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“Things you do not want under your tree this Christmas”: Tennessee police come to the rescue as runaway beaver surprises hospital

“Things you do not want under your tree this Christmas”: Tennessee police come to the rescue as runaway beaver surprises hospital

January 7, 2024

St. Francis Hospital in Tennessee received a surprise visitor on Christmas morning when a runaway beaver managed to find its way into the hospital’s lobby. The Bartlett Police Department was […] Read More

Florida boy calls 9-1-1 to give deputy a hug

Florida boy calls 9-1-1 to give deputy a hug

November 23, 2023

A young boy in Florida has garnered widespread attention and made a law enforcement officer’s day after calling 9-1-1 just to give a deputy a hug. The touching encounter between […] Read More

Toddler “speedster” pulled over by Florida police

Toddler “speedster” pulled over by Florida police

While brushing teeth in toy car

November 8, 2023

The Okarche Police Department in Oklahoma recently shared a humorous traffic incident that has since gone viral, involving a 2-year-old girl who was caught “exceeding the speed limit” in her […] Read More

Chicken leads Arkansas police officer on hilarious foot chase

Chicken leads Arkansas police officer on hilarious foot chase

October 5, 2023

In Jonesboro, Arkansas, a chicken’s antics turned into a hilarious foot chase that quickly went viral on social media. The incident unfolded when Jonesboro resident Tia Dulaney returned home to […] Read More

“Taco” the tiny gopher tortoise rescued by Florida police department

“Taco” the tiny gopher tortoise rescued by Florida police department

October 4, 2023

A tiny gopher tortoise found itself in the hands of the Bradenton, Florida, Police Department on September 26 after officers on duty discovered the pint-sized reptile seeking refuge at the […] Read More

Unlikely culprit: Osprey-dropped fish causes power outage in New Jersey community

Unlikely culprit: Osprey-dropped fish causes power outage in New Jersey community

August 26, 2023

A recent power outage in a New Jersey community has been attributed to an unexpected and unlikely perpetrator: a fish dropped by an osprey. The bizarre incident, which occurred on […] Read More

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