AUSTRALIA - An Australian snake catcher was summoned by a resident who was confronted with a scary sight: a deadly snake slithering around inside the bathtub. FULL ARTICLE

UNITED KINGDOM - A British commercial skipper shared photos of something curious she found in the water -- a basketball covered in barnacles. FULL ARTICLE

A mountain lion was tranquilized and relocated after it caused a stir in a Wyoming city by wandering past an elementary school and through residents' yards. FULL ARTICLE

AUSTRALIA - Wildlife rescuers in Australia hoisted a soggy kangaroo out of a reservoir after it jumped into the water while trying to evade capture. The Warriors 4 Wildlife rescue group said in a Facebook post that volunteers were called to Yarra Glen in Victoria to try to capture a kangaroo that appeared injured.

SWEDEN - Sweden's postal service released security camera footage from the back of a truck where thieves attempted a daring high-speed heist. FULL ARTICLE

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A mystery man in a California city has become a social media star after dressing up as Forrest Gump and running through the streets. FULL ARTICLE

CANADA - A man who went fishing in a Canadian river shared photos of a fish that was so constricted by a sports drink wrapper that he thought it had been partially eaten. FULL ARTICLE

UTQIAGVIK, Alaska - Animal control officers were called to an Alaska airport for an unusual runway obstruction: a 450-pound seal lounging on the tarmac. FULL ARTICLE

OCALA, Fla. - Despite an ever-expanding calendar of holidays and unofficial observances, it's safe to say that one stands out above the rest: Halloween (sorry, Arbor Day). FULL ARTICLE

AUSTRALIA - An Australian fast food eatery is celebrating Halloween with a particularly spooky offering -- a burger featuring ants, mealworms, and a blue bun. FULL ARTICLE