Elks battle over Halloween decorations
And other stories from the stranger side of life

A Colorado resident caught on camera a pair of large elks duelling over decorative pumpkins that had been placed outside a local hotel. The video shows the elks locking horns repeatedly, pausing only to watch one pumpkin roll away after the fighting dislodged it and sent it down a small hill.
Woman carries pool and child on roof of minivan
A Wisconsin woman is facing charges after she reportedly had her nine-year-old son ride on top of her minivan to hold down a plastic pool she had just purchased. Amber Schmunk, 28, told police she thought it would be safe, as she had used a strap to secure the child in place before driving off.
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Man steals wallet to pay court fines
A Pennsylvania man is facing fresh charges after he was caught on surveillance camera stealing a wallet in a judge’s office, where he was paying court fines for an assault case. When questioned, the man admitted the theft and repaid the money, however his bail was rescinded and he was transported to prison.
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