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In a picturesque town on the western coast of Ireland, Maureen Flavin Sweeney's dreams took an unexpected turn towards history-making events. Set against the stunning backdrop of Belmullet in County Mayo, she found love with a lighthouse keeper and started a family that would play a crucial role in shaping world events.

The humble Blacksod Lighthouse may not offer sweeping ocean views, but its strategic location at Europe's edge made it pivotal for D-Day planners. When June 4th, 1944 rolled around, Maureen delivered a weather report that altered the course of history with joyous implications. As preparations for Operation Overlord were underway across southern England, her reports became essential in confirming favorable conditions.

Despite challenging weather patterns leading up to June 6th - when D-Day was set to unfold - hope remained high thanks to Maureen's accurate updates from afar. The monumental invasion involved troops from various nations banding together against Nazi forces and marked a turning point in World War Two's timeline. With careful consideration for ideal tides and moon phases needed for success, every detail mattered as they awaited their moment.

As Group Captain Stagg received confirmation from Belmullet about improving weather conditions just before Eisenhower gave the green light on June 5th - everything fell into place perfectly due to Maureen’s vital contributions! Her simple yet critical observations allowed thousands of aircrafts and vessels along with brave soldiers to embark on this historic mission successfully despite earlier setbacks caused by inclement weather.

Ultimately revealing her role years later after being recognized by US officials posthumously highlights how one small Irish town played such an outsized part during WWII! In essence: It goes without saying that had it not been for Ted &amp; Maureen Sweeney keeping watch over those skies so many miles away – who knows what might have happened?

Meet the Irish Lighthouse Keeper Who Gave D-Day the Go-Ahead

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Darts has a new star — and she’s already rewriting the record books.

Beau Greaves, the 21-year-old prodigy from Doncaster known as “Beau ’n’ Arrow,” has become the first woman ever to reach the final of the World Youth Championship, defeating reigning PDC world champion Luke Littler in a dramatic showdown.

The historic win came in Wigan on Monday, where Greaves edged out Littler — who averaged an impressive 107.4 to her 105 — to claim her spot in the final. The victory is another milestone in her already remarkable rise, as she continues to dominate the PDC Women’s Series with 58 straight wins and nine consecutive tournament victories.

“It was no surprise to me,” said Deta Hedman, a three-time women’s world championship runner-up who has known Greaves since she was ten. “Once in a while you have a talent that comes through like Luke, and Beau is now showing what she can do. I’ve not seen another woman who can play darts like Beau can — she’s such a natural.”

Greaves’ achievement is even more striking given her own doubts about competing against the sport’s top men. “Men’s and ladies darts should be separate,” she said in an interview last year. “I don’t think any lady will ever go to Ally Pally and win that. If you think that, you’re being silly.”

But her game has since evolved. With more experience and a runner-up finish on the PDC Development Tour, Greaves has now qualified for the PDC World Championship at Alexandra Palace this December — and her confidence is clearly growing.

“She’s such a sweet, down-to-earth lady from a lovely family,” Hedman added. “You couldn’t find a nicer young person. Within darts there’s always back-biting and jealousies, but what you see from Beau is what you get — and she has time for everyone.”

World number one Luke Humphries is also backing her to make an impact. “She’s an amazing player and she deserves it,” he said. “I predict that she’ll flourish on the PDC Pro Tour. She’s already shown she can push the best — she led me 7-5 at the UK Open before I beat her 10-7. I think she’ll be top 64 within two years for sure.”

Greaves’ story began in her brother Taylor’s bedroom, where she first picked up darts as a child. By age 11, she was already beating top players like Hedman and Lisa Ashton. Now, she stands on the verge of breaking another barrier in a sport long dominated by men.

Next up, she’ll face defending champion Gian van Veen of the Netherlands in the World Youth final at Minehead in November — and could meet Littler again as soon as next month at the Grand Slam in Wolverhampton.

Whether or not she wins a major next, one thing is certain: Beau Greaves isn’t just playing in history — she’s making it.

‘Beau ’n’ Arrow’ Makes History: 21-Year-Old Beau Greaves Becomes First Woman to Reach World Youth Darts Final

Science Daily

For most people, eyesight inevitably fades with age — menus get harder to read, and dimly lit rooms feel darker than ever. But researchers at the University of California, Irvine say they may have found a way to actually reverse that process, at least in lab animals.

