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Rhode Island Beach Day Interrupted by 'Apocalyptic' Cloud of Dragonflies
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The sudden arrival of a massive swarm of dragonflies caused chaos on a Rhode Island beach.
According to Storyful, thousands of dragonflies descended on Misquamicut State Beach in Westerly, R.I., on July 27. Footage of the event, taken by beachgoer Jennifer Serenson, shows a widespread swarm of dragonflies flying over the beach, skimming over towels, umbrellas, and people.
In the video, the vast dragonfly swarm hovers and zooms above the sand, causing some beachgoers to scream and seek cover.
Someone off-camera calls the scene “apocalyptic.”
“Dude, look at them all!’ another voice exclaims as the dragonflies continue to fly by in the hundreds.
WBZ-TV reported that the dragonflies started arriving at Misquamicut State Beach around 11 a.m. local time, with the most impressive swarm appearing at 1 p.m.
The outlet spoke to Ginger Brown, a Rhode Island-based dragonfly expert, who said that dragonflies tend to migrate between mid-August and mid-September. She added that dragonflies sometimes travel in large groups outside their migration period to relocate after their home bog dries up.
“It is entirely possible that’s what we’re seeing now,” Brown told WBZ-TV. “They can travel long distances with relative ease.”
Brown advised that anyone who finds themselves in a dragonfly swarm should “enjoy the phenomenon.”
According to WCVB, the Common Green Darner dragonfly, which can be found in Rhode Island, reproduces during July and August.
July also saw a different creepy crawly invasion. Periods of heavy rain in Houston drew out a rash of invasive and toxic hammerhead flatworms. The flatworms are harmful to humans and pets and are, unfortunately, difficult to eradicate because they multiply when cut in half.
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The Texas Invasive Species Institute encouraged Houston residents to get rid of the flatworms, which prey on earthworms and slugs, with orange essence and salt, sprayed vinegar, or a combination of vinegar and citrus oil.
“Placing them in a Ziploc bag with salt or vinegar ensures the flatworm does not crawl away after treatment; then dispose of the sealed bag,” the institute added, noting all flatworm handling should be done with gloved hands. “Continuous removal of these invasive flatworms is necessary for the protection of naturalized earthworm populations.”
(WJAR) — Rhode Island leaders will announce millions in funding for road improvements in Aquidneck Island on Monday.
Members of the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation will announce $19,250,000 in federal funding for the project.
File image of traffic in Aquidneck Island. (WJAR)
It’s meant to improve road and sidewalk conditions on the island.
This will include high-visibility crosswalks to improve pedestrian safety.
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Senator Jack Reed, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, and Congressman Gabe Amo are expected to attend.
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 28, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Numbers numbers from June 28 drawing
Midday: 7-7-1-0
Evening: 6-7-5-2
Check Numbers payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Wild Money numbers from June 28 drawing
04-05-07-13-32, Extra: 18
Check Wild Money payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 28 drawing
04-11-31-54-58, Bonus: 03
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
- Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
- Winners of the Millionaire for Life top prize of $1,000,000 a year for life and second prize of $100,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.
When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor. You can send feedback using this form.
SEE IT: A great white shark feeds on a dead whale off the coast of Rhode Island, as the large creature comes across a whale carcass floating in the ocean.
RHODE ISLAND – It’s not often you can get so close to such a dangerous beast like a great white shark, but that is exactly what one boater was able to do in Rhode Island.
A large 15-foot great white shark was spotted feasting on a dead whale in the ocean off the coast of Rhode Island.
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Despite a reputation for inhabiting waters in Australia and South Africa, great white sharks can be found in temperate waters around the world, as their habitat preferences can change as they age, according to National Geographic.
Mexico, Great White Shark (Carcharodon Carcharias); Guadalupe Island.
(Dave Fleetham/Design Pics Editorial/Universal Images Group / Getty Images)
Video footage shared by Ian Shilosky shows many birds hovering around the whale carcass, trying to get a nibble without getting too close to the 15-foot beast.
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The shark shows off its brutal strength, ripping large chunks from the whale with its 2 to 3-inch razor-sharp teeth, before diving underwater to consume its meal.
“White shark sightings are few and far between until a whale dies and then they seem to appear out of nowhere as this one did,” the Atlantic Shark Institute said on social media.
Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias), attacking tuna bait. Neptune islands, South Australia. (Photo by Auscape/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
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The great white shark grows slowly, with males maturing at around 26 years and females at around 33, according to NOAA.
These creatures range in age from 30 to over 70 years old, and they can weigh up to 4,500 pounds.
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Great White Shark breaching at Seal Island, False Bay, South Africa
( Chris Brunskill Ltd/Corbis / Getty Images)
Adult great whites usually swim along shorelines where there is a known food source, such as seals or sea lions.
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As the largest predatory fish in the world, great white sharks tend to eat a variety of fish, rays, squid, seabirds, sea turtles, dolphins and more.
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