A Michigan sheriff’s deputy bravely leaped into a moving car on a busy highway to rescue a 63-year-old driver experiencing a medical emergency. Deputies Nicole Miron and Anthony Gross responded to calls about an erratic driver, and after multiple attempts, Miron successfully entered the vehicle, put it in park, and called for medical help. The driver survived. (NBC News)
Joro spiders, originally from East Asian countries, have made their way to Pennsylvania just in time for the Halloween season. Six of these giant, brightly colored arachnids were recently spotted in Bucks County on September 5. They’re known for large webs made of gold-colored silk and their unique ability to “balloon” or travel with the wind using their silk strands. (USA Today)
Approximately 138,000 Lucid-branded platform beds that were sold at major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart are undergoing a recall in the U.S. and Canada due to the risk of collapsing, which poses dangers of falls and injuries. There have been 245 reported incidents of these issues in the U.S., leading to 18 related injuries like contusions and bruises. (AP)
Hours before his scheduled execution, South Carolina inmate Freddie Owens faces a potential reprieve as Steven Golden, the pivotal witness in his murder conviction, confessed to fabricating testimony out of fear. Owens, convicted for a 1997 murder, continues to maintain his innocence amidst mounting doubts regarding his guilt, including discrepancies in evidence. (CBS News)
A 60-year-old woman sustained severe burns to her leg after straying off-trail at Yellowstone National Park. Walking near Old Faithful Geyser, she broke through thin crusts into scalding water. Park officials airlifted her to a medical center for treatment. Off-trail excursions and pets in restricted areas are prohibited due to the fragile ground and scalding water. (NPR)
