Invasive flower threatens livelihoods of farmers, fishermen in war-torn Syria Wednesday, December 6 by ABC News(IDLIB, Syria) -- The Orontes River in northwestern Syria has long been a lifeline for farmers, including 50-year-old Bahjat al-Bakru, who have used it to irrigate their nearby crops.But since the start of the year, al-Bakru said, about 70% of his fruit trees have... Read More.
Three fishermen die in one week after falling through ice in Vermont amid warmer weather, officials say Tuesday, February 14 by ABC News(BURLINGTON, Vt.) -- Authorities in Vermont are warning ice fishers to stay off the ice of a lake after three people died after falling into the lake last week.The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department told people on Tuesday not to go on the ice... Read More.
3 fishermen dead after falling through icy lake in Vermont: Police Monday, February 13 by ABC News(BURLINGTON, Vt.) -- Authorities in Vermont are warning ice fishers to stay off the ice of a lake after three people died in the last week.The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department told people on Tuesday not to go on the ice at Lake Champlain... Read More.
Commercial fishermen offered bounty to collect derelict fishing nets near Hawaii’s shores Wednesday, January 11 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Those who make their living out on the open ocean now have the opportunity to partake in a side hustle that simultaneously tidies up the environment.Commercial fishermen have been offered a "bounty" to collect derelict fishing gear, often the culprit of... Read More.
About 100 fishermen rescued after large chunk of ice breaks off in Minnesota lake Tuesday, November 29 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- About 100 people fishing on a frozen lake in Minnesota were rescued after a large chunk of the ice broke off, leaving them stranded.Emergency dispatchers received a 911 call just after 11:30 a.m. Monday from people who were fishing on Upper... Read More.
Competitive fishermen accused of cheating in Ohio tournament plead not guilty to felony charges Wednesday, October 26 by ABC News(CLEVELAND) -- A pair of competitive fishermen reeled in by suspicious tournament officials after allegedly putting lead weights and fish fillets in their catch pleaded not guilty to criminal charges on Wednesday.Jacob Runyan, 42, and Chase Cominsky, 35, were indicted by a grand jury... Read More.