THIS Guy Was Swimming In The Lake When Something Brushed Up Against His Leg. But Then a Small Foot Appeared!
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Nothing cools you down faster on hot summer’s day than taking a dip in a cool mountain lake. That was exactly what Angelo Mondragon set out to do on a sizzling hot July afternoon. The 32 year old plumber from Fort Collins, Colorado was in the middle of his summer vacation when he decided to visit friends and family at nearby Windsor Lake. He was looking forward to relaxing by the waters edge and took along his wife and children.
Once they got to the lake, Angelo and his family found a nice spot to set up on the beach. Since it was a hot Sunday afternoon in July the place was pretty packed with other young families hoping to escape the oppressive heat. After settling in and making sure everyone was all set, Angelo headed straight towards the water for a that refreshing dip he’d been looking forward to.
When he entered the water, nothing seemed amiss. Kids were yelling and splashing all around, playing games and having a blast while their parents and older adults chatted on the beach. As he waded in further to waist deep water, he suddenly felt something bump against his leg. Whatever it was felt soft and very strange, and Angelo later explained that “It felt like something you normally wouldn’t feel in the water.” Wanting to find out what the heck it was, he gently toed at it to bring it up towards the surface. That’s when he saw the bottom of young child’s foot floating in the water.
Looking down in shock and horror, Angelo gasped before quickly grabbing the baby and screaming for help. He carried the little girl out of the water, yelling for her family all the while and for someone to call 9-1-1. The toddler was limp and lifeless in his hands, wasn’t breathing, and had already turned blue. It didn’t look good at all.
Once he got the child onto the beach two off-duty nurses and an off-duty police officer ran over to help him administer CPR. As they waited for the ambulance to arrive, he prayed that the girl would make it. Working together, they all managed to revive the girl and by the time the ambulance brought her to the hospital she had regained consciousness and was alert.
The following day Angelo got to meet the little girl he’d saved less than 24 hours earlier at the Children’s Hospital in Aurora where she was in good condition. Her name was Sitlali Hernandez, she was just 3 years old, and had been at the lake that day with her family, just like he was with his three young kids. He also met Sitlali’s mother, who thanked him for his quick action and saving her child’s life.
In a later interview Angelo remarked that “If I was not in that right spot at the right time, it could have been a search and rescue mission. As I told the little girl’s mom, when I saw the baby’s toes, that became my baby.” In the wake of the incident, he decided to try and rally the local community and businesses around collecting flotation devices for anyone who might need but doesn’t have or can’t afford them. He was inspired to act, and who knows, he may end up saving more lives down the line.
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Forest Ranger Accidentally Finds a Mysterious Hidden Cabin In The Forest But There Is An UNTHINKABLE Surprise Inside!
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When someone doesn’t wish to be seen or found, they often go to the most isolated, rural place they can find in the middle of the woods. To survive for any extended amount of time there you would need to know a lot about the native flora and fauna, how to make shelter so that it can withstand the weather and climate, how to find food, make a fire, get clean drinking water, and the list goes on.
Most people don’t have this sort of knowledge about basic and essential survival skills and even those who do might not be able to rough it in the wild for more than a few days at a time.
With that in mind, clearly whoever set up this impressive squatter’s camp in the middle of a Northern California forest knew what they were doing. They expertly constructed a house that was virtually undetectable from even just a few steps away until Mark Andre, the Environmental Services director in Arcata, California, stumbled across it on a walk in the woods one day.
He had been out marking trees that needed to be harvested in an area of the Arcata Community Forest he hadn’t visited in quite some time when up ahead he spotted something. When he moved in to investigate the strange sight it dawned on him that he’d found a very well camouflaged cabin in the middle of the woods!
Whoever had built the cabin picked the most remote, out of the way spot in the forest in hopes of not ever being found. The illegal building had been made by someone who knew what they were doing, and it was the most elaborate find Mark had ever seen.
Measuring 8 by 12 feet and about 15 feet tall, it was up on concrete blocks and had features like a peaked roof, front porch with awning, plywood walls covered in tarps, and windows. The entire outside blended naturally with the forest as it was covered in either brown tarps or branches and leaves.
