Curtis Jones of Rochester had an unexpected face-off with a mountain lion on his block, prompting him to declare, “I don’t play with lions, I don’t play with tigers, bears, nothin’ with the wild.” Armed with a bat, he shared his startling experience with a local TV station.

In a heartwarming turn of events, a Florida sheriff’s deputy rescued a baby screech owl found stranded in the middle of a busy parking lot. The quick action ensured the tiny owl’s safety amidst potential danger.