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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Woman on Hike Rescues Senior Cat After Watching Previous Human Toss Her From the Car
Woman on Hike Rescues Senior Cat After Watching Previous Human Toss Her From the Car originally appeared on PetHelpful. It's no secret that animal shelter volunteers do more for rescue animals in a week than most of us could hope to do in a lifetime. Even though so many people would love to help animals in this way, volunteering isn't physically, mentally, or financially feasible for everyone. Fortunatley, there are so many ways to help animals in need. You can donate pet supplies, donate money, or consider adopting your next pet. For some Good Samaritans like Southern California resident Jess Estrada, however, helping a rescue pet can also be a complete surprise. Jess was walking at Box Springs Mountain Park near Los Angeles on June 4 when she witnessed the unthinkable. A woman tossed a tabby cat out of the car window and quickly drove away. Luckily, Jess didn't hesitate to jump into action for the abandoned cat, and she turned into his hero when he needed it the most. It's a good thing Jess and her gentle donkeys were in the right place at the right time. This shy tabby cat blends into California's golden landscape a bit too well. With critters like coyotes and snakes in the area, who knows how long he would have been fending for himself before something happened? When Ranger Jay arrived, she confirmed that this nervous kitty was also a senior cat. He also has a bobbed tail, which could have resulted from a number of accidents and injuries, but his most special feature is his resilient commenter said what everyone was thinking when they wrote, "This is why pet microchips should be mandatory. Sue me, hate me, whatever you want, but if you illegally dump an animal you should be blacklisted from shelters and breeders for life." Although the woman who dumped him hasn't been located, the rescued cat arrived safely at Riverside County Animal Shelter not long after he was abandoned. His shelter friends, who estimate that he's about 7 years old, also named him Joey and reported that he did well during his neutering procedure. Now, he's ready to find a loving forever home! Joey is waiting for his 'purrfect' person to find him at Riverside County Animal Control in Jurupa Valley, California. If his adoption profile is still on their website, he's still there—so let's not keep him waiting for long! Looking for more PetHelpful updates? Follow us on YouTube for more entertaining videos. Or, share your own adorable pet by submitting a video, and sign up for our newsletter for the latest pet updates and tips. Woman on Hike Rescues Senior Cat After Watching Previous Human Toss Her From the Car first appeared on PetHelpful on Jun 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Watch the moment Good Samaritans help a coach that collapsed on the field
Watch Video captures the moment Good Samaritans sprang into action to help a soccer coach that collapsed on the field during a game in New York.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Mohali: Do away with black spots, DC tells officials
Deputy commissioner Komal Mittal on Sunday directed the officials concerned to take immediate and concrete measures to eliminate accident-prone black spots across the district to prevent road mishaps and ensure smooth traffic flow. Chairing a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee, she instructed officials of the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA), municipal corporation and local councils besides PWD and NHAI to prioritise doing away with the black spots and submit action-taken reports before the next meeting. Calling for stringent action against traffic violators, the deputy commissioner (DC) directed the police, the regional transport officer (RTO) and the district child protection officer to conduct regular checks. Special focus was laid on ensuring that school buses strictly comply with the Safe School Vahan Policy. RTO Rajpal Singh Sekhon informed the committee that during April and May, 1,352 challans, amounting to ₹59.87 lakh, were issued. Mittal further emphasised timely uploading of accident details on the E-DAR (Electronic Detailed Accident Report) portal that facilitates faster compensation disbursal through centralised accident reporting, geotagging and data sharing. The police and the hospitals were asked to update the portal promptly to help the Union ministry of road transport and highways effectively identify and address high-risk zones. Appealing to residents to assist road accident victims without the fear of legalities, the DC reiterated that Good Samaritans are legally protected and eligible for rewards and recognition. The sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs) were directed to expedite pending compensation claims related to hit-and-run cases. As per the scheme, victims' families are entitled to ₹2 lakh in case of a fatality and ₹50,000 for grievous injuries.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Expert details how plane crash death toll could easily have been even larger
