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Ship Hits Whale Before Traveling To Bermuda

The Norwegian Breakaway apparently hit a 45-foot Sei whale when its thruster malfunctioned while preparing to dock in Manhattan on Sunday [May 4], shortly before setting sail for Bermuda. The carcass of the whale washed ashore later that day, and investigators are now working to determine if the collision with the large cruise ship caused its death. The... Read more of this article

SPCA Offers Reward For Info On Injured Puppy

[Updated: Reward has been doubled following an anonymous matching donation] The SPCA is offering a $500 reward to anyone who has any information leading to the conviction of the person[s] responsible for placing a puppy with a docked tail in a dumpster in Devonshire on April 10, 2014. As we previously reported, the puppy was found in a dumpster by... Read more of this article

Puppy Euthanised After Botched Tail Docking

The SPCA is asking anyone who may have knowledge about a situation which involved a puppy being injured and subsequently abandoned in a dumpster to contact them. The puppy was found in a dumpster in Devonshire today [Apr 10] by a Bernews reader who emailed the photo in. The reader explained that he went to dump some trash and found the puppy sitting... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Giant Sunfish Washes Up

[Updated with video] What appears to be a sunfish has washed up at John Smiths Bay, with the giant sea creature found laying on the beach earlier today [Mar 29]. While we have not confirmed exactly what it is with officials yet, unofficial reports suggest it is probably a sunfish. According to National Geographic, sunfish [also called mola] are the... Read more of this article

Three Flippered Turtle Released Into The Wild

After over a year of recuperating at the Bermuda, Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ] after losing a flipper, a green sea turtle was released into the wild recently, dropped off about five miles east of Bermuda. Two weeks ago the BAMZ staff said farewell to “Squirt” — aka “Three Flippers” — after spending over a year... Read more of this article

Turtle Missing Flipper Ready To Return To Wild

After over a year of recuperating at the Bermuda, Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ] after sustaining a severe injury that saw him lose one of his flippers, a turtle is ready to be returned to the wild. “This little guy was brought to BAMZ on Christmas Eve 2012 in very bad shape, having sustained a severe injury and losing one of his flippers,”... Read more of this article

Snowy Owl Discovered Dead In Dockyard

[Updated: Dr David Wingate said the owl, who was seen alive yesterday in Dockyard, has died. It was discovered dead this morning laying under a perch in Dockyard. Dr Wingate said it will be properly autopsied. A preliminary examination showed the bird is not emaciated, so he suspects it might be a victim of “secondary poisoning” from eating rats... Read more of this article

Photos: Cat Rescued From Pembroke House Fire

[Updated] A cat named Oreo was successfully rescued from a small house fire in Pembroke today [Nov 7], and after receiving some oxygen on the scene, Oreo appears set to make a full recovery. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] responded to the Fenton’s Drive area off Parson’s Road in Pembroke at around 11.45am today, with approximately... Read more of this article

7 Year Old Boy Rescues Longtail In Distress

[Updated] An injured Longtail was taken to safety thanks to a sharp eyed 7-year-old boy who spotted the bird at Horseshoe Bay on Sunday. Northlands Primary student Oliver Verster noticed the Longtail in difficulty, and brought it to the attention of the lifeguards. Lifeguard Kainoa Simmons retrieved the bird, and placed it in a large bucket with plans... Read more of this article

Crows Threatening Bermuda Longtail Population

The Department of Conservation Services said they have become “increasingly concerned about the impact that crows are having on Bermuda’s iconic Longtail.” The American Crow is a large, all-black bird with a long, heavy bill and fan-shaped tail, which is easily recognizable and a fairly common bird in Bermuda. “It is not native to Bermuda,... Read more of this article

Photos: 5 Ft Long Dead Moray Eel Washes Up

[Updated] What appears to be a dead eel was found washed up on an east end beach this afternoon [Aug 20]. It is approximately 5 foot long, and while we have not yet been able to officially confirm what it is, unofficial reports indicate it may be a very bloated eel. We have asked the Department of Conservation and BAMZ for information and will update... Read more of this article

Man Charged With Dragging Kitten On Leash

Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Aug 19], Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute patient Cameron Ramsey was charged with using offensive words and animal cruelty, with the Court hearing he was allegedly dragging a kitten around on a leash. The Court heard that Mr Ramsay has psychiatric issues, and his lawyer asked that he be remanded to the Mid Atlantic... Read more of this article

Officials Respond, Dolphin Very Close To Shore

[Updated with video] A lone dolphin was spotted very close to shore in the West End today [Aug 12], and the Marine Police were called to the scene after receiving reports of what appeared to be a distressed marine mammal at Somerset Long Bay. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said the Marine Police are liaising with Dolphin Quest and relevant marine... Read more of this article

BAMZ Advises Of Potential Longtail Strandings

The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] today advised that Longtail chicks may be found stranded during the months of August and September. During the summer boating season more people get out on the water and come across longtails they believe are in trouble. As a result, BAMZ often receives chicks from members of the public that have been found... Read more of this article

Turtle’s “Devastating” Injury Likely From Collision

[WARNING: Graphic footage linked] Following the death of a turtle over the holiday weekend, the Department of Conservation Services reminded the public to adhere to all boating regulations in signposted areas which are feeding grounds for the turtles. The turtle was found at about 2pm on the shore of Hinsons Island on Saturday [Aug 3] by Marshall DeCouto,... Read more of this article

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