South Carolina woman dies after being impaled by beach umbrella
A South Carolina woman was killed after she was impaled in the chest by a beach umbrella that had blown away in a gust of wind, local officials said. Tammy … Read More
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28 killed by wind-blown bouncy houses since 2000: study
Bounce houses may look like safe fun — but they are a more dangerous thrill than many realize, a new study shows. Since the year 2000, 28 people have died … Read More
Florida couple to face murder charges after 6-year-old boy found in toilet dies
The parents of a 6-year-old Florida boy who was found with his head in a motel room toilet last month are now being accused of his murder, police said Wednesday. … Read More
West Virginia man killed after offering stranger a ride
A selfless West Virginia man was found dead after he picked up a stranger while vacationing in South Carolina, his widow has revealed. Josh Wilson, 40, was driving to his … Read More
Freak beach accident leaves Florida man Sean Nagel dead
A Florida man died after getting buried alive by a sand dune that collapsed while he was enjoying the sunrise, authorities said. The freak accident happened early Sunday morning at … Read More
Jiu-jitsu legend Leandro Lo shot dead in Brazil: reports
Legendary Jiu-jitsu fighter Leandro Lo was fatally shot Sunday at a Sao Paulo concert, according to reports. A lawyer for the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion confirmed that his client, 33, … Read More
LA bank exec ID’ed as third killed by lightning strike near White House
A young California bank executive has been identified as the third person killed in a freak caught-on-camera lightning strike near the White House last week. Brooks Lambertson, a 29-year-old Los … Read More
SeaWorld San Diego Killer whale Nakai dies of infection
A nearly 20-year-old killer whale born at SeaWorld San Diego has died of an infection, the park announced Friday. Nakai died Thursday night after aggressive efforts to treat him were … Read More
Victims ID’d in Pennsylvania house fire that killed 10 family members
The fire at a Pennsylvania house that killed 10 people from the same family, including three children, may have started on the front porch of the Nescopeck home, according to … Read More
How to protect yourself during a lightning storm
After lightning struck four individuals on Thursday this week right outside the White House in Washington, D.C. — two of those people succumbed to their injuries and have been pronounced dead — … Read More