Although all but one of the 242 onboard the Air India Boeing 787 died following the crash, it is thought the death toll of those on the ground - said to be 29 - could have been greater The death toll of the India Air plane crash could easily have been even greater than the estimated 270 people, it is argued. More than the 29 confirmed deaths of people on the ground would have been likely had it not been for the heroic efforts of Good Samaritans who rushed to help, according to Minakshi Parikh, dean of the college, struck by the Boeing 787. He praised the actions of quick-thinking employees and students, some of whom were having lunch and missed impact by inches upon the collision. She said: "That is human nature, isn't it? When our own people are injured, our first response is to help them. So the doctors who managed to escape ... the first thing that they did was they went back in and dug out their colleagues who were trapped inside. They might not even have survived because the rescue teams take time coming." Ms Parikh believes more bodies would have pulled from the rubble had her colleagues at BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad, western India, not reacted so swiftly and bravely. It is thought 29 people in the building - and on the ground below it - have been confirmed dead, in addition to 241 people on the plane itself. Navin Chaudhary, a trainee doctor, rushed towards a window and jumped to help search for injured colleagues and students after the impact on Thursday. He said: "There was fire and many were injured... I felt that as a doctor I could save someone's life. I was safe. So I thought, whatever I can do, I should." Students also emerged from the smouldering hostel and rushed to save their friends and staff. Akshay Zala, a senior medical student, said the crash felt "like an earthquake." He said: "I could hardly see anything as thick plumes of smoke and dust engulfed everything. I was barely able to breathe." Mr Zala rushed to safety, running through dust and smoke. He cleaned and bandaged a wound on his left leg then joined others at the medical college's trauma centre to treat the injured. Many, like Ms Parikh, believe those actions and the subsequent treatment were life-saving moments. Images of the college's dining area shortly after the crash showed parts of the aircraft and pieces of luggage strewn on the floor. Dining plates still containing food lay on the few dusty tables that were left intact by the impact. The development comes as an expert has claimed new footage of the Air India disaster contains pivotal clues which could help investigators uncover why the plane crashed. Analysing a new video of the plane's sudden descent, commercial aviator Steve Schreiber said he noticed a "protrusion on the belly of the aircraft", with a "little grey dot" just below it.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
When handful of Lucknowites become a shade for stray animals in scorching heatwave
While the mercury levels in the city are soaring at the highest for the season, providing comfort to stray animals and birds has become the sole motive of some Good Samaritans. They are going beyond all boundaries to show love and compassion. These individuals have adopted various ways to keep stray animals hydrated in the scorching heat—from placing earthen pots filled with water outside their homes and in nearby areas, to opening their doors to offer shelter during the day. Gyaneshwar Singh, 50, has been taking care of abandoned dogs, cats, cows, reptiles, and placing food and water for birds for over 10 years. 'I have been taking care of over 30 dogs and other animals in the Kalyanpur West area. I allow them to sleep inside and outside my house for as long as they want. After seeing the pathetic conditions of these animals who at times starve, are insecure and troubled due to illness and injury, I began working for them,' said Singh. Shubhani Arora, 55, a resident of Jankipuram Extension, has been fighting all odds—including trouble from her neighbours and sometimes even authorities—to help the dogs around her area combat the weather conditions. 'I have more than 30 dogs sleeping in the inner periphery of my house. Not just those inside my house but I also keep water for those living around my house, which I check from time to time,' said Arora. For Saumya Shukla, 38, it is like a yearly routine to replace old earthen pots and distribute them among her neighbours, creating awareness about the need to help animals and birds during the scorching heat. 'I check the spots I have placed in these pots to refill water every day. Till now, I have covered Aliganj and Vikas Nagar area. I also receive several birds throughout the day on my terrace who find cold water and food at the same time,' said Shukla. Similarly, Allankrita Sarkar, 32, and Mariya Ali, 31, have been placing water bowls for animals for several years. 'After placing water bowls, I understood the need to rescue dogs left abandoned and ill. Today, I have been taking care of more than 40 street dogs,' said Sarkar. Neha Zaidi, 35, had been rescuing and caring for injured and ill animals—including dogs, cats, cows, monkeys and horses—and keeping them at home until they completed the healing process. However, during the pandemic, she had to let go of many of them due to lack of space. She has now dedicated a shelter home for such animals, where she has placed desert coolers and fans so that they can combat the heat. Abha Shukla, 40, has been feeding and providing water to more than 80 dogs. 'I place water pots in the neighbourhood, schools and colleges to promote love and compassion for environment and living beings among youth and children,' said Shukla. Supriya Srivastava, a resident of Indira Nagar, is also keeping and distributing cement pots for dogs with the sole motive that no animal remains thirsty.
