Michigan Man Killed with Crossbow
A northern Michigan man has been killed with an arrow shot from a crossbow. Oddly enough, police have yet to determine who, if anyone else, shot the man. Suicide has not been ruled out. More here…
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Helicopter pilot rescues man from Lake Cadillac
When an ice boat slid into open water on Michigan’s Lake Cadillac, a helicopter pilot happened to witness the event from above and rescued the boat’s operator. The ice boat’s pilot was able to hang onto one of the landing skis of the helicopter and was flown to safety. More here…
Holographic Hybrid Sights Offered by EOTech
Ann Arbor, MI December 2011- The EOTech Holographic Hybrid Sights as seen in Modern Warfare 3 are just as fast and effective in real world action. The HHS kits combine the speed of the EXPS holographic weapon sight and the extended range versatility of the NEW G33 magnifier. Offering true 2-eyes open shooting the HHS are ideal for predator
hunting and long range shooting. Read more
Lucky Dog Shows Up Four Days After Avalanche
After a rescue team had given up on a dog caught in an avalanche, it showed up at a motel where its owners were staying before going skiing. Unfortunately, the dog’s owner did not survive. More here…
Snowy Owls Found Farther South This Winter
Snowy owls are being sighted as far south as Chicago, and Kansas City this winter, apparently in search of food. They have also been seen at the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport. More on the rather rare occurrence here…
Phoenix Man Killed Helping with Lost Dog Rescue
A 43-year-old Phoenix man was killed, while helping retrieve a friend’s missing dog.
According to Phoenix police Mathew Giannattasio apparently had found the dog and was trying to get control of the dog when he fell out of his pickup truck and got pinned underneath.
Gun Sales at Record Levels
Gun sales are at record levels for December and a few days are left. The Brady Bunch downplays the facts. More here…
RMEF Supports Wolf Delisting in Great Lakes
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation today cheered federal delisting of wolves in the Great Lakes states, as well as the State of Wisconsin’s rapid movement toward implementing its own science-based wolf management plan.
Both actions help pave the way toward predator populations that are in better balance with elk, deer and other species commonly preyed upon by wolves.
“Barring any legal holdups from animal rights activists, we should see science-based wolf management and control measures go into effect by February, and that’s great news for conservation overall in the Great Lakes region,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. Read more
Drunk Driver Hits Deer in Police Chase in Shiawassee County
A Fowlerville-area man is behind bars after leading police on a high-speed chase. The driver admitted to drinking and eventually pulled over but not before running over a deer. The story and video captures the incident, which ended in Shiawassee County. More here…
Here’s Your Sign
This morning in Shiawassee County, Michigan, after but a scant covering of snow and temperatures in the 20s, an unfortunate driver got his sign. The vehicle’s tracks can be seen to the guard rail. Maybe this one should have read: Watch for Signs.