not yet identified.

Family members and neighbors describe sweet Trinity as the sweetest girl ever. Joyous, outgoing, beautiful and intelligent are just some of the attributes this cute girl possessed, and she’s now gone without being guilty of anything.

“My beautiful niece, Trinity [Randolph] was murdered at her grandmother’s home, shot to death at only 3 years old,” Tyasia Lashay wrote on the GoFundMe page the family set up.

“A fun loving energetic soul whose life was snatched along with her fathers. This was very unexpected,” she added.

Tyronn Howlett, the girl’s grandpa and Waddles’ father, told WLKY News, “Children don’t have anything to do with it. They are innocent people, and they should never be in whatever an adult has going on between that.” Waddles was a musician who went by the name “DareallilB.”

The funeral of the father and the daughter will be paid for by rapper and businessman Master P. Speaking to Courier Journal he said, “This a 3-year-old innocent girl that’s gone from her family, from her future, somebody who could have come out of the community and be the next president, doctor, lawyer, teacher.”

The community is asking from the police to investigate the case and says how things are getting serious as this is the 16th fatal shooting in the area between August 1st and August 14th.

We are very sorry for the loss of two beautiful souls who left this world way too early. Our thoughts are with the family. Trinity and Brandon left behind their loving mother and wife and their 1-month-old baby brother and son.

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Teen stabbed to death by intruder while trying to protect his 5-year-old sister – rest in peace

Not all heroes wear capes, and brave Khyler Edman is just the perfect example of that. This incredibly devoted young man lost his life while protecting that of his little sister after an intruder entered their home carrying a gun.

When the man pointed the weapon to Khyler and the 5-year-old girl, Khyler tried defending them with a knife but sustained multiple gunshots and died in front of his sister’s eyes.

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The intruder had broken into other people’s homes before he killed Khyler and the police was investigating the armed robberies when they accidentally found the lifeless body of the teen. The killer was later identified as 27-year-old Ryan Cole. He had his victim’s blood on his shirt when he got arrested.

Khyler’s mom was devastated when she learned her son died in such a senseless attack and wrote on Facebook, “A piece of my heart will forever be missing!!”

In the meantime, the family set up a GoFundMe page, hoping Khyler would get the burial he deserved. “My son had a long life ahead of him, that was taken too soon,” the mom said on the page. People from all over the country donated and over $87,000 was raised.

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A representative of the school Khyler attended, Charlotte County Public Schools, told CNN, “Khyler laid his life down to save his baby sister and showed his community how much of a hero he was.” The whole community paid tribute to the brave young man who stood for his sister and lost his life defending her. Over 100 people lit candles and sang “Amazing Grace” in Khyler’s honor.

The killing took place in September of 2019, and Cole was charged with First Degree Burglary with Battery, Burglary of a Dwelling, and First Degree Murder in December.

In January of 2020, State Attorney Amira Fox announced they would be asking for a death penalty for Cole who had been arrested over 20 times for drug abuse and burglary prior to the murder of the teen. This all led to a proposal called “Khyler’s Law” which asks repeat offenders to be given stronger sentences.

Our heart goes out to Khyler’s family. He died a hero, may he rests in peace.

Women hear whining coming from a bush believing someone abandoned puppies – discover twin newborn babies instead

Some people dream of having a child their whole life but don’t get to experience the joy of being parents, while others who are blessed with that gift refuse to take care of their bundles of joy and even dump them as a piece of furniture that has served its purpose. The latter definitely don’t deserve to be called parents, but monsters.

A group of women from Curitiba, in the southern Brazilian state of Parana, were taking a walk when they heard strange noises coming from a bush. They were certain someone dumped newborn puppies there, but when they took a closer look, they were shocked to see two newborn babies.

The women called the police, and the twins, whose umbilical cords were still attached, were transferred to the nearest hospital. Tamara Ribeiro, one of the women who found the baby girls spoke to the Mirror and said, “I thought they were a dog and when I looked at them I realized they were two babies.”

