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‘ ONLY YOU WOULD BE SO BOLD’
CALIFORNIA WOMAN SUFFERS SHARK ATTACK
A California woman is “fighting for her life” after being bitten by a shark at a popular Southern California beach over the weekend.
Leeanne Ericson was listed in critical condition Monday at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, Calif., following the attack, AP reported. The 35- year- old was bitten on the leg Saturday evening at an area called “Church” off of Camp Pendleton’s San Onofre State Beach. Following the attack, a group of beachgoers helped pull Ericson from the water, and a surfboard leash was used as a tourniquet, according to AP.
A woman identified as Ericson’s mother, Christine McKner-ney Leidle, said on a GoFundMe page that Ericson has a long road to recovery, the Los Angeles Times reported.
REPORTS: 1 DEAD, 3 HURT IN KNIFE ATTACK AT UT- AUSTIN
A student with a hunting knife slashed one person to death and injured three others Monday at the University of Texas- Austin, causing a stir of terror before the man was tackled by police.
The suspect was identified by police as Kendrex J. White, 21. A motive for the attack is unknown.
Police said they believe the victims in the 1: 46 p. m. attack are all around ages 20 or 21. There is no ongoing threat to the campus community, the university said.
LIGHTNING KILLS 32 COWS IN MISSOURI
As he does every morning, Texas County dairy farmer Jared Blackwelder started milking his cows around 4 a. m. Saturday. He finished up just before daylight and headed back to the barn. He was about to lock the gate when lightning struck hard and close.
"It was so bright I couldn't hardly see," he said. "It just brought fire down the fences."
Later in the day, when it was time to milk again, Blackwelder returned to the field and found 32 of his certified organic cows dead.
A veterinarian confirmed the cows had been struck by lightning. Blackwelder suspects it was that same lightning strike that sent fire along his fences.
Blackwelder said he has insurance, but he's not sure if it will cover his total loss. His cows are certified organic and about twice the price of conventional cattle, he said. He estimated each cow was worth $ 2,000-$ 2,500 for a total loss of more than $ 60,000.
The organic milk from Blackwelder's farm is sold through the Organic Valley Coop and can be purchased at stores like Mama Jean's and Ruby's Market in Springfield.