In a study published in Science Translational Medicine, scientists report that injecting a specific type of fatty acid into the eyes of older mice restored their visual performance, potentially opening a path toward new treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other causes of vision loss.

“We show the potential for reversing age-related vision loss,” said Dr. Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk, an associate professor of physiology, biophysics, and ophthalmology at UC Irvine.

The work builds on years of research into a gene called ELOVL2 (Elongation of Very Long Chain Fatty Acids Protein 2), which regulates the production of long-chain fats essential for healthy vision. This gene is considered one of the most reliable biological markers of aging.

“When this enzyme isn’t active, vision declines,” Skowronska-Krawczyk explained. In earlier studies, her team showed that restoring ELOVL2 activity in aging mice boosted levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a key omega-3 fatty acid in the retina, and improved sight.

But DHA supplements alone haven’t shown the same effect in humans, leading scientists to look for alternative lipids that could mimic ELOVL2’s benefits.

A “Proof of Concept” for Restoring Aging Eyes
In the new study, researchers partnered with teams from the Polish Academy of Sciences and the Health and Medical University in Potsdam, Germany. By injecting older mice with a specially formulated polyunsaturated fatty acid — one distinct from DHA — they were able to increase the retina’s levels of very-long-chain fatty acids (VLC-PUFAs).

After treatment, the mice’s vision improved noticeably. “It’s a proof-of-concept for turning lipid injection into a possible therapy,” said Skowronska-Krawczyk. “What’s important is that we didn’t see the same effect with DHA. This other fatty acid actually reversed the molecular features of aging in the retina.”

The researchers also found genetic variants of the ELOVL2 gene linked to faster progression of macular degeneration in humans. That connection, Skowronska-Krawczyk said, could one day help identify people most at risk for vision loss and guide targeted prevention strategies.

“I’m convinced it’s one of the top aging genes we should look at when we think about anti-aging therapies,” she said.

Beyond Vision
The implications may go far beyond eyesight. In collaboration with UC San Diego, the team discovered that the same enzyme influences how the immune system ages. Mice lacking ELOVL2 showed signs of premature immune cell aging — a finding that hints at the possibility of using lipid therapy not just to preserve sight, but to boost immune health as well.

“Our first study explored a potential therapy to address vision loss,” Skowronska-Krawczyk said. “But with what we’ve since learned about immune aging, we’re hopeful the supplementation therapy will help strengthen the immune system, too.”

While the research is still in early stages and hasn’t yet been tested in humans, it offers a tantalizing glimpse of what might be possible — a future where age-related decline in both eyesight and immunity could one day be not just slowed, but reversed.

Scientists May Have Found a Way to Reverse Age-Related Vision Loss

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Arthur Blank, co-founder of Home Depot and owner of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, is giving back to the city that helped shape his success — this time with a $50 million donation to Atlanta’s historically Black colleges and universities.

The 10-year commitment will support nearly 10,000 students at Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, and Spelman College, providing “gap scholarships” to help those on the verge of graduating but struggling to pay remaining tuition costs.

“These grants are a material investment in hope,” said Fay Twersky, president of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, which announced the donation.

The foundation said the initiative is designed to boost graduation rates, reduce student debt, and strengthen long-term economic mobility for HBCU students — many of whom are the first in their families to attend college.

The donation follows the federal government’s recent plan to direct nearly $500 million in one-time funds to HBCUs and tribal colleges while proposing cuts to other minority-serving programs. Blank’s contribution, however, represents a sustained private investment over a decade aimed at ensuring more students finish their degrees.

“This is our largest gift ever to historically Black colleges and universities in Georgia,” the foundation said in a statement. “Our hope is that by helping more students earn their degrees, launch successful careers, and become alumni who give back, we are investing in a cycle of opportunity that benefits young people and their families in Atlanta and communities across the nation for years to come.”

Blank, who signed the Giving Pledge — committing to donate at least half of his wealth — has already contributed more than $1.5 billion to causes including hospitals, schools, museums, and the arts. Previous gifts to HBCUs include $10 million to Spelman College for an innovation lab and $6 million to improve athletic fields at Clark Atlanta, Albany State, Miles College, and Savannah State.

Atlanta’s HBCUs collectively generate about $1 billion in annual economic impact for the region and play a crucial role in helping students move from lower- to higher-income brackets, according to the foundation.

