Coast Guard rescues 4 men from sinking shrimp boat off the coast of Jamaica Beach
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard rescued four men from a shrimp boat that was taking on water early Friday. Now they are monitoring a pollution response, because of thousands of gallons of diesel fuel potentially on the sinking vessel.
Where do birds get a second chance?
Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, what happens to exotic birds that are neglected or disabled? Weโre live from a small, relatively unknown sanctuary in Magnolia where these birds get a second chance. Youโll find out how the birds end up at the sanctuary and how you could adopt one as a pet. Thatโs Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.
Rare leopard captured in northern Iraq
An endangered leopard captured in Iraq's mountainous north had its hind leg amputated following a trap-inflicted wound. The Persian leopard, taken in a day earlier in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region near the border with Turkey, had injured two people, said Colonel Jamal Saado, head of the environmental protection police in Dohuk province.
news.yahoo.comHarris County Precinct 4 Constables prepare rescue boats ahead of possible severe weather
Preparations for high water rescues are underway throughout the Houston area. The equipment may look a bit different from department to department, but the goal is the same, and thatโs to provide help to anyone who may need it.
Good Samaritans rescue family of 7 from burning home
NORTHEAST HOUSTON โ Some brave neighbors jumped into action when they saw a house on fire in their neighborhood and rescued a family of seven. โI tried kicking the door down between them inside and me outside,โ said neighbor Christian Cardenas. Almaguer, along with Cardenas, George Cardenas, and Ivan Madrigal, looked outside and saw smoke coming from a home across the street. The Good Samaritans helped the family escape through the front door. AdThe Red Cross is helping the family and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Houston Zoo releases 25 sea turtles back to the Gulf after Texas freeze
HOUSTON โ 25 green sea turtles were given a second chance to live and released back to the Gulf thanks to animal care professionals from the Houston Zoo. Partnering with Texas A&M University-Galveston and Texas Parks and Wildlife, the zoo facilitated the rescue after last weekโs winter storm, according to a news release. Last week, as Texas experienced unprecedented freezing conditions from Winter Storm Uri, 37 green sea turtles were rescued along the Texas coast. Working with our partners @AggiesByTheSea, the Houston Zoo's veterinary staff oversaw the care & treatment of these wild sea turtles. pic.twitter.com/DqoYsJwLcm โ Houston Zoo (@houstonzoo) February 24, 2021Eleven of the turtles rescued continue to receive veterinary care from Houston Zoo and are not ready for release at this time, the news release said.
WATCH: Stranded dog rescued from bridge above Mississippi River
While working over the Missippi River, a bridge inspector for the bridge-design company Stantec noticed a dog stranded beneath the deck, 120 feet above the river. According to Fox 10, Ryan Natalu, the lead climber and rescue technician at the scene quickly called the police for assistance and climbed down to save the dog. Natalu assessed the dog for injuries before assembling a makeshift harness out of rope and lifted the dog to safety. It is unknown how the dog ended up on the bridge deck. APT reported the dog was taken into care by local police.
Hereโs how you can get a โTex and Friendsโ 2021 Calendar
If you are interested in making a donation to receive a Tex and Friends 2021 calendar, please contact Cindy Wilson the Houston Humane Society after October 15. HOUSTON โ You can help KPRC 2โฒs Tex find forever homes for his furry friends in need the entire month of August in honor of Clear the Shelters. KPRC 2โฒs station mascot and rescue pet ambassador strutted his stuff with some of his rescued friends for a 2021 wall calendar that is sure to warm your heart. Related: Looking to expand your family with a rescue pet? 100% of your donation will go to the Houston Humane Society.
Chaos on the Border, Robots to the Rescue, To Kill a Mockingbird
Chaos on the Border, Robots to the Rescue, To Kill a Mockingbird The chaos behind Donald Trump's policy of family separation at the border; then, robots come to the rescue after Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster; and, "To Kill a Mockingbird" comes to Broadway
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