The girls were in a good condition but stayed at the hospital for some time just to get strong enough before being put up for adoption.

Tamara and her friends named the babies Eloa, which means “God,” and Heloisa, which means “Warrior Woman,” because as they said, the sweet newborns were real miracles who managed to survive even though they were less than a day old when they were cruelly abandoned.

We are very thankful the cute babies were found just in time to be given a new lease on life and we hope they will have amazing lives in the future with families that will love them unconditionally.

8-year-old Ohio girl killed from gunshot at teenager’s backyard birthday party

A tragic incident took place on Friday when an 8-year-old Mikayla Pickett was shot in the head with a bullet.

She was attending a birthday party which 62-year-old Willie Walker organized for his grandson in their backyard in Akron, Ohio. As the guests were having fun celebrating, the party was interrupted by four people, still not identified, who started shooting with guns for no reason.

Mikayla was rushed to the Akron Children’s Hospital where she passed away.

Speaking of the tragedy, Walker told Beacon Journal, “All hell broke out. I don’t know what the hell happened.”

One of the neighbors, who didn’t want her name to be revealed, said she heard the gunshots and only after she felt it was safe, she looked out of the window expecting bodies on the ground. Windows from some of the neighboring houses were damaged. She added how she found multiple shell casings in her driveway the previous week and said how this wasn’t the first time for shootings like this to take place in the neighborhood.

From the beginning of 2020, this is 31st murder that police is investigating. They are urging people to come forward with any information that would help them identify and track Mikayla’s killers down. Call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip or call the Summit County Crime Stoppers at 330-434-COPS. Text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637.

Rest in peace sweet girl.

Florida mom shot dead during daughter’s first Zoom class as teacher and students watch in horror

A 10-year-old girl from Florida who was looking forward to seeing her teacher and friends again during the first Zoom class for this years was left in shock as she witnessed her mother being murdered. The teacher and the girl’s classmates who attended the meeting witnessed the whole thing as they watched in horror.

The mother, 32-year-old Maribel Rosado Morales got into a row with her ex-boyfriend, 27-year-old Donald J. Williams, over some video. As the two argued, he pulled a gun and shot Morales who was taken to a hospital where she died.

The tragedy took place at 8 in the morning, on Tuesday, August 11. There were six children in the house at the moment of the shooting.

Soon after the incident, Williams was taken into custody with the charges of first-degree murder.

The teacher at Warfield Elementary School witnessed the murder. In a press conference on Tuesday, August 11, William Snyder, Martin County Sheriff said, “The teacher’s online — I’ve never done a Zoom with children, so I’m picturing there’s other children on — and the teacher can see the children. The teacher said she heard a commotion, heard profanity.”

“Realized there was some type of domestic altercation. Still could see the child that’s online. The teacher said she mutes her button so nobody has to hear it and then she sees the 10-year-old put her hands up to her ears,” he continued.

“Almost immediately after the child put her hands up to her ears, the computer screen went blank. We know the computer was hit with a projectile,” he added.

Morales’ fiancé was with her on the phone when she told him Williams entered her place. He told her to call the police, but things escalated quickly. “Why? She didn’t do nothing. Why? She didn’t deserve it. I wasn’t there to save her. I wasn’t there,” he said.

According to reports, Morales was shot multiple times and none of her four children nor two of their cousins present sustained any physical injuries, but the scene of their mother an aunt being killed before their eyes will probably stay with them for a very long time.

The spokesperson of Martin County School District expressed condolences on the behalf of the school.

“Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to the family and children who were witnesses to this heartbreaking and senseless tragedy. The incident is still under active investigation by law enforcement, and we will continue to respect the privacy of the teacher and our students,” he was reported saying, according to NBC.

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Relatives and friends of the family set up a GoFundMe page that would help the kids. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. We hope they would be able to overcome this tragedy with time, as for their mother’s killer, we hope he rots in Hell.

