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Men at Bachelor Party Rush to Help When They See a Head Sticking Out of Mud
![Men at Bachelor Party Rush to Help When They See a Head Sticking Out of Mud](http://beginandbegin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Men-at-Bachelor-Party-Rush-to-Help-When-They-See-a-Head-Sticking-Out-of-Mud.jpg)
“When we got to shore, he was buried up to his neck in the thickest of mud.”
The sun is bright, the water is peaceful, and everyone is having a great time together, laughing and enjoying each other’s company.
Out of nowhere, the joyful mood is disrupted by something surprising.
They see a big, furry animal trapped in the mud near the shore.
Mitch White, the soon-to-be groom, shares this unforgettable moment in a Facebook post.
“We had been on the river for … a full day and night, and hadn’t seen anyone else. My nephew … heard a dog barking behind him and turned the canoe to see what was happening…”
Image source: Facebook/Carver County Sheriff’s Office
The creature they found was an old St. Bernard, and it appeared that the dog had somehow gotten stuck in the mud.
“When we got to shore, [we saw he] was buried up to his neck in the thickest of mud,” White shared.
Image source: Screenshot
Seeing the poor dog in distress, alone and stuck, was a sharp contrast to the happy celebration they were having.
Without hesitation, the friends used their oars to dig and free the dog from the mud.
When they realized they needed additional assistance, they called 911.
The Carver Fire Department responded promptly to their call.
The bachelor party instantly transformed into a rescue operation.
While waiting for the firefighters, the group did their best to comfort the dog.
“We gave him water, [and] he drank about a half a gallon before stopping,” White wrote.
“[We] gave him some of our lunch meat and summer sausage we had been lunching on just before we found him.”
As the men were having a good time, they now found themselves sharing their food with a distressed dog.
Fire department captain Shaun Cox arrived at the location after the men had been digging for approximately 20 minutes.
He told The Dodo, “When I first saw the dog up to his back in the mud, I felt pretty bad for him, as he looked exhausted.”
Seeing the tired dog trapped in the mud served as a reminder of life’s unpredictable moments.
At first, there was concern about how the dog, later named Ed, would respond to their rescue attempts.
To everyone’s relief, Ed turned out to be friendly and cooperative.
Before they knew it, he was freed from the mud and resting comfortably in the back of a truck.
The men, who began the day ready to celebrate, ended it as heroes.
Ed’s owner was overjoyed to see his cherished pet again.
It turned out that Ed had wandered away from their property and had been missing for a whole day before the bachelor party group found him.
The happiness and relief on the owner’s face were the greatest rewards for the men.
Captain Cox was just as pleased with the happy outcome of this unexpected rescue mission.
He was overjoyed that Ed was safe and back home.
The day began with celebrations and ended with a rescue, but the happiness of saving a life was unmatched.
“I was happy to see them reunited,” Cox said. “[Ed] looked a lot better the next day, after having had a bath.”
The following day, as the men nursed their sore muscles and shared their incredible story, they realized they had a bachelor party tale like no other.
In the end, the bachelor party became more than just a celebration.
It transformed into a day of heroism, kindness, and memories that would last a lifetime.
As for Ed, he was safe and sound, back home with his family, all thanks to friends who were ready to do whatever it took to assist a dog in need.
You can watch the heartwarming video here:
ANIMALS
Amazing Video of Unseen Ocean Creatures in the Ningaloo Canyons
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The Schmidt Ocean Institute recently explored the Ningaloo Canyons on the western coast of Australia using a robotic underwater vehicle called the ROV Sebastian. Check out the amazing video of what they discovered in the deep parts of the Indian Ocean.
More info: Youtube
ANIMALS
These Pics Are Art and the Artists Are Insects
![These Pics Are Art and the Artists Are Insects](http://beginandbegin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/These-Pics-Are-Art-and-the-Artists-Are-Insects.jpg)
Flying insects move so quickly that they are hard to follow, but new technology and some smart ideas have helped Spanish photographer Xavi Bou do just that. After spending 10 years focusing on birds in flight for his Ornithographies project, he turned his attention to insects.
For Entomographies, he uses high-speed video footage taken by Adrian Smith, an insect expert at North Carolina State University, to study and record how insects move. Bou then picks multiple frames and combines them into single images that show the fast movements of one or more insects through space and time.
