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Abducted boy found after 73 years

<p>In a remarkable and heartwarming conclusion to a decades-long mystery, Luis Armando Albino, who was abducted 73 years ago, has been found alive and well, bringing joy and closure to a family that never gave up hope.</p> <p>Albino, who was born in Puerto Rico, was just six years old when he was abducted from Jefferson Square Park in West Oakland, California, in February 1951. On that fateful day, he had been playing with his brother Roger when he was lured away. His disappearance left his family devastated, and the case went cold for decades. His mother, who passed away in 2005, carried a newspaper clipping about her son’s kidnapping in her wallet until her death, refusing to give up on her belief that he was alive.</p> <p>This long-lost boy, now 79, was found after his niece, Alida Alequin, 63, took a DNA test in 2020. The results matched her with a man who turned out to be Albino, now living on the east coast of the US.</p> <p>Alequin, determined to find her uncle, sought the help of the FBI and the Department of Justice to track him down. A DNA sample confirmed his identity, finally solving the mystery that had haunted their family for over seven decades.</p> <p>Albino, a retired firefighter and Marine Corps veteran, had been raised by a couple who took him in as their son after his abduction. His niece said he had faint memories of being taken but had never been able to piece together the truth. Despite the astonishing discovery, Albino has chosen to keep a low profile and has declined to speak with the media.</p> <p>When Alequin shared the news of the discovery, the emotion was palpable. "She always had hope that he would come home," Alequin said of her grandmother. “She always felt he was alive. She took that with her to her grave.” The family had never stopped thinking about him. Pictures of Luis Armando hung in their home, and stories of his disappearance were passed down through the years, keeping his memory alive.</p> <p>Albino's reunion with his family was bittersweet. He reconnected with his brother Roger, but sadly, Roger passed away shortly afterward. Despite this, the family remains overjoyed to have found their beloved Luis after so many years of uncertainty. The missing persons report on Albino has since been removed from the California Department of Justice website, a poignant symbol of the long-awaited resolution to this case.</p> <p>For Alequin and the rest of the family, finding their lost relative after 73 years was nothing short of miraculous. "The outcome of this story is what we strive for," a police spokesperson said of the rare but incredible closure that comes from never giving up on hope.</p> <p><em>Images: <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Alida Alequin</span></em></p>

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World Cup star files official complaint over "unsolicited kiss" with Spanish football boss

<p>Jenni Hermoso has filed an official complaint against Luis Rubiales over an "unsolicited kiss" at the Women's World Cup final. </p> <p>Following Spain's victory of England in the final, Rubiales, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) chief, kissed Hermoso on the lips while congratulating the team.</p> <p>The Spanish footballer is accusing Rubiales of sexual assault, as she said the kiss was not consensual. </p> <p>Despite this, Rubiales has defended his actions and is refusing to step down. </p> <p>The official complaint, which was filed on Tuesday, is key for a preliminary investigation into the incident, which prosecutors at Spain’s top criminal court have opened for the alleged crime of “sexual assault”, to move forward.</p> <p>In the days after the incident, Hermoso said the unwanted kiss had left her feeling “vulnerable and like the victim of an assault”, with a statement on social media describing it as “an impulsive, macho act, out of place and with no type of consent on my part”.</p> <p>Rubiales has apologised for his conduct but insists the kiss was consensual, as he has refused to quit his role despite both the RFEF and FIFA calling on him to do so.</p> <p>In a display of solidarity, <span style="caret-color: #212529; color: #212529; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;">56 national team members have </span><span style="caret-color: #212529; color: #212529; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size: 16px;">condemned the government for what they deemed to be "<a href="https://oversixty.com.au/finance/legal/impunity-for-macho-actions-is-over-why-the-entire-spanish-world-cup-team-has-quit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">macho actions</a>".</span></p> <p style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; caret-color: #212529; color: #212529; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';">A collective statement, issued through their union, was signed by all 23 members of the winning squad, including Hermoso, as well as 32 other team members.</p> <p>In the statement, they declared their refusal to participate in international matches as long as Rubiales remains at the helm of the RFEF.</p> <p>After the official complaint was lodged, the RFEF sacked the head coach of the Spanish women’s team, Jorge Vilda, after he was the only member of the women’s national team coaching staff not to resign in protest at Rubiales’s behaviour.</p> <p>Vilda’s dismissal was confirmed amid accusations he had repeatedly backed Rubiales and saw no issue with his behaviour. </p> <p>In addition to the complaint from Hermoso, Spain’s Sport Administrative Tribunal (TAD) opened a case against Rubiales for “serious misconduct”.</p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images </em></p> <p style="color: #111111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 22px; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 20px;"> </p> <figure class="sc-11i7hbm-0 eUyOEq" style="margin: 0px; font-family: Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></figure>

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Rare albino echidna given a second chance at life

<p>An extremely rare albino echidna – affectionally named Mr Spike by his rescuers – has been found, saved and re-released back into the wild after being hit by a car.</p> <p>After sustaining minor injuries to his spikes, the unique monotreme was placed into WIRES Wildlife Rescue care before being whisked to Albion Park Veterinary Hospital in NSW for treatment.</p> <p>It was here that Dr Cindy Jarrett named the special white guy Mr Spike before clearing him to be placed back into bushland after several days of gentle rehab.</p> <p>A lack of melanin makes this adorable little creature albino and particularly rare, with only a handful of the mammals ever sighted in the country.</p> <p>Echidnas have been around for about 50 million years but are considered quite mysterious by researchers and scientists, often burrowing into the ground or moving at a hasty speed of 2.3 kilometres per hour.</p> <p>Local and overseas travellers alike know just how special it is to spot an echidna in the wild – so imagine how amazing it must have been to stumble across Mr White, and then be able to help him safely return to his home.</p> <p><em>Image: WIRES</em></p>

