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Based in Austin, Texas, Wide Open Spaces is devoted to providing the most up-to-date, need-to-know information for hunters, fishermen and outdoors enthusiasts in an entertaining way. Based around a loyal community following, Wide Open Spaces encourages community engagement through a user contributions, both written and visual, to make the content shareable, reliable and relatable.
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Search Articles28-Year-Old Skydiver Dies After A Sudden Gust of Wind
A 28-year-old skydiver has died. The tragic incident happened in Massachusetts. On July 12, a 28-year-old skydiver died at Jumptown Skydiving in Orange. Mani Chandra Teja Gaddam fell to his death. He hit the ground from 30 feet in the air after a sudden gust of wind caught his parachute and interfered with his landing. Sadly, he passed away at Athol Hospital from his injuries.
Killer Elephant Kills Four Members of One Family Across 14 Years
One elephant has been responsible for the deaths of four members of a family across 14 years. Apparently, elephants hold grudges and never forget. One elephant in has been stalking Shanichara Bote for 14 years. It has killed four members of his family and found them miles away. In 2012, an elephant trampled Bote's parents to death near Chitwan National Park. According to Kathmandu Post, the family fled nine miles away for safety. Sadly, the elephant named Dhurbe tracked them down 14 years later.
Idaho Man Needed 54 Vials of Antivenom After Being Bitten by Rattlesnake
An Idaho man is lucky to be alive after being bitten by a rattlesnake. He ended up needing 54 vials of antivenom. "I got bit twice, and one of the bites, where it was was kind of a shallow, but the other one got my vein," Chris Howarth told SFGATE. "... I went inside. My wife thought I was joking." He was bitten on May 26 after checking a waterline in his parents' backyard. The incident happened in California. His wife, Jenny Howarth, drove him to the hospital.
11-Year-Old Loses Hand After Being Attacked by Alligator
A 11-year-old suffered life-altering injuries after being attacked by an alligator. He was visiting Florida with his family from Pennsylvania when a gator mangled his hand. Sadly, it could not be saved. The incident happened at Nelson Fish Camp on July 7. The 11-year-old had been fishing near the shore when an alligator attacked and bit him. "The victim was transported to the hospital to be treated for their injuries. An FWC law enforcement officer dispatched the 8'7" alligator," the FWC confirmed.
Florida Fisherman Fights Off Alligator with Fishing Pole
A Florida fisherman is very lucky to be alive after a run-in with an alligator. He fought off the reptile with his fishing pole after it attacked him. 71-year-old James Grayson McMicken survived his encounter with the alligator by striking the animal with the fishing pole and digging his thumb in its eye. McMicken was just trying to enjoy some fishing in Fort Myers behind his home. That's when an alligator attacked him and his bulldog, sinking its teeth into McMicken's right leg.
Maine Couple Save Moose Calf from Charging Bear
A moose calf is alive thanks to a Maine couple. They realized that a bear was charging down the animal and managed to save the young critter with their pickup truck. The incident happened during a fishing trip last week. The family ultimately reunited the moose calf with its mom. Speaking with the Associated Press, Todd Malcolm said he knew he had to do something when he saw a bear chasing down a moose calf. "I knew what I had to do, and I just did it," Malcolm said.
Family Bible Found After Flood Sweeps Away Ranch
Recently, a family suffered a terrifying flood that swept away their ranch. Sadly, Alicia and Jose Olvera passed away after a terrifying flood swept through Texas last July. They were among several killed when the Guadalupe River rose. "I never thought that I was going to lose my grandma like that," Krystal Torres says. "I always thought it was going to be from a sickness or just old age.
12-Year-Old Texas Boy Lucky to be Alive After Shark Attack
A 12-year-old boy is opening up about surviving a grisly shark attack in the Bahamas. Parker Roll had been on vacation with his family when he was attacked Roll appeared on Good Morning America to discuss the attack. He said, "I just thought I was gonna die." The 12-year-old explained that he "didn't really feel [the bite] at first, because there's just so much adrenaline." "I remember looking down, and I just see [the shark's] head, and this head's well over a foot wide," he continued.
12-Year-Old Child Attacked by a Bison at Yellowstone National Park
A 12-year-old child was reportedly attacked by a bison while at Yellowstone National Park. The incident happened on June 26 near the Mud Volcano area. According to a news release, the bison attacked the 12-year-old during the morning. The child needed emergency services and was transported to the hospital. Park officials noted that bison "have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal." So it pays to be cautious when visiting Yellowstone. Bison can be unpredictable.
82-Year-Old Woman Suffers Third Degree Burns After Falling Asleep at Pool
An 82-year-old woman is in the hospital after suffering third-degree burns. She fell asleep beside a pool in Arizona. The senior suffered horrific burns as a result. "The whole front of her body, all the way down to basically the muscle and the bone, is burned," Michelle Gabbert told Arizona's Family. Her mother, Betty-Lou Summer, suffered horrific burns. She apparently fell asleep in a metal chair at a community pool in San Tan Valley on June 11. Now, she's in critical condition.