Peter Falk, who played famous detective Columbo, ‘couldn’t remember’ his award-winning role near end of his life

When Peter Falk was in his 20s, he was a restless young man who showed interest in joining in a community theater group. Who knew that this decision would later lead for this man to portray the character of one of the most famous TV detectives, Columbo.

Throughout the years, Falk played many roles in different movies and on stage, but somehow, he would remain a synonym of the cigar-chomping detective wearing a raincoat and solving cases and mysteries thanks to his wisdom. Well, the wisdom of his wife, who never really showed on screen, as well.

He later played the role of the vicious killer Abe Reles in Murder, Inc and starred along with Bette Davis in Pocketful of Miracles.

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Sadly, this Emmy-awarded and Oscar-nominated actor passed away in 2011. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease but the reason of his passing were complications due to pneumonia.

When he was just three years old, Falk had cancer and lost his eye as a result of that. It was the reason why he was told by many at the beginning of his acting career not to expect much. However, he proved everyone wrong and made a name for himself.

Doctor Stephen Read who treated Falk throughout the years shared some heart-breaking news with the fans. He said that due to the Alzheimer’s, Falk had hard times remembering he played the famous detective Columbo.

Take a look at a scene from the famous series below and share it with fans.

Soldier’s girlfriend sells his dog of many years on Craigslist while he is deployed

A soldier named Robert Gabbert learned that his girlfriend from Hell did the most outrageous thing while he was deployed. Believe it or not, she sold his dog of many years, Baxter, on Craigslist.

Robert couldn’t believe his best friend now belonged to someone else. Of course, he was determined to do all in his power to get him back, but things didn’t really go as smooth as planed.

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The thing was that the family that bought Baxter got too attached to him, especially the kids. So, they didn’t plan on returning him to his rightful owner.

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Thankfully, with the help of the social media, they eventually changed their mind and realized that Baxter belonged to Robert. Namely, the word of what happened to Robert spread around and more and more people stood by his side, asking for him and Baxter to be reunited.

“I think the people that bought the dog read the stories and felt bad,” said Robert’s dad, Mr. Gabbert.

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“I guess, there’s been so many people supporting Robbie, that the family came forward with the dog and they’re going to return it,” he added.

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Robert was over the moon when he learned his pal would be home again.

This soldier’s Facebook page is full of cute photos of him and Baxter hanging around and sharing precious moments together. That was one of the reasons why people wanted for them to be together again, so that they can enjoy their days as they used to.

The good thing is that the family who bought and later returned Baxter will get to choose another dog and Mr. Gabbert is paying for it. It’s his way to thank them for doing the right thing.

“I do feel bad for them. They bought him and didn’t know that he wasn’t hers to sell. The kids should have a dog,” he said.

We don’t know what happened to the girlfriend who created this whole mass, but we hope she’s no longer part of Robert’s life.

George Strait is proud of his son who’s a successful team roper and a country singer

Every parent’s dream is their children to be successful and many wish for them to take into their footsteps, especially is they are successful at what they do themselves.

George Strait has a lot to be proud of. He has an impressive career as a country music singer, songwriter, actor, and a music producer whose passion is team roping. The “King of Country” is one of the most influential and popular recording artists of all time.

Strait’s son, George Harvey Strait Jr. (aka Bubba), is making his dad very proud as it looks these two are like two peas in a pod not only when it comes to the great looks, but the character and the interests as well.

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Bubba became a team roper and is very successful at what he does. He’s a
team member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.

Back in 2004, Strait spoke of his son’s passion and profession and told The Team Roping Journal, “It’s the greatest feeling in the world to watch my son win a roping, or even to just watch him compete,” adding, “Bubba and I have been fortunate to win a couple of buckles together, and that, my friends, is the ultimate.”

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Bubba lives in Texas with his wife Tamara and their two children and he’s pursuing career in music thus following into his famous father’s footsteps. Besides being a singer on his own, Bubba has written songs for his dad in the past.