Morehouse College President Dr. F. DuBois Bowman praised the donation as a “monumental investment” in the future of HBCU students. “It will allow them to focus on their studies rather than financial uncertainty,” he said.

For Blank, the goal is clear: open doors for generations of students who might otherwise have had to stop short of graduation. As his foundation put it, “This is an investment not only in education, but in equity and opportunity.”

Home Depot Co-Founder Just Donated $50M to Atlanta HBCUs

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Reading to your baby is good for their brain — even when they’re too small to hold the book themselves. New research shows that when mothers of premature babies read Paddington Bear to their newborns in the hospital, it helps the infants’ brains develop faster.

The study, published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, found that babies born at least three weeks early showed stronger development in key language pathways after hearing recordings of their mothers reading aloud.

“This is the first causal evidence that a speech experience is contributing to brain development at this very young age,” said lead author Dr. Katherine Travis, now an assistant professor at Weill Cornell Medical School in New York. “This is a potentially transformative way of thinking about how to approach neonatal care for promoting better language outcomes in children born prematurely.”

How the study worked
Researchers at Stanford University and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital recorded mothers reading a chapter of Michael Bond’s classic children’s book Paddington Bear in their native languages. The 46 babies in the study — all born more than eight weeks early — were divided into two groups.

Half of the infants heard their mothers’ recordings for about 160 minutes each night through small speakers near their beds. The other half did not. The parents didn’t know which group their babies were in, ensuring that their behavior wouldn’t influence results.

After several weeks, MRI scans revealed that the babies who heard their mothers’ voices had more mature white matter in the left arcuate fasciculus — a key brain tract that supports speech and language processing.

“I was surprised by how strong the effect was,” Travis said. “That we can detect differences in brain development this early suggests what we’re doing in the hospital matters. Speech exposure matters for brain development.”

Why the mother’s voice matters
The results build on earlier findings showing that full-term babies recognize their mother’s voice immediately after birth. Fetal hearing starts around 24 weeks of pregnancy, meaning that in the womb, babies naturally hear their mother’s speech and the rhythm of her language.

But premature babies, who spend weeks or months in the hospital instead of the womb, often miss out on that constant exposure. Parents can’t always be present, especially if they’re caring for other children or working. Researchers suspected that this lack of early speech input might contribute to language delays later in life.

By playing recordings of mothers reading, scientists could mimic the experience of hearing a familiar voice — and the results suggest it works.

“Babies were exposed to this intervention for a relatively short time,” said study co-author Professor Melissa Scala of Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. “In spite of that, we were seeing very measurable differences in their language tracts. It’s powerful that something fairly small seems to make a big difference.”

Comfort for parents, too
The research also offers reassurance to parents who can’t be with their babies around the clock. “This is a way that — even if they can’t be there as much as they want to — the baby is still hearing them and still knows that they’re there,” Scala said. “And the parents are still contributing to the baby’s brain development.”

The team now plans to study whether the same approach helps premature babies with medical complications.

For now, the takeaway is simple — a few minutes of Paddington Bear may do more than soothe a tiny listener. It might help build the very connections that make language — and later learning — possible.

Stanford Study Finds Reading 'Paddington' To Premature Babies Helps Them Thrive

Gizmodo

For something so ordinary, ice continues to surprise scientists. Researchers in South Korea have discovered an entirely new kind of ice — the 21st known form — that forms when water is rapidly compressed at room temperature.

The finding, published in Nature Materials, introduces ice XXI, a previously unknown phase of solid water that appears within the same pressure range as ice VI, a form thought to exist deep inside icy moons like Titan and Ganymede.

“There are many questions [as to] how such a simple material makes a lot of different crystal phases,” said Geun Woo Lee, senior author of the study and a researcher at the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS). The discovery, he said, could help scientists “understand the detailed paths of the crystallization from water to ice.”

A new path through the frozen unknown
Water is one of nature’s simplest compounds — just two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom — yet it can solidify into an astonishing array of crystalline structures. Until now, scientists had identified 20 distinct forms of pure ice, each forming under specific combinations of temperature and pressure. Ice XXI marks the 21st.

To uncover it, the KRISS team compressed water using diamond anvil cells — devices capable of producing pressures up to two gigapascals, or about 20,000 times atmospheric pressure. These cells act like “nutcrackers on steroids,” squeezing water molecules so tightly that they rearrange into new configurations.

