Two Girls Stuck in a Storm drain When two Australian girls, ages 10 and 12, got stuck while exploring a storm drain, they were darn lucky to have a cell phone with them that had reception. And so they quickly put that technology to work. No, they didn’t call 911. Rather, in a sign of the times, they updated their Facebook statuses to read “Lost under the streets.” The girls were eventually rescued when friends read the status update and … Continue reading →
In Menasha, Wisconsin, police say a 23-year-old boy managed to fight off a man who tried to kidnap him. They boy was skateboarding along the sidewalk at the time. He had apparently fallen down, when he was grabbed by a man who tried to drag him into an SUV. The boy was able to get away by hitting, kicking, and clawing at his attacker. To protect your child, be sure to check out the following Stranger Danger resources.
Continue reading →Teen Kills His Wrestling Buddy In Worcester, Massachusetts, a 17-year-old was charged with murder vehicle homicide after he accidentally struck and killed a wrestling teammate with his car. The teen was apparently driving to a friend’s house when he came across 19-year-old Frank DeMeo, who was jogging. DeMeo then ran in front on the car and jumped on its hood before falling off and being run over. (USA Today, 6-18-2008, p. 5A)
Continue reading →In Florida, an 11-year-old boy was recovering from severe injuries to his leg after a shark bit him at least twice in the waters off Cocoa Beach. The boy was wading in waste deep water with his family when the incident happened, at around 10:50 AM on a Sunday. He was playing near his mother when lifeguards spotted the boy thrashing around in the water, apparently in distress. So a lifeguard went into the water and pulled the injured boy … Continue reading →
Air-Conditioner Crushes Child In Huntsville, Alabama, the family of a 5-year-old boy was suing after he was crushed by an air-conditioner during an air show at Huntsville International Airport. Josiah Miller and his father had taken up shelter behind a tent during a storm when the tents became dislodged by winds, causing the air conditioner to fall. The suit claims 20 hospitality tents were anchored improperly. (USA Today, 6-25-2010) Oven Tips Over, Killing Tot In Las Vegas, Nevada, a 17-month-old … Continue reading →
Boy Run Over by Parade Float In Menan, Idaho, a 6-year-old boy was expected to survive after being run over by a float during a Fourth of July parade. Jefferson County Sheriff’s official Mickey Earner said the boy was riding on the back of a vehicle pulling a float during the parade when he reportedly jumped off and was struck by the float. (USA Today, 6-7-2010, p. 5A) Girl Killed by Parade Float In Texas, a fourth-grade honor student from … Continue reading →
Kids Hit by Car While Walking to Child Care In New York, New York, two children were tragically killed and a third was seriously injured while walking to their day care center. The accident happened in Manhattan when an unoccupied delivery van rolled backwards, jumped a curb and hit the kids. The driver of the van wasn’t charged. (USA Today, 1-23-2009, p. 3A)
Continue reading →4-Year-Old Left On Bus In Indianapolis, Indiana, state legislators introduced a bill that would require school bus drivers to do end-of-route inspections to make sure no child is still aboard. Those who failed to do so would face a $500 fine. The legislation was introduced after a 4-year-old boy was left on a bus in Richmond, and three South Bend students were left on school buses in separate incidents last year. (USA Today, 1-23-2009, p. 7A) Special needs Child Left … Continue reading →
School buses are generally among the safest vehicles on the road, but occasionally mishaps do happen. Here are some of the stories of how things go wrong: Bus Catches Fire In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a tour bus that was carrying middle school students from Kentucky caught fire while driving down Interstate 70. (April 23, 2015) Fatal school Bus Crash In Rochester, New York, a bus driver was killed & several students injured when two school busses collided On Rochester’s northeast side. … Continue reading →
Strangers Breastfeeding In Brookings, South Dakota, police responded to a 911 call after a woman allegedly entered another woman’s home and attempted to breast-feed the other woman’s 2-month-old child. The intrusive woman was arrested. (USA Today, 4-10-2012, p. 5A) Child Shot with Arrow In Campbellsport, Wisconsin, a 7-year-old girl was walking down a sidewalk when she was struck in the back by an arrow. The girl was taken to St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, and then transferred to … Continue reading →