Just the cabins presence alone was strange, but Mark and other investigators who looked at the house noticed a number of other quirks. One was that there were no worn paths anywhere around the house. Whoever came and went from it had been careful to take a different way every time.
It was also very clean and orderly, something not common at illegal campsites which are often trashed and disgusting. The person who had made this had respect for nature and wasn’t out there doing even more illegal things.
After initially finding the cabin Mark did not go inside, instead he waited to do so when he was with an environmental services team investigating the illegal build site. When he returned with the team, they had to break open a lock on the front door and after announcing their presence they entered the cabin. Inside it was neat and orderly with cans and jars of sealed food lined up on shelves and a tea kettle alongside a potbellied stove.
A bookshelf held an assortment of old VHS tapes and books, including “Catch Me if You Can” and “Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West.” They also found lists of things the cabin owner needed to do and get that was dated, as well as a copy of a Humboldt State University newspaper being used as kindling in the stove. The dated objects gave them an idea of how long the person had been living there, which was at least from 2011-2015.
Before leaving the team posted an eviction notice on the front door with contact information, but no one ever called. They returned about one month later to check on the site and found that the person was moving out. When they came back a couple of weeks after that, the entire area was cleaned up and nothing remained of the cabin. The place was spotless save for one thing; the international symbol for squatter was written on the ground in charcoal.
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Kid Spots a Weird Pattern Near The Lake. What They Pull Out Buried In Dirt Is UNTHINKABLE!
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This incredible story is years in the making, beginning in World War II and ending only recently. It came to light thanks to the keen observations and lasting memory of one young boy who was waking beside Lake Kurtna Matasjarv in Estonia in 1944 and noticed something strange in the mud beside the bank. It appeared to be tracks that went into the water, but there were no other tracks anywhere that indicated anything had come out of the lake.
At the time World War II was raging in Europe and in Estonia the Russians had been fighting the Germans in the area. The boy thought the deep, gouged out tracks could have only been made by one thing, a heavy armored tank. He watched the spot for months and after seeing air bubbles ripple up from the lake, he became convinced there was one submerged beneath the surface.
Years went by and while the boy always thought about what he had seen in the woods, he never mentioned it to anyone. Finally one day he did tell people and soon word of his tale reached the ears of Mr. Igor Shedunov, a war history aficionado. Mr. Shedunov was intrigued and put together a diving expedition to find out what was in the water. Upon reaching the spot he found that the lake was really just a small body of water in the middle of the woods, it was not large enough for recreational boating, and was more of a local fishing hole.
The dive team went in and when they emerged, they confirmed the boy’s theory, there was indeed a tank sunk in the lake! Getting it out was going to be difficult as it was covered in seven meters, or about 23 feet, of peat. After two weeks of clearing silt and mud from around the tank steel cables were attached to it so that a massive bulldozer could slowly yank it out.
When it finally breached the water and emerged, officials were able to identify the tank as being a Soviet built T-34/76A tank and it had been so well preserved in its muddy grave that it was in near perfect condition after almost 56 years! The Russian tank had likely been captured from the Soviets by the Germans during fierce fighting in the region. The tide had turned by September of 1944 however, when they started suffering setbacks and massive losses against the Russians. As the Germans retreated, they did not want the tank to be re-taken by the Soviets and so they sunk the 27 metric ton machine in the lake where it sat undetected for all those years.
The pristine condition it was found in was thanks to the low oxygen levels in the marshy bog area it had been in. This helped preserve the metal while minimizing any corrosion. Everything was intact as if it had been sunk a year ago, even 116 shells were found inside and carefully removed. In fact, it was in such good shape that after it’d been cleaned it started right up and ran properly, not one spare part was needed!
A spectacular piece of history was recovered thanks to the boy who had noticed the strange tracks near the lake all those years ago. If he hadn’t spoken up about what saw, the tank would very likely still be sitting under 27 feet of muck.
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Boy Was In The Water By Himself! Then THESE Creatures Approach and Creep Up Behind Him!