By rapidly compressing water, the researchers found that it could remain liquid at higher pressures than usual, delaying its crystallization into ice VI. Somewhere along that “hidden” pathway, a new structure — ice XXI — emerged.

This new phase exists in a delicate, metastable state, meaning it’s temporarily stable but could shift into another form under slightly different conditions.

Capturing the birth of a new crystal
To visualize the process in real time, the team used the European XFEL, a powerful X-ray laser in Germany that can capture atomic-scale changes in millionths of a second. Then, with the PETRA III particle accelerator at DESY, they mapped the structure of ice XXI.

The result was striking: a tetragonal crystal, with large, repeating molecular units unlike any other form of ice known to science.

“Our findings suggest that a greater number of high-temperature metastable ice phases and their associated transition pathways may exist,” said co-author Rachel Husband, a physicist at DESY. These discoveries, she added, could “offer new insights into the composition of icy moons.”

The mystery deepens
The discovery underscores how much scientists still don’t know about water — a substance that covers most of Earth and is found across the solar system.

“Water is one of the most mysterious materials in the universe,” Lee said. “Why do such simple two elements make lots of different types of phases? We think there are still different, unknown ice crystal phases — not discovered yet, but they can exist.”

For now, ice XXI adds another layer to the puzzle — a reminder that even one of the most familiar materials on Earth can still hold secrets frozen just out of reach.

Scientists Transform Water Into Ice... At Room Temperature?

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A new study from Cornell University has found that maintaining close, supportive relationships may do more than make life happier — it may actually help you live longer by slowing down cellular aging.

Published in Brain, Behavior and Immunity – Health, the study found that people with stronger social bonds had slower biological aging, lower inflammation, and healthier molecular markers associated with longevity.

“We found that strong social ties can literally slow down the biological aging process,” said lead author Anthony Ong, a psychology professor and director of the Human Health Labs at Cornell. “Strong social ties appear to work in the background over many years, building a more resilient body by reducing the chronic, low-grade inflammation that is a key driver of accelerated aging.”

The research analyzed data from 2,117 U.S. adults, focusing on what Ong’s team calls “cumulative social advantage” — a measure of someone’s lifelong social engagement through family support, friendships, community involvement, and religious or spiritual connections. Those with higher scores showed slower cellular aging, lower inflammation, and fewer signs of age-related molecular stress.

The study paid special attention to “epigenetic clocks,” biological markers that estimate the pace of aging based on changes in DNA. Participants with higher cumulative social advantage (CSA) had slower epigenetic aging and lower levels of interleukin-6 — a pro-inflammatory molecule linked to heart disease, diabetes, and neurodegeneration.

Ong said he was “struck” by how deeply relationships shape health at the cellular level. “This study digs deeper to understand how social connections get under our skin to affect aging at the molecular level,” he said.

According to Ong, four key areas of connection contribute most:

• Supportive parenting in childhood
• Emotional closeness with family and friends
• Community belonging
• Faith or spiritual engagement

“What’s striking is the cumulative effect — these social resources build on each other over time,” Ong explained. “It’s not just about having friends today; it’s about how your social connections have grown and deepened throughout your life. That accumulation shapes your health trajectory in measurable ways.”

He compared building relationships to investing for retirement. “Think of social connections like a retirement account,” he said. “The earlier you start investing and the more consistently you contribute, the greater your returns. Our study shows those returns aren’t just emotional — they’re biological.”

Ong emphasized that staying socially connected is as vital for health as good nutrition and regular exercise. “Investing in high-quality relationships is just as important for physical well-being as diet and exercise,” he said. “A useful analogy is to think of the body as a house that must weather life’s storms. Every strong friendship is like adding insulation; every supportive family member strengthens the foundation.”

In short: the key to aging well may not just lie in what you eat or how much you move — but in how deeply you stay connected.

Researchers Say This Daily Habit Could Slow The Aging Process

People

Naomi Watts may have been the star of the day at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, but Jack Black made sure the celebration came with a few laughs.

The King Kong costars reunited on October 13 as Watts, 57, received the 2,825th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her husband Billy Crudup and son Sasha were there to cheer her on, along with friends and collaborators including Edward Norton, who starred with her in The Painted Veil and Birdman, and producer Ryan Murphy, creator of her new series All’s Fair.

