The world keeps getting weirder, and this week has provided a fresh batch of stories to prove it. From astonishing animal tales to mysterious sightings in the sky, here is a roundup of some of the most unbelievable news to make the rounds.
Mysteries of the Sky and Spooky Sightings
The week began with some truly strange aerial oddities. Following a powerful earthquake in Turkey, a "swarm of bright lights" was spotted shimmering in the night sky. While some locals believed they were angels, others were more grounded, speculating they were just seagulls flying over a light source. The mysteries didn't stop there. A "saucer-shaped" object was caught on camera over New York City, and an equally bizarre UFO-shaped object was seen being hauled down a highway on a tractor trailer in Argentina.
For those who prefer their weirdness a little closer to the ground, a security guard in downtown Chicago has shared a terrifying account of seeing a tall, winged human-like being that vanished in a flash of blue light.
The Animal Kingdom is Just Plain Weird
The animal world has provided its own share of bizarre headlines. In one of the wildest stories, an emotional support alligator named Wally has gone missing after an alleged kidnapping. The 6-foot reptile was reportedly stolen from his pen and released into a Georgia swamp, sparking a desperate search that has captured the attention of his hundreds of thousands of social media followers.
Other animal encounters were equally strange. A dramatic incident of bloodied horses from the Household Cavalry took place in the streets of London, and a baffling police investigation into a reported crocodile in a flooded English village turned out to be a convincing replica. On a more positive note, a wild orangutan was observed using a medicinal plant to treat a wound on its cheek—the first time such behavior has been recorded in the wild.
Strange Claims & Occult Crimes
Our final set of stories ventures into the truly weird. A new report reveals that police across the UK have investigated hundreds of witchcraft and voodoo-related crimes, from threats of curses to voodoo dolls, coinciding with a rise in the popularity of supernatural beliefs online. We also have a bizarre story about a well-known celebrity who reportedly claims he is responsible for the deaths of two of his friends after encouraging them to take actions that led to their demise.
Whether it’s a spooky sighting or a head-scratching animal story, the world continues to be a weird and wondrous place.