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It has long been said that Earth’s final frontier is the vast oceans that cover a majority of the planet’s surface. An estimated 95% of the oceans have yet to be explored and it seems that every time a deep sea probe is sent to the depths, new species are discovered. From gigantic bus size whales to microscopic transparent shrimps and all the fish in-between, there’s a whole other world under the seas!
The ocean is certainly filled with creatures of every sort and size, but the one thing universally feared above all else is far and away sharks. The stealthy apex predators are more than capable of inflicting great bodily harm or even death, and when you step into the ocean, you’re in their house. Even though shark attacks on humans are rare, every year dozens of people get bit. For one little boy swimming in the Bahamas, he could have easily been among them. However, a guardian angel of sorts stepped in and brought the boy to safety before any harm could come to him.
Artem Tkachenko had been flying his drone over a beach in the Bahamas on a sunny December day when he spotted the young boy swimming in shallow water below. The idyllic scene was interrupted when a school of four sharks approached the child and appeared to be headed straight towards him. Seemingly unaware that he had company, Artem yelled to the boy telling him to run and get out of the water, which he quickly did. Once the boy had both feet safely planted on the warm sandy shore, the sharks simply turned around and swam off.
If Artem had not warned the child, who knows what would have happened and it just goes to show how incredibly close encounters between sharks and swimmers often are. Even when you’re in crystal clear shallow water, just feet from the shore, there could be a shark nearby that you fail to see. Being extremely agile and fast swimmers, they can easily close in on a person before they even have time to react.
Other people who have found themselves in similar situations to what the young boy was in have not been so lucky. Thankfully, there are several ways to help prevent and limit your risk of ever getting bit by a shark. They include not swimming at prime feeding times, dusk and dawn, not wearing metallic jewelry that is believed to resemble fish scales, and to avoid going in the water if you have an open cut or wound. For more information on shark attacks and what scientists believe may incite a shark to bite, please refer to the video. It’s always good to arm yourself with knowledge and the points that it covers are quite interesting.
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It Seemed Like Just a Normal Car Ride Until The Radio Began Playing This Song
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Singing in the car is by far one of the best places to belt out a tune. The sound is contained, the acoustics aren’t that bad, and it helps to pass the time. The only thing better than singing your favorite song in the car is singing it alongside your best friend in the whole entire world in your car!
For one girl, that means taking her adorable dog named Honey along for a ride. The sweet black and white spotted pup seems to know what he’s in for because he doesn’t hesitate to jump right into the passenger seat. It’s as if he’s been waiting in eager anticipation for this moment to finally come.
As the pair cruise down the street the girl looks over and gives her dog a sweet smile because she knows what’s coming up next! Seconds later Michael Jackson’s hit song Will You Be There comes over the speakers and when Honey hears the opening chords her face lights up. The song, which was famously featured in the Free Willy movie soundtrack, is her absolute favorite and the dog goes wild whenever it’s played.
When you hear her sing, you may think she’s kind of off key at first, but she’s just warming up her vocals and getting started. After a few moments Honey begins to find her voice and before you know it she’s howling along in sweet, harmonic unison to the beat.
Her voice is one that only a mother could love, and that’s what makes it even more special. When you look over at Honey’s owner, it’s clear that she loves it when her dog sings. He’s by her side, happy, and just spending one on one time and being there with him makes her happy too!
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These Scam Frauds Could End Up Ultimately Costing You Your Life!
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Hardly any vehicle owner looks forward to the inevitable day when they have to buy new tires for their car. The whole process is confusing and involves a number of different factors that need to be considered. Tire buyers have to determine what weather, climate, and season they will be driving in, the proper size, speed rating, tread design, and life expectancy or mileage of the tire, all while sorting through the many brands and prices that fit their needs.
Proper tires are essential for safety and getting the most out of your vehicle, but brand new quality ones can cost around $150-200/tire on average. The high cost of new tires is why so many people often buy used ones that sell for much less. Every year in the US alone some 30 million used tires are sold. Most often they end up replacing a single tire that was damaged or went flat.
The problem with buying used tires is that they are not subject to any industry oversight. There are no legal standards set for them, or even a universal method of inspection that ensures consumers receive safe, quality used tires.
