Deadly Egyptian cobra missing from Bronx Zoo
A venomous Egyptian cobra went missing from New York's Bronx Zoo, Kazakhstan Today reports.
Almaty. March 28. Kazakhstan Today - A venomous Egyptian cobra went missing from New York's Bronx Zoo, Kazakhstan Today reports.
A venomous Egyptian cobra went missing from New York's Bronx Zoo, prompting the closure of the zoo's reptile house until further notice, CNN reported.
Staff was alerted Saturday that the adolescent Egyptian cobra was missing from an off-exhibit enclosure, according to a statement from the zoo. Staff members closed and secured the reptile house.
Zoo officials said they are confident the 20-inch-long snake is contained in a nonpublic, isolated area of the building.
"Based on our knowledge of the natural history and behavior of snakes, we know they seek closed-in spaces and are not comfortable in open areas," the zoo statement said.
The Egyptian cobra is most commonly found in North Africa. Its venom is so deadly that it can kill a full-grown elephant in three hours -- or a person in about 15 minutes, according to wildlife experts. The venom destroys nerve tissue and causes paralysis and death due to respiratory failure.
Scholars believe the Egyptian cobra was known in ancient times as the asp. Legend has it that Cleopatra, the ancient Egyptian queen, used an asp to commit suicide.
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Child Suffers Electric Shock from Power Line Pole Near Playground in Karaganda Region
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A 10-year-old boy suffered severe electrical injuries after being electrocuted and falling from a height in the village of Dolinka in Kazakhstan's Karaganda Region. The child is currently in intensive care at the regional children's hospital, local media outlet ekaraganda.kz reported.
According to the victim's sister, who described the incident on social media, the accident occurred on June 1. She said the boy climbed a metal support structure of a 6,000-volt power transmission line located near a children's playground. After receiving an electric shock, he fell from the structure.
The child remains in critical condition in the intensive care unit. He sustained severe burns as well as serious injuries resulting from the fall.
Relatives claim that the power line pole was freely accessible and had not been properly fenced off.
The Karaganda Region Police Department said the incident has been officially registered. The case materials have been forwarded to the regional department of the Committee for Atomic and Energy Supervision and Control to determine whether there are grounds for a criminal investigation.
Dolinka Deputy Akim Zhasulan Khamitov said additional safety measures are planned for the site.
To strengthen safety measures, the service provider will install additional fencing to restrict access to the facility," he said.
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Suspect in Deadly Arys Crash Remanded in Custody
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The suspect in the fatal traffic accident in Arys that claimed the lives of two children and a pregnant woman has been remanded in custody, Kazakhstan's Deputy Interior Minister Sanzhar Adilov said on the sidelines of a Mazhilis session.
The investigation is being conducted under Article 345-1 of the Criminal Code. From the outset, investigators established aggravating circumstances, namely that the driver responsible for the accident was under the influence of alcohol. This has been confirmed by forensic examination. The suspect has now been taken into custody," Adilov said.
The deadly incident became public on Monday, when authorities reported that three people were killed and two others injured after being struck by a vehicle driven by an intoxicated driver in Arys.
The suspect was identified, detained and placed in a temporary detention facility. A criminal case has been opened, and the investigation is ongoing.
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Fire Breaks Out on the Grounds of Almaty Zoo
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A fire broke out on the grounds of Almaty Zoo during the night of June 9.
According to the zoo's administration, the blaze started in a photo studio building and nearby excursion golf carts.
Firefighting units arrived promptly at the scene. The fire was quickly contained and fully extinguished.
The zoo said no property belonging to the facility was damaged in the incident. No employees or animals were injured.
The cause of the fire is currently being investigated by the relevant authorities.
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Earthquake Recorded in Almaty Region
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An earthquake was recorded in the Kegen district of the Almaty Region at 9:55 p.m. on June 8, according to the regional Department of Emergency Situations.
The epicentre was located 111 kilometres southeast of Almaty, on the territory of Kazakhstan," the department said in a statement.
The tremor was felt in the village of Saty with an intensity of 2.5 points, while residents of the village of Zhalagash reported shaking measuring 2 points.
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Cladding of Residential Building Collapses onto Coffee Shop Canopy in Almaty
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Part of the facade cladding of an apartment building collapsed on Gogol Street in Almaty, local authorities reported. According to footage circulating on social media, the debris fell onto the canopy covering the outdoor seating area of a coffee shop.
The building's facade is clad with shell limestone. A partial detachment of facade cladding elements occurred. The building is a condominium property, and the maintenance of common property, including the facade, falls under the responsibility of the apartment owners," the Almaty Akimat said in a statement.
Authorities said that the Medeu District Akim's Office, together with the Department of Emergency Situations, is currently working to organize the removal of hazardous facade elements.
Given that a significant number of the city's apartment buildings were constructed several decades ago, the issue of facade renovation remains highly relevant. This year, under the facade modernization programme in Medeu District, the facades of 50 apartment buildings are scheduled for renovation," the statement said.
According to the Akimat, the building was constructed between 1977 and 1978.
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Two Children and Pregnant Woman Killed in Fatal Road Accident in Arys
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Three people were killed and two others injured after a vehicle driven by an intoxicated driver struck pedestrians in the city of Arys.
According to the Police Department of the Turkistan Region, the driver of a JAC vehicle, who was under the influence of alcohol, hit several people before fleeing the scene.
Three people, including two minors, died at the scene. Two other victims were taken to hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment.
The suspect was identified, detained and placed in a temporary detention facility.
A criminal investigation has been launched into the incident, and investigative procedures are ongoing.
According to media reports, the victims were sitting on a bench near a residential building when the vehicle struck them. Reports also said that the deceased woman was pregnant.
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Earthquake Felt in Zhetysu Region and Almaty
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Residents of Kazakhstan's Zhetysu Region and the city of Almaty felt earthquake tremors on the evening of June 4, according to the country's Ministry of Emergency Situations.
The earthquake was recorded by seismologists at 9:19 p.m. Astana time.
According to the National Scientific Center for Seismological Observations and Research under the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the epicenter was located within Kazakhstan, 316 kilometers northeast of Almaty. The earthquake originated at a depth of 30 kilometers.
The strongest tremors, reaching an estimated intensity of 4 points on the MSK-64 scale, were recorded in the city of Zharkent in the Panfilov District of the Zhetysu Region.
Tremors of up to 3 points were felt in Sarkand, Zhansugurov, Tekeli, Karabulak and several other settlements.
In Almaty, Taldykorgan, Konaev, Talgar, Yesik, Usharal and a number of other localities, the estimated intensity did not exceed 2 points.
No reports of casualties or damage have been received.
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Carousel and Haunted House Destroyed in Fire at Atyrau Amusement Park
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A fire broke out at an amusement park in the Avangard district of Atyrau during the night of June 3, destroying a carousel and a wooden haunted house attraction, Kazakhstan's Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.
The first firefighting crews to arrive at the scene found both structures fully engulfed in flames. Fire officials said the blaze spread rapidly due to the high fire load created by the large amount of combustible materials used in the facilities.
Firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to nearby buildings and brought the blaze under control within a short time.
No injuries were reported as a result of the incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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