‘Frisky’ dolphin causes French beach closure

Swimming and diving was banned at a French beach for three days, after a rutting dolphin tried to get too close to swimmers. The dolphin, whom locals nicknamed Zafar, was reported by a number of people after he swam close and tried to rub against them in the water. Zafar eventually left the area and the beaches were reopened.

Officer accidentally shoots suicide victim

Police in Tennessee are investigating how an officer accidentally shot a man how had just committed suicide. Officers were responding to a call of a person acting suicidal. The man took his own life with a firearm, before the officer shot three times, hitting a chair twice and the victim in the leg.

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Former NFL player wanted to cut off dead father’s head

Former NFL player Ritchie Incognito has been arrested after an argument at a funeral home. Incognito reportedly “wanted to cut off his dead father's head in order to research what was inside” – and allegedly threatened staff with firearms he had brought with him to the funeral home.