Boy gets stuck in claw machine
And other stories from the stranger side of life

A Florida boy who was intent on winning a stuffed toy at a family restaurant took matters into his own hands by climbing into a claw machine and getting stuck. The boy was rescued after an off-duty fire fighter who was also eating at the restaurant contacted colleagues to free him. The boy got to keep the toy.
Attempt to mail a tiger fails
Authorities in Mexico have revealed an unsuccessful attempt to express mail a tiger cub across the country. A sniffer dog located the animal, which had been heavily sedated and placed in a plastic container. Wildlife officials seized the tiger cub, which is reportedly recovering from dehydration.
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