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Oregon Coast, United States
Dylan Darling /
The Register-Guard /
October 27, 2017
A leptospirosis bacteria outbreak is making sea lions sick along the Oregon Coast, so state officials are warning people and their dogs to stay away from the animals. The outbreak began in September and likely will last into December, said Jim Rice, a researcher at Oregon State University.
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Juneau, Alaska, United States
Emma Luck /
LEO Network /
September 26, 2017
California sea lions are rare but occasionally show up in Southeast Alaska and have been documented in other parts of Alaska as well.
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New Quay, Wales, United Kingdom
Victoria Ward /
The Telegraph /
October 29, 2017
An incredibly rare octopus invasion may have been caused by recent storms. Storm Ophelia, quickly followed by Storm Brian caused huge waves and storm surges as gusts of up to 80 mph hit the Welsh coast.
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on The Telegraph
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Utqiaġvik, Alaska, United States
Yereth Rosen, Arctic Now /
Arctic Now /
October 20, 2017
Disaster funds are reserved for single events, and storms that collectively cause much damage aren't often individually large enough to count as disasters.
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on Arctic Now
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Juneau, Alaska, United States
James Brooks and Alex McCarthy /
Juneau Empire /
October 30, 2017
The torrential rain, exceptional even by Juneau’s standards, comes courtesy of Typhoon Lan, whose remnants have left Asia.
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on Juneau Empire
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Ryrkaypiy, Russia
Siberian Times /
October 19, 2017
Around 20 bears have surrounded Ryrkaypiy attracted by the walruses that recently appeared at a special protected area. Several hundred frightened walrus fell to their deaths and the polar bears then ate the carcasses.
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on Siberian Times
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