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Baby albino dolphin delights whale watchers

<p>Whale watchers were treated to a rare sight on the water off California last week.</p> <p>Footage shows an albino dolphin calf swimming with its pod. The Risso dolphin is traditionally grey with stout noses. </p> <p>Albinism has been found in more than 20 species of ocean mammals, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It is however rare in dolphins.</p> <p>Albino dolphins are not believed to be inherently weaker than regular dolphins, but their colour can make them targets for predators.</p> <p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aE_INMLvR3o" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><em>Video credit: YouTube/<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ3knR3qIte9llUYURfw3qA" class="g-hovercard yt-uix-sessionlink spf-link ">BlueOceanWhaleWatch</a></em></p>

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Rare albino turtle found in Australia

<p>Wildlife volunteers in Queensland got a pleasant surprise recently when they recently discovered an Albino turtle on Castaways beach in the Sunshine coast.</p> <p>Members of the Coolum and North Shore Coast Care group were surveying a green turtle nest last Sunday when they discover the rare hatchelling hiding under the sand.</p> <p>Pergian Beach resident Jane Watson describes the newborn, who was one of 122 eggs.</p> <p>“He was beautiful, you could see his flippers were pink, like the blood flowing”.</p> <p>Threatened species expert Dr Col Limpis told ABC news ‘Albino hatchlings are extremely rare; it probably occurs at the rate of one in many hundreds of thousands of eggs that are laid’.</p> <p>Dubbed "Alby" by the volunteers that found him at the weekend, he defied stubborn blades of grass, to make it to the sea. </p> <p>“It was very chipper and just took off into the water as happy as can be”, said group president Linda Warneminde.</p> <p><img width="499" height="280" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/15405/turtle-1_499x280.jpg" alt="TURTLE 1"/></p> <p><em><img width="499" height="280" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/15406/turtle-2jpg_499x280.jpg" alt="TURTLE 2jpg"/></em></p> <p><em>Image credit: CNN.com</em></p> <p><strong><em>Related links:</em></strong></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/2016/01/dogs-with-no-concept-of-personal-space/">These dogs have no concept of personal space</a></strong></span></em></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/2016/01/inside-a-1950s-tea-factory/">Inside a tea factory from the 50s</a></strong></span></em></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/lifestyle/family-pets/2014/10/the-joys-of-fostering-pets/">The joys of fostering pets</a></em></strong></span></p>

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Rare albino whale calf frolics with mother

<p>A man has used a drone to capture remarkable footage of an albino southern right whale calf frolicking with its mother in the South Atlantic, just 700 metres from the coast.</p> <p>Anton Schutte received a tip-off from local tourists and prepared his drone and flew it out to sea. The drone provides the perfect birds-eye view of the whales and really encapsulates how blissfully unaware they are of their special nature.</p> <p>Mr Schutte was pleased with the footage and told Caters News: “Naturally, I was ecstatic to see them still there, only about 700m from the shore! Any time that someone gets to be in the presence of these magnificent creatures, it is a truly life-changing experience. It sticks with you forever and seeing them from the drone perspective is a whole new amazing experience.”</p> <p>Animals with albinism are pretty rare and usually do not fare well in the wild as the lack of pigmentation makes them easy to spot by predators.</p>

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13 gorgeous albino animals

<p>When the animal kingdom comes in such a wide variety of striking colours, it’s a rare sight to behold an all-white animal. These animals have albinism, a congenital condition that causes the absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes. But no matter their condition, they are all strikingly beautiful.</p><p><img width="500" height="334" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10181/1_500x334.jpg" alt="1 (85)"></p><p><img width="500" height="545" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10182/2_500x545.jpg" alt="2 (89)"></p><p><img width="500" height="334" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10184/3_500x334.jpg" alt="3 (88)"></p><p><img width="500" height="753" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10185/4_500x753.jpg" alt="4 (79)"></p><p><img width="500" height="349" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10186/5_500x349.jpg" alt="5 (77)"></p><p><img width="500" height="375" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10187/6_500x375.jpg" alt="6 (72)"></p><p><img width="500" height="320" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10188/7_500x320.jpg" alt="7 (65)">&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<img width="500" height="425" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10189/8_500x425.jpg" alt="8 (63)"></p><p>&nbsp;<img width="500" height="375" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10190/9_500x375.jpg" alt="9 (51)"></p><p><img width="498" height="260" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10191/10_498x260.jpg" alt="10 (38)"></p><p><img width="497" height="330" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10192/11_497x330.jpg" alt="11 (17)">&nbsp;<br><img width="499" height="330" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10193/12_499x330.jpg" alt="12 (13)"></p><p><img width="500" height="334" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10194/13_500x334.jpg" alt="13 (4)">&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Related links:</strong></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/lifestyle/pets/2015/08/rarely-seen-animal-babies/">In pictures: Animals you never see as babies</a></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/pets/2015/08/famous-people-and-cats/">Our favourite old-school celebs and their adorable cats</a></strong></em></span></p><p><a href="/lifestyle/pets/2015/08/signs-your-pet-is-sick/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">10 signs your pet is sick</span></strong></em></a></p>

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