Hunter airlifted to hospital after falling from tree stand in Jennings County (Source: John Maxwell)
ByDustin Vogt|November 1, 2020 at 6:15 PM EST – Updated November 1 at 6:15 PM
JENNINGS COUNTY, Ind. (WAVE) – Indiana Conservation Officers are currently investigating after a hunter falls from a tree stand Saturday morning.
A release from the Indiana DNR said officers were dispatched to the 9000 block of North County Road 125 East on reports of a hunter who had fallen 14 feet from an elevated tree stand.
John Connor, 39, of Bristol, Vermont was initially treated on scene and then airlifted to a hospital in Indianapolis with a serious back injury.
Preliminary investigation revealed that ropes securing the saddle-style tree stand to the tree had become loose, causing Conner to fall to the ground.
Indiana Conservation Officers, as well as the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, Jennings County EMS…
It’s tempting to write this story in the form ofnarrative fiction: “On a frigid early December morning in Washington, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that disputed mail ballots in Pennsylvania—” You know, that kind of thing. But given the stakes in this election, I think it’s important to be prosaic and sober-minded instead.
Neither Biden nor Harris had been on the bus on the time, however the scenario rapidly devolved to the purpose the place police had been known as to escort it to its subsequent vacation spot. The actions of the gun-waving pro-Trump drivers each on the interstate and in Austin had been thought-about harmful sufficient to cancel two subsequent Democratic rallies. For these accustomed to the anti-civil rights thuggery of previous eras, particularly within the South, the “Trump Prepare” was simply recognizable for what it was: an try to intimidate the opposition into fleeing, both through the specter of mob violence or violence itself.
The orange fascist himself was ecstatic on the show, each on Twitter and, now, in his rallies.
It seems Trump’s giddy thrill at inflicting automobile accidents for Expensive Chief was not the aspirational dictator’s solely hyperlink to the intimidation. A number of days previous to the Texas encounter, Donald Trump Jr. explicitly known as out to these drivers in an try to make the incident occur.
“It’d be nice if you happen to guys would all get collectively, head right down to McAllen and provides Kamala Harris a pleasant Trump Prepare welcome. Get on the market, have some enjoyable, get pleasure from it.”
It’s uncommon, to say the least, for an American president or his offspring to advertise such behaviors. The tinpot Trump clan has confirmed keen and desirous to reward each intimidation and violence on behalf of Chief Dearest, nevertheless, and gun-waving pickup-truck-based terrorism is (ahem) actually on model for the dumbest of violent American actions.
It serves as warning as effectively. The Trump “motion,” if it may be known as that, is an authoritarian-premised cult of character extra beholden to its white nationalist agenda than to democracy itself. There could also be related makes an attempt to “encompass” polling websites on Election Day. If Trump loses, it’s nearly assured that some inside his base will use it to justify violence and terrorism.
We’re effectively previous the purpose the place deluded, conspiracy-obsessed Fox Information-watching white nationalists might be ignored with out consequence; our greatest hope is that the American folks converse out so forcefully with their votes as to politically bury its Republican enablers—completely.
On Friday, a Trump-and-confederate-flag waving “Trump Train” of Texas pickup trucks intercepted the Biden-Harris campaign bus as it traveled on Interstate 35, headed to Austin, Texas, for a planned rally. The pro-Trump drivers used their vehicles to surround and slow the bus, and appeared to cause at least one intentional accident when one hit the vehicle of a Biden-Harris staffer closely following the bus.
Neither Biden nor Harris were on the bus at the time, but the situation quickly devolved to the point where police were called to escort it to its next destination. The actions of the gun-waving pro-Trump drivers both on the interstate and in Austin were considered dangerous enough to cancel two subsequent Democratic rallies. For those familiar with the anti-civil rights thuggery of past eras, especially in the South, the “Trump Train” was easily recognizable for what it was: an attempt to intimidate the opposition into fleeing, either via the threat of mob violence or violence itself.
It turns out Trump’s giddy thrill at causing car accidents for Dear Leader was not the aspirational dictator’s only link to the intimidation. Several days prior to the Texas encounter, Donald Trump Jr. explicitly called out to those drivers in an attempt to make the incident happen.
“It’d be great if you guys would all get together, head down to McAllen and give Kamala Harris a nice Trump Train welcome. Get out there, have some fun, enjoy it.”
It is unusual, to say the least, for an American president or his offspring to promote such behaviors. The tinpot Trump clan has proven willing and eager to praise both intimidation and violence on behalf of Leader Dearest, however, and gun-waving pickup-truck-based terrorism is (ahem) certainly on brand for the dumbest of violent American movements.
It serves as warning as well. The Trump “movement,” if it can be called that, is an authoritarian-premised cult of personality more beholden to its white nationalist agenda than to democracy itself. There may be similar attempts to “surround” polling sites on Election Day. If Trump loses, it is almost assured that some within his base will use it to justify violence and terrorism.
