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Parasite That Eats Flesh Spreads Across Texas as Authorities Work to Combat Outbreak

Parasite That Eats Flesh Spreads Across Texas as Authorities Work to Combat Outbreak

Twelve cases of the New World screwworm have been identified in the United States as efforts continue to manage this troubling parasite, according to the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Most of the confirmed cases have been found in Texas livestock, starting with the first report from Zavala County on June 3. […]

Parasite that eats flesh leads to disaster announcement in Texas

Parasite that eats flesh leads to disaster announcement in Texas

Texas Prepares for Screwworm Threat Texas is taking proactive measures against the New World screwworm, a dangerous flesh-eating parasite. Governor Greg Abbott has announced a preemptive disaster declaration to shield the state from this menace. The screwworm, which is a fly that burrows into the living tissue of its host, is gradually making its way […]

Half-dressed woman found in backyard, lacking flesh and handcuffed, endured weeks of torture, beatings with a bat, and BB gun shots, according to police.

Half-dressed woman found in backyard, lacking flesh and handcuffed, endured weeks of torture, beatings with a bat, and BB gun shots, according to police.

Disturbing Discovery in Texas Backyard In a shocking incident, police in Texas found a woman, handcuffed and partially undressed, in a backyard, who had reportedly endured weeks of torture at the hands of acquaintances. The Austin Police Department revealed the details in a statement after officers performed a welfare check shortly after 9 a.m. on […]

Bacteria that eats flesh leads to 8 deaths in Florida as health officials caution residents

Bacteria that eats flesh leads to 8 deaths in Florida as health officials caution residents

Florida Reports Eight Deaths from Bacterial Infection Florida health officials have announced eight deaths connected to a “carnivorous” bacterial infection. The state has confirmed 13 cases of Vibrio vulnificus across 11 counties, according to various local news reports. In comparison, last year saw even greater totals: 82 cases and 19 fatalities. Overview of Vibrio vulnificus […]