This has led to many scam artists taking old, worn out tires and re-grooving them into newer looking ones that they can sell as used for more money. These con artists re-condition tires by cutting new grooves into the tire, then they pull out the old rubber, and they even shave down the grooves on the edges or shoulders to make it look all the more unused and uniform.
The video shows how easy and quick it is to make an old tire, that should be scrapped as junk, into one that can be sold second hand to an unsuspecting buyer. These stripped tires are completely unsafe and are much more likely to blowout or be punctured. The scam artists selling them don’t care if the buyer gets hurt, kills someone, or dies, they are only concerned about getting more money.
If the price of those used tires you may be eyeing sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Don’t jeopardize your family’s health and safety, not to mention everyone you encounter on the road, for the sake of saving a few dollars. It’s just not worth it. Instead, buy from a reputable dealer or an authorized used tire retailer, and make the best, most informed, and safe decision possible.
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The City Wouldn’t Let Him Build His Garage. But What He Does Instead Is An Unexpected Surprise!
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Cities and towns can be very strict when it comes to what they will allow in regards to the types of buildings, and what they can be used for, within their limits. If you’ve ever lived in places with protected areas that aim to preserve the historic structures and aesthetic, then you know how picky and adamant the local laws and authorities can get.
Planning and zoning restrictions that govern where and how you can build certain structures can be a real pain in the rear to deal with. There’s a lot of red tape and paperwork to sort through before any permit is issued, if you’re lucky enough to even get one.
Eric Vekeman, a retired Belgium shop owner, was not so lucky. He was denied a permit by his local council because they believed his intended plans didn’t mesh well with the neighborhood aesthetic. Eric had owned and operated a food shop out of the ground level floor in his building and upon retiring he’d planned on converting the storefront into a garage to keep his car safe in.
Wanting to do the correct and legal thing, he first tried to get a permit and approval through the proper channels but as is common with these types of things, it was denied. The formal “no” left him with seemingly no other options, until he came up with an ingenious solution to solve his dilemma.
Since he couldn’t convert the space into a garage or install an automatic garage door, he got creative and worked around the restrictions. He secretly transformed his store into a garage anyways, and managed to do it in such a way that he’s fully compliant with all of the applicable laws.
His solution was to keep the overall storefront appearance intact and install a huge window that was big enough to accommodate his car. He built a special fake wall underneath the window and mounted both on hinges so they could be swung back and opened easily once he removes a special safety pin-lock.
With the glass out of the way, all he has left to do is place two small ramps down so that he can safely drive over the curb. Adding to the ‘hidden in plain sight’ concept of his garage is a nice, bright red bench placed in front of the window, which really ties it all together.
When he needs to go somewhere Eric moves the bench, opens the window, removes the fake wall, puts down the ramps, and drives out. Then he has to close it all up again, a process which he says takes him about 2 minutes.
The city council did end up finding out about his inventive garage, and they allowed him to keep it because it met their guidelines. Now Eric plans on making his garage door fully automatic, which should be easy considering all he’s come up with thus far!
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THIS Mother Gave Birth To Twins That Look Extremely Different. 2 Years Later She Learns The Reason!
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We all know that twins can be either identical or fraternal. In the case of fraternal twins, they may be of the same sex or not; despite the fact that they are not identical, there is usually a strong physical resemblance. What do you think you would feel if your twin boys looked nothing alike?!
A woman in Vietnam and her husband, immediately noted how dissimilar their twins were. They even questioned if one of the twins actually belonged to someone else, and a mistake had been made in the nursery. They didn’t actually enquire if this was true, and brought their twins home.
As the babies began to grow, the parents became more and more suspicious about how dissimilar their looks were. When they were two, the mom decided to have their DNA tested, as she was so distressed by her suspicion that something was off… What was found was astounding!
The DNA test showed that the twins had the same mother but DIFFERENT FATHERS! This was a result of what is termed “bi-paternal conception”. In the video you are about to watch below, you will hear the amazing explanation of how such a thing is even possible. All I can say is WOW!
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