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June 8th, 2026

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News of the Weird

By News of the Weird

Published June 8, 2026

Bright ideas

A 47-year-old man was arrested in Parowan, Utah, after multiple drivers reported him from I-15, KSL-TV reported.

Callers said the man's pickup truck had "red and blue flashing lights and they were getting other vehicles to move out of their way," police said.

What tipped them off?

The pickup also had a construction company logo on the side. The suspect indicated he was only trying to get through traffic faster, not pull anyone over.

He also tested positive for "cannabis, amphetamines and methamphetamine," and he had a small bag of white powder that he said he uses "to stay awake while driving."

He was booked into the Iron County Jail.

Emma Keen, 42, of Wales, was on the fourth day of her trek to Mount Everest Base Camp to raise money for the Kidney Wales Foundation, Wales Online reported.

As she FaceTimed with her brother and sister-in-law, she showed them a yak standing about 2 meters away.

"Without warning I could hear the hoofs pounding toward me, a sharp stabbing pain in the top of my leg," Keen said.

The yak was readying for another run at her when she was helped away and airlifted to a hospital, where she got 10 stitches.

She later rejoined the group to finish the hike on horseback.

"My charity means a lot to me as my brother Peter is currently on the transplant list," Keen said. "It was important that I continue with the trek."