Black, 56, didn’t take the stage but sat front row, beaming with pride for his former castmate. After the formalities, the two posed together for photos — until Black dropped dramatically to the ground, stretching out next to Watts’ newly minted star as she burst into laughter.

It was a fitting reunion for the pair, who starred together in 2005’s King Kong, Peter Jackson’s sweeping remake of the 1933 classic. The film, which also featured Adrien Brody, was a critical and box-office success, winning three Academy Awards for Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Visual Effects.

At the time, King Kong marked an unexpected dramatic turn for Black, who was known mainly for comedy. “I’ve never done anything like this,” he told NBC back then. “And I felt good in it. I felt like, ‘Yeah man, I can relate to that. I can do that. I like screaming at the top of my lungs and running as fast as I can from monsters.’ It was like, perfect.”

Watts, meanwhile, later admitted the movie was a little too intense for her children. “I showed the kids the trailer of King Kong, cause that’s the only thing I could possibly let them watch,” she told Vanity Fair in 2017. “Within 20 seconds my little one started crying and I thought, ‘Oh no, this is the worst bit of parenting I could have possibly done.’”

During her Walk of Fame speech, Watts reflected on the people who helped shape her career — including her late mother, “the first actress I ever watched,” and director David Lynch, who cast her in her 2001 breakout Mulholland Drive. She recalled a piece of advice he once gave her while filming King Kong.

“David said, ‘Naomi, anyone who sits in the hand of King Kong will be a movie star for life,’” she told the crowd, slipping into his distinctive drawl before smiling and adding, “Maybe this is what he was talking about.”

Black’s playful cameo sealed the moment — a mix of humor, nostalgia, and Hollywood friendship that made Watts’ big day even brighter.

Jack Black Crashes Naomi Watts’ Walk of Fame Moment — In The Best Way Possible

Two young peregrine falcons born high atop St Albans Cathedral have defied the odds and taken flight across England, with one spotted in Northamptonshire and the other in Hampshire.

The brothers, named VAT and VCT, hatched in 2023 to peregrine parents Alban and Boudica, who have made the cathedral their home since 2022. VAT was recently sighted perched on St Peter’s Church in Oundle, about 76 miles (122km) away, while VCT turned up in Basingstoke, around 58 miles (93km) from the nest.

The sightings delighted conservationists, who said the birds’ survival was an encouraging sign for the species. “Seventy percent of peregrine falcon offspring don’t make it past their first winter,” explained licensed bird-ringer and nest recorder Barry Trevis, who helped build the cathedral nest tray. “With four out of our seven chicks raised on the cathedral now having left the vicinity and been recorded in new locations, the progress of these remarkable birds continues to extend our knowledge of their survival and dispersal.”

The St Albans pair’s nesting story has been closely followed by the public through a live webcam run by St Albans Cathedral and the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust. This spring, their first clutch of eggs was destroyed, but in an unusual twist, a second clutch was laid, leading to the successful hatching of three healthy chicks in June.

Lea Ellis, engagement manager at the trust, praised the peregrines’ success as a lesson in perseverance. “In our world today, there is a constant battle to survive, especially when the odds are stacked against us,” she said. “The St Albans peregrines have shown us how, with resilience and determination, along with our support, these challenges can be overcome.”

The Very Reverend Jo Kelly-Moore, Dean of St Albans, said the birds had become a symbol of renewal for the cathedral itself. “It is inspiring to see these remarkable birds of prey make their way into the wider world,” she said. “The peregrines remind us that St Albans Cathedral is not only a place of prayer and pilgrimage, but also a living home where creation flourishes.”

For the moment, this year’s juveniles can still be seen circling the skies above St Albans. But as VAT and VCT’s journeys show, it may not be long before they, too, spread their wings and take their place among England’s growing peregrine population.

Cathedral-Born Peregrine Falcons Soar Across England After Beating The Odds

**Farm Drones Take Flight As UK Eases Rules On Aerial Agriculture**

Almost a decade ago, drones capable of spraying crops were grounded by regulation. Today, they’re finally taking off — quite literally — across Britain’s farmland.

Standing on a Shropshire hillside, a 3-metre-wide agricultural drone swoops overhead, releasing a fine spray of liquid seaweed fertiliser over a field of mixed herbs and grasses. The massive machine, weighing up to 160kg, uses high-capacity batteries that charge so rapidly they need water-cooling to prevent overheating.