We are well past the point where deluded, conspiracy-obsessed Fox News-watching white nationalists can be ignored without consequence; our best hope is that the American people speak out so forcefully with their votes as to politically bury its Republican enablers—permanently.Sunday, Nov 1, 2020 · 10:55:42 AM PST · Hunter
Black men who choose to vote for Donald Trump are doing so because of chauvinism, said former NAACP president Ben Jealous.
While research indicates thatmore than 80%of Black voters will vote for Democrats, large differences remain between Black men and women. According toPew Research, 87% of Black women identify as Democrat, compared to 77% of Black men.
In the2016 election, 98% of Black women voted for Hillary Clinton over Trump — compared to just 81% of Black men who voted for Clinton that year, according to validated election results.
“The reason why you see white men, brown men, Black men, all voting at higher rates for Trump than the…
Topeka police have told news outlets that a man shot three people on Saturday night because he thought they were stealing Trump campaign signs. Who was shot and who shot them remains a mystery—for some unknown reason. The Topeka Capital Journal reports that one person was taken by ambulance to the hospital some time after 11 PM with “gunshot wounds that were considered potentially life-threatening.”
Two other people arrived by way of private vehicle at the hospital a short while later to be treated for gunshot wounds. However, police were unable to provide any more information as to the severity of those injuries. No more information was available, including what the hell happened and who the hell is shooting at people over campaign signs. The whole thing is very suspect.Sunday, Nov 1, 2020 · 5:47:55 PM PST · Walter Einenkel
WVLT 8 reports that two people were questioned and no arrests have been made. Still very scant info on what sounds like a felony offense.
On Friday, a Trump-and-confederate-flag waving “Trump Train” of Texas pickup trucks intercepted the Biden-Harris campaign bus as it traveled on Interstate 35, headed to Austin, Texas, for a planned rally. The pro-Trump drivers used their vehicles to surround and slow the bus, and appeared to cause at least one intentional accident when one hit the vehicle of a Biden-Harris staffer closely following the bus.
Neither Biden nor Harris were on the bus at the time, but the situation quickly devolved to the point where police were called to escort it to its next destination. The actions of the gun-waving pro-Trump drivers both on the interstate and in Austin were considered dangerous enough to cancel two subsequent Democratic rallies. For those familiar with the anti-civil rights thuggery of past eras, especially in the South, the “Trump Train” was easily recognizable for what it was: an attempt to intimidate the opposition into fleeing, either via the threat of mob violence or violence itself.
It turns out Trump’s giddy thrill at causing car accidents for Dear Leader was not the aspirational dictator’s only link to the intimidation. Several days prior to the Texas encounter, Donald Trump Jr. explicitly called out to those drivers in an attempt to make the incident happen.
“It’d be great if you guys would all get together, head down to McAllen and give Kamala Harris a nice Trump Train welcome. Get out there, have some fun, enjoy it.”
It is unusual, to say the least, for an American president or his offspring to promote such behaviors. The tinpot Trump clan has proven willing and eager to praise both intimidation and violence on behalf of Leader Dearest, however, and gun-waving pickup-truck-based terrorism is (ahem) certainly on brand for the dumbest of violent American movements.
It serves as warning as well. The Trump “movement,” if it can be called that, is an authoritarian-premised cult of personality more beholden to its white nationalist agenda than to democracy itself. There may be similar attempts to “surround” polling sites on Election Day. If Trump loses, it is almost assured that some within his base will use it to justify violence and terrorism.
We are well past the point where deluded, conspiracy-obsessed Fox News-watching white nationalists can be ignored without consequence; our best hope is that the American people speak out so forcefully with their votes as to politically bury its Republican enablers—permanently.Sunday, Nov 1, 2020 · 10:55:42 AM PST · Hunter
A group of elk are chased into the trap by a helicopter during trapping operations north of Mountain Home last week. Idaho Fish and Game captured 16 elk for transport to central Idaho. Courtesy of Idaho Fish and Game.Jerry Painter, Idaho Post Register
An unusual operation to capture and “translocate” dozens of marauding elk to a location northwest of Stanley, ended up re-enforcing the notion that the wild animal has a mind of its own.
The original goal last week was to capture up to 70 cows and calves in an area between Little Camas Reservoir and Anderson Ranch Reservoir north of Mountain Home. Half-mile long fences were installed funneling down to a corral where trapped elk would be tagged, collared and loaded onto a trailer for transport to Bruce Meadows area about 20 miles…
On the morning of Oct. 31, the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 1 Wildlife Human Attack Response Team responded to a bear attack on timberland near Smith Lake north of Whitefish Lake.
FWP received a report of a father and son from the Flathead Valley hunting along a gated road when a grizzly bear charged out of a thick, wooded area along the road at very close range. The two sustained significant injuries before they were able to shoot and kill the bear.
