SUPERNATURAL CREATURE or Mass Hysteria?
"My child saw a creature resembling a friend calling them to the field before they were struck by hysteria," said the mother of two students from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Batu Kikir, Batu Kikir, who was struck by hysteria last Sunday.
The mother, who preferred not to be named, said that the incident was recounted by her two daughters.
The woman in her 40s said that her daughter did not recall the actual event, but when semi-conscious, she mentioned seeing a creature resembling her friend at the same location and calling her to the school field.
"At first, her friend screamed, then it spread to others, including my daughter, before each began to cry. Some suddenly vomited.
"Fortunately, her friend managed to hold her back from going to the field, and the situation was somewhat controlled with the help of teachers there.
"Medical practitioners (spiritual) also came to assist but to prevent the situation from worsening, the children were allowed to return home," she said on Wednesday. Read more at 'Creature resembling friend called them to the field before hysteria attack'
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CICADAS on the Menu
As the nation prepares for trillions of red-eyed bugs known as periodical cicadas to emerge, it’s worth noting that they’re not just annoying, noisy pests — if prepared properly, they can also be tasty to eat.
Blocks away from such French Quarter fine-dining stalwarts as Antoine’s and Brennan’s, the Audubon Insectarium in New Orleans has long served up an array of alternative, insect-based treats at its “Bug Appetit” cafe overlooking the Mississippi River. “Cinnamon Bug Crunch,” chili-fried waxworms, and crispy, cajun-spiced crickets are among the menu items. Read more at New Orleans Restaurant Puts Cicada Salad On Menu
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KILLER RAM Attacked Couple
A ram believed to be responsible for killing an elderly couple has been shot dead by New Zealand police.
The pair, in their 80s, were found dead by their son in a paddock attached to their home in Waitakere, rural West Auckland, the New Zealand Herald reported.
He had grown concerned after not hearing from them in the morning, a family spokesperson said.
Police attended the scene at 7.30am local time and confirmed the ram was in the paddock at the time of their visit.
The country's force said in a statement: "Another party at the scene suffered a minor injury after being attacked by this ram."
It added that its officers were "confronted and approached" by the ram.
After assessing the situation, they shot the ram dead. Read more at New Zealand: Ram killed by police after elderly couple found dead in paddock at their home near Auckland
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