With Smith’s help, Bou has captured the aerial tricks of wasps, the jumps of leafhoppers, and the fluttering of butterflies in amazing detail. He hopes that by doing this, he can make people more aware of the decline in important insect populations around the world.
1. Zebra longwing
This butterfly, which is common in many areas of the Americas, really fits its name. It can fly very high with just a few flaps of its large wings.
Image source: nationalgeographic
2. Two-lined spittlebug
This insect, which comes from the eastern United States, is often seen as a pest because it likes to eat grass. Its springy back legs can make it jump into the air like a rocket.
Image source: nationalgeographic
3. Yellow-collared scape moth
Unlike most moths, this North American species flies during the day. Its shiny blue-black wings sparkle in the sunlight.
Image source: nationalgeographic
4. Ailanthus webworm moths
These tropical moths have spread farther north in the U.S. Because of their larval host, the invasive tree of heaven, they are now one of the most common backyard moths in the country.
Image source: nationalgeographic
5. Common stonefly
Mostly found in eastern North America, this insect starts its life as an underwater nymph in forested streams or rivers. Then it leaves the water, sheds its skin, and becomes an adult with wings.
Image source: nationalgeographic
6. Green lacewings
Eighty-seven species of this insect have been found in the U.S. and Canada. Since they eat a lot of unwanted plant pests like aphids and mites, they are often used to naturally control these pests.
Image source: nationalgeographic
7. Grapevine beetle
This insect, fittingly named, eats the leaves and fruit of grapevines, both wild and farmed, but it doesn’t do much damage to the plants. As a type of scarab beetle, it often flies in a curved path.
Image source: nationalgeographic
8. Oak treehopper and green treehopper
Treehoppers are known for their uniquely shaped pronotum, the part behind their head, which often looks like plant parts to hide from predators. They can jump well thanks to special muscles.
Image source: nationalgeographic
9. Banded orange
This brightly colored butterfly can be found from Mexico to Brazil. Before mating season, male butterflies look for mineral salts, sometimes even drinking salty fluids from the skin, eyes, and nostrils of other animals.
Image source: nationalgeographic
10. Sapho longwing
Longwings can live for 6 to 7 months, longer than most butterflies. This type, found from Mexico to Ecuador, has shiny blue wings, which is why it’s also called the Sapphire longwing.
Image source: nationalgeographic
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Eagle and Fox in an Epic Midair Battle Over a Rabbit, Were Captured by a Photographer
![Eagle and Fox in an Epic Midair Battle Over a Rabbit, Were Captured by a Photographer](http://beginandbegin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Eagle-and-Fox-in-an-Epic-Midair-Battle-Over-a-Rabbit-Were-Captured-by-a-Photographer.jpg)
Wildlife photography often depends on the perfect combination of good timing and the right place.
That’s exactly what happened when Kevin Ebi, an experienced wildlife photographer, captured an incredible battle between a bald eagle and a red fox, both competing for a rabbit meal.
In a detailed blog post, Ebi shares the fascinating series of events that unfolded while he was photographing foxes in San Juan Island National Historical Park, located in Washington state.
Ebi noticed a lively group of eight fox kits as they began their hunting lessons. Suddenly, they spotted a rabbit, and a thrilling chase ensued. Eventually, one of the foxes emerged as the winner, proudly carrying the rabbit across the field.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Ebi shares what happened at that moment: “As I followed the fox with my camera, a sudden bald eagle cry caught my attention. It was swiftly approaching, clearly aiming for the rabbit. I quickly focused on the fox, anticipating a quick turnover of events.”
To Ebi’s astonishment, instead of a quick surrender, the situation turned into a intense fight in the air.
The eagle used its power to lift the fox and rabbit high up in the sky. Even while airborne, the fox attempted to break free by swinging back and forth.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
In the end, the eagle moved the rabbit to its other claw, causing the fox to let go. The intense battle came to an end in less than 10 seconds.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
For those worried about the fox’s well-being after the fight, Ebi reassures that it was not injured. The fox swiftly bounced back from the encounter and resumed its playful behavior with the other young foxes, showing no visible wounds from the aerial clash.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
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