The ALERT Air Ambulance transported the individuals to Kalispell Regional Medical Center for treatment.
The area where the incident occurred is in the King Creek drainage along Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation land and private timberland.
The response team discovered a deer carcass cached in the thick timber along the edge of…
by Nick Hummel, FOX 11 NewsSaturday, October 31st 2020AA
4VIEW ALL PHOTOSJoshua A. Lueptow (Courtesy: Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office)
COLLINS (WLUK) — The Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office says that no further searches are planned for a 29-year-old hunter missing since Thursday.
Authorities say that they have beensearchingfor the last three days, using equipment such as drones, aircraft, divers, sonar, K9 units and boats, in an area stretching from Collins to Clarks Mills.
All of their efforts were unsuccessful.
The Sheriff’s Office says that because all leads have been unsuccessful, no new searches will happen, unless there is new information that is released.
Authorities have identified the hunter as Joshua A. Lueptow, of Manitowoc.
They also say any hunters that are in the area around the Manitowoc River to be extra observant and contact the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office if they find anything unusual.
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Researchers worry that the Laptev Sea findings may signal a new climate feedback loop has been triggered. Photograph: Markus Rex/Alfred-Wegener-Institut
Scientists have found evidence that frozen methane deposits in the Arctic Ocean – known as the “sleeping giants of the carbon cycle” – have started to be released over a large area of the continental slope off the East Siberian coast, the Guardian can reveal.
High levels of the potent greenhouse gas have been detected down to a depth of 350 metres in the Laptev Sea near Russia, prompting concern among researchers that a new climate feedback loop may have been triggered that could accelerate the pace of global heating.
The slope sediments in the Arctic contain a huge quantity of frozen methane and other gases – known as hydrates. Methane has a warming effect 80 times stronger than carbon dioxide over 20 years. The United States Geological Survey has previously listed Arctic hydrate destabilisation as one of four most serious scenarios for abrupt climate change.
The international team onboard the Russian research ship R/V Akademik Keldysh said most of the bubbles were currently dissolving in the water but methane levels at the surface were four to eight times what would normally be expected and this was venting into the atmosphere.
“At this moment, there is unlikely to be any major impact on global warming, but the point is that this process has now been triggered. This East Siberian slope methane hydrate system has been perturbed and the process will be ongoing,” said the Swedish scientist Örjan Gustafsson, of Stockholm University, in a satellite call from the vessel.Quick guide
The scientists – who are part of a multi-year International Shelf Study Expedition – stressed their findings were preliminary. The scale of methane releases will not be confirmed until they return, analyse the data and have their studies published in a peer-reviewed journal.
But the discovery of potentially destabilised slope frozen methane raises concerns that a new tipping point has been reached that could increase the speed of global heating.
The Arctic is considered ground zero in the debate about the vulnerability of frozen methane deposits in the ocean.
With the Arctic temperature now rising more than twice as fast as the global average, the question of when – or even whether – they will be released into the atmosphere has been a matter of considerable uncertainty in climate computer models.
The 60-member team on the Akademik Keldysh believe they are the first to observationally confirm the methane release is already under way across a wide area of the slope about 600km offshore.
Scientists at work on the test cruise Electra 1, prior to the Akademik Keldysh expedition. Photograph: ISSS2020
At six monitoring points over a slope area 150km in length and 10km wide, they saw clouds of bubbles released from sediment.
At one location on the Laptev Sea slope at a depth of about 300 metres they found methane concentrations of up to 1,600 nanomoles per litre, which is 400 times higher than would be expected if the sea and the atmosphere were in equilibrium.
Igor Semiletov, of the Russian Academy of Sciences, who is the chief scientist onboard, said the discharges were “significantly larger” than anything found before. “The discovery of actively releasing shelf slope hydrates is very important and unknown until now,” he said. “This is a new page. Potentially they can have serious climate consequences, but we need more study before we can confirm that.”
The most likely cause of the instability is an intrusion of warm Atlantic currents into the east Arctic. This “Atlantification” is driven by human-induced climate disruption.
The latest discovery potentially marks the third source of methane emissions from the region. Semiletov, who has been studying this area for two decades, has previously reported the gas is being released from the shelf of the Arctic – the biggest of any sea.
For the second year in a row, his team have found crater-like pockmarks in the shallower parts of the Laptev Sea and East Siberian Sea that are discharging bubble jets of methane, which is reaching the sea surface at levels tens to hundreds of times higher than normal. This is similar to the craters and sinkholes reported from inland Siberian tundra earlier this autumn.
Temperatures in Siberia were 5C higher than average from January to June this year, an anomaly that was made at least 600 times more likely by human-caused emissions of carbon dioxide and methane. Last winter’s sea ice melted unusually early. This winter’s freeze has yet to begin, already a later start than at any time on record.
Exclusive: expedition discovers new source of greenhouse gas off East Siberian coast has been triggered