It’s a scene that would have been impossible ten years ago. Back then, large drones weren’t allowed to spray liquids or drop substances from the air. But the government’s stance has changed quickly, opening the door for what could be the next major leap in farming.

Leading the charge is Autospray Systems, a Stoke-on-Trent company helping farmers embrace aerial agriculture. “We train the farmers to use the kit and then sell them the machines,” said CEO Rob Pearson. His company is also working closely with regulators to update the rules around drone use on farmland.

“Flying means no heavy tractors compacting the soil,” Pearson said. “In remote or hilly areas, it’s too difficult or even dangerous to use tractors — but none of that is a problem for a drone.”

On that Shropshire hill, dairy farmer and drone pilot Frazer Bloor demonstrated how. “The drone is a lot safer for applying liquids and seeds on these hills,” he said. Traditionally, farmers would seed grass by feeding it to cattle and letting nature spread it. Now, drones can precisely distribute seed or fertiliser in minutes — and with far less disruption to the land.

Currently, drones like Bloor’s are limited to using natural substances such as seaweed fertiliser, but that may soon change. Pearson said there are active discussions about allowing drones to spray conventional chemical fertilisers, pesticides, and fungicides.

Right now, around 50 of Autospray’s drones are flying across the UK. By the end of next year, Pearson expects that number to reach 500.

“The technology has improved dramatically, but what’s really changed is the attitude,” he said. “Everyone is committed to making that change happen.”

For British farmers, that shift could mark the beginning of a new agricultural era — one where fields are tended not by tractors, but by fleets of buzzing, battery-powered machines working from above.

Farm Drones Take Flight As UK Eases Rules On Aerial Agriculture

In a dramatic rescue off the coast of Forster, New South Wales, Australian rescuers from the Sea World Foundation jumped into action to save a bottlenose dolphin calf entangled in a fishing line. The entire event was caught on video, highlighting the quick response and determination of the team.

The Sea World Foundation received reports from locals who noticed the dolphin struggling to swim. Drone footage later confirmed that the calf was entangled in fishing line. Concerned for its well-being, rescuers set out to liberate it.

Footage released by the marine conservation group shows the tense moments when two rescuers plunged into the water to reach the young dolphin. One rescuer held the calf steady while the other carefully cut through the fishing line with a knife. The dolphin, though free, bore large scars on its tail from the entanglement.

Dr. Claire Madden, Head Veterinarian at the Sea World Foundation, said the calf had some wounds from the line cutting into its tail stock and showed signs of scoliosis due to restricted swimming ability. Despite these injuries, Madden remains optimistic. "Our team are optimistic the calf should recover from these injuries, and with the support of its mother, reintegrate back into the local pods," she said.

The rescue effort was a collaborative one. The Sea World Foundation credited the Organization for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia (ORRCA) and the Forster Dive Centre for their support during the operation.

Dr. Madden also took the opportunity to remind the public of their role in protecting marine life. “We encourage all water users to dispose of their rubbish and fishing gear responsibly,” she said. This call to action underscores the ongoing threat marine animals face due to human negligence.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that discarded fishing gear poses to marine life. The dolphin calf's ordeal had a positive outcome, thanks to the swift actions of the rescuers and the cooperation of local organizations.

Australian rescuers from the Sea World Foundation leapt from a boat and tackled a bottlenose dolphin calf entangled in a fishing line in order to free it, video shows.Footage released by the marine conservation group shows the intervention off the coast of Forster, New South Wales, on Sunday, October 12.After two men jump into the water to grab the juvenile dolphin, one rescuer holds it still while another uses a knife to slice through and remove the line. Large scars can be seen on the calf’s tail.The Sea World Foundation was alerted to the dolphin’s struggle when locals noticed its limited mobility, according to a press release. Drone footage later identified fishing line entanglement as the cause.“While the calf had some wounds from where the line cut into the tail stock, as well as a degree of scoliosis due to the restricted swimming ability caused by the entanglement, our team are optimistic the calf should recover from these injuries, and with the support of its mother, reintegrate back into the local pods,” Sea World Foundation Head Veterinarian Dr Claire Madden said.“We encourage all water users to dispose of their rubbish and fishing gear responsibly,” Madden saidThe foundation credited the Organization for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia (ORRCA) and the Forster Dive Centre for supporting the rescue operation.

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