Take a look at these father and son performing “Arkansas Dave” which was written by Bubba side by side. Amazing!

Mom and six-year-old daughter stun the world with incredible rendition of “Shallow”

Since it first aired back in 2006, one of our favorite shows, America’s Got Talent, has launched many talents who now have impressive careers.

When Sophie Fatu first took that stage, she was just 5 years old. And even being that young, she still managed to wow the audience and the whole country.

Not only her vocal abilities were pretty impressive, but the fact that she memorized the lyrics of the song “New York, New York,” by Frank Sinatra without making a single mistake was awe-inspiring.

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With her cute smile, blue eyes, and long wavy hair, Sophie stole the hearts of many. Simon even tried to “set her up” with her son Eric who had a crush on her.

After the show, sweet Sophie pursued a career in music and is now known as one of the most famous child jazz singers.

This time, she caught the attention of many once again after she posted a video of her and her mom performing “Shallow” from A Star is Born. Listening to the mesmerizing voices of this mother and daughter duo blend in perfection, it’s safe to say that the saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” is completely true for them. It looks like the talent for music runs in the genes of this family.

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From the way Sophie is looking at her mom, we can say she admires her and sees her as her role model. The video which was taken a year ago, when Sophie was 6 years old has been seen over 3.7 million times. Once you hear them belting the lyrics you’ll understand why.

When Sophie starts singing it’s like magic filling the air. And the moment mom Vicky joins, the experience is lifted to a whole new level. These two aren’t just adorable mother and daughter but a singing match made in Heaven.

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Vicky is from Russia and she’s pretty famous there as she’s a singer and a pianist player who started her career when she was around Sophie’s age.

Speaking to the Daily Press, Vicky said, “I was a little older than Sophie when my career started. I was discovered very early and I toured and traveled the world. I played for the Pope and the Queen of England and also won the World Piano Competition at the age of 13. It was a fun life.”

However, after she had her kids, she put her career on hold and dedicated her time to her family. But now that Sophie’s talent has been noticed by the world, Vicky’s career seems to be taking off again.

“I believe things happen for a reason and that there’s a right time for everything. Thanks to Sophie’s career taking off, that has led me into meeting my new manager and am back to performing and to claiming what was mine all those years ago,” Vicky added.

The good thing is that this isn’t the only joint performance between Vicky and her sweet daughter Sophie.

Listen to them perform in the video below and enjoy. And yes, don’t forget to share this with your friends.

What do you see on the photo, a beach or a car door? This question has taken the Internet by storm

Human mind is incredible and works in unique ways. That is why different people perceive same things in a different manner. Most times, the question isn’t whether something is right or wrong, but it’s all about how we see the world around us.

If you want to better understand what I am talking about just think of the time when basically the whole world was divided about the black and blue dress, or should I say it was white and gold?

Well, this time another photo is causing a stir among Internet users. Some people claim what they see on the photo below is a beach during a quiet night and waves lapping at the shore, while others say it’s just a part of a damaged car door. So which group do you belong to? The former or the latter?

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Some people say they see both at the same time. But did you know that scientists claim what you see can tell a lot about your character?

Apparently, if you see a beach then you are a creative person with artistic traits, and if you see a car door then you are more practical minded.

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Now, for those of you who are creative, sorry to disappoint you but this photo features a damaged car door.

The interesting thing is that the original tweet was retweeted 2,500 times and had a lot of likes and comments like the ones below.

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Creative people tend to see things in the ordinary objects. Has it ever happened to you to find incredible shapes in the clouds? If yes, you are a creative soul.

If you liked this optical illusion take a look at some more. These really play games with your brains.

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A human skull or a ship? Or maybe both?

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Do these two have superpowers? Or your brain is messing with you?

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Defying gravity? Or the floor on the photo isn’t really what it looks like?

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Probably one of my favorite optical illusions, those involving talented artists and some face paint.

If you found this intriguing and fun make sure you share it with your friends and test their perception and ‘vision.’

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