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A triathlon coach named Jonathan Bruney was performing a race rehearsal for Ironman Augusta near North Augusta, South Carolina, when he was attacked by a 4-to 5-foot alligator in the Savannah River. Bruney fought off the attack by targeting the gator's eye, and another athlete, Matthew Davis, treated his resulting deep gash with a tourniquet.

Authorities investigated five deaths found on a Washington County property, determining the incident to be a quintuple homicide. Investigators identified the five victims as Stella Jade Kimsey, Rowan Karla Kimsey, Mary Elizabeth Kimsey, Linsey Mae Haraldsen, and Alvin Raymond Chu. The investigation is complex, involving support from the Washington County Major Crimes Team.

A school bus overturned on Monday afternoon in Bullitt County, resulting in injuries to at least 13 students and the driver. The crash occurred near Lebanon Junction, involving a bus from Lebanon Junction Elementary School. Authorities confirmed that the extent of other injuries is unknown, and the cause of the accident remains under investigation.

Gov. Jeff Landry is expected to announce Louisiana’s deal with SpaceX for a spaceport in Vermilion Parish on Tuesday. Experts noted that such facilities require large, insulated storage for cryogenic propellants like liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen. Residents voiced concerns about the necessity of planning, environmental impacts, and receiving detailed information regarding the project.

A school employee, Braxton Stewart, allegedly stabbed a delivery driver multiple times with a pen after the victim arrived late for a delivery at American Way Middle School in Memphis. Stewart has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault, while the victim was taken to the hospital suffering from several puncture wounds.

A French tourist named Pierre Michel Formosa died in Death Valley National Park after his car became stuck in mud on a remote backcountry road. Facing extreme heat of 116 degrees Fahrenheit, he was found by search crews later that afternoon. Officials stressed that staying with a disabled vehicle provides essential shade and is safer than walking in the park's remote terrain.

Two Phoenix police officers, Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr., were fired and arrested for allegedly violently assaulting a couple during a traffic stop. Chief Matt Giordano confirmed that investigations found evidence of physical assaults and Taser use against the victims. The former officers are facing multiple charges including kidnapping and aggravated assault, and were also accused of attempting to hinder the subsequent investigation.

Authorities are investigating five dead people and several dead animals found after an early morning fire in a rural area outside Forest Grove, Oregon. The incident is being treated as a quintuple homicide. Investigators identified one suspect, 36-year-old Benjamin Parker, who was later found deceased in Enumclaw, Washington, which officials believe was a suicide.

The New Orleans Saints traded linebacker Deion Jones to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for running back Zamir White. According to sources, this trade was made to address depth concerns within the Saints’ running back room prior to the start of the regular season.

Deputies are investigating the death of a 2-year-old child who went missing and was found deceased early Wednesday morning in Oregon. The child was last seen at the 9900 block of Blackwell Road after being reported missing at 4:30 a.m. Law enforcement agencies, including the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police, are investigating the case.

A Lutheran church leader, Josiah Junkin, has been charged with molesting a 2-month-old girl in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The allegations originated from Michigan, where court records state he allegedly admitted to the acts while changing her diaper. During investigations, police reportedly found documentation of his pornography addiction and sexual fantasies involving molestations.

A 90-year-old woman named Mary Ann Nunley nearly lost $10,000 to a cryptocurrency scammer who contacted her via text message. Wilmington Police Officer Nicholas Morrison stopped her at a gas station kiosk after recognizing warning signs of the scam, helping her end the fraudulent call and ensuring she kept all her cash. The officer later reunited with Mrs. Nunley, who invited him to her birthday party.

A student at Pawnee Heights USD 496 collapsed and died during football practice on the first day of school in Rozel, Kan. The incident was reported to Paonew County Attorney Doug McNett via a call from the sheriff. No suspicion of foul play exists, and an autopsy was scheduled for Thursday.

Thousands of cases of dog food are under recall due to possible metal contamination. The affected products include almost 4,000 cans of Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet and nearly 2,000 cans of Fromm Diner Classics Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté Wet. Sold across the United States and Canada, customers who have these cans should immediately stop feeding them to their dogs and return them to their retailer.

A former music teacher at an Oregon nonprofit was arrested on charges of sexual abuse, rape, and kidnapping. Detectives began investigating 44-year-old Derek Douglas Reeder after learning about his alleged inappropriate relationship with a child in 2023. Reeder faced indictment by a Clackamas County grand jury on multiple counts of assault and sexual abuse.

An elementary school teacher, Chester Cox, is facing new allegations after the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office reported he installed hidden cameras in his classroom and connected bathroom at Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary School. Deputies found footage of several children recorded secretly on Cox’s electronic devices. Authorities initially investigated Cox following a report that he had molested a boy when the victim was 11 or 12 years old.

A missing New York grandmother named Alisa Goods, 63, who vanished while vacationing in Las Vegas, has been found deceased, family members confirmed. She was discovered by police near a drainage ditch at Harry Reid Airport and later identified as having fallen from an embankment on August 8.

Karla Abarca was killed in Las Vegas after a stray bullet struck her head during an escalating shootout initiated by a driver allegedly high on “whippets.” The suspect, Francisco Chairez-Hernandez, confronted Brad Serrano-Gutierrez before firing. Later, Chairez-Hernandez returned to the crime scene and confessed that he went back to search for his ring.

An Arizona woman named Liz Shidler was attacked by a dog named Benny, whom she had been fostering and who was previously placed on an euthanasia list. The attack happened in her backyard, causing severe injuries including an artery tear that resulted in the loss of three units of blood. Although Shidler underwent emergency surgery, she is still unable to use her arms and warns other foster volunteers about potential risks.

A crash occurred on Interstate 670 in Ohio after a truck stopped in the middle of the highway near an exit ramp. The stop caused traffic to back up, leading another vehicle behind it to run into a work truck that had already halted. Officials advised drivers who are lost or confused not to stop in a travel lane but instead to pull over safely or maintain traffic flow while exiting.