More than 30 people were killed in a shooting at a day care center in Thailand, police said. At least 22 children are among the deaths, police said on Thursday. The perpetrator of the crime is a former police officer who also killed himself, his wife and son. Another twelve people were injured.

Shortly before the crime, the former police officer was on trial for drug possession. He was fired from the service a year ago over similar allegations, police said. Deputy Police Chief Torsak Sukwimol initially spoke of at least 34 dead as of Thursday afternoon (local time), then the number rose to 36.

“The gunman arrived around noon and initially killed four or five daycare workers,” said district official Jidapa Boonsom, who was working in a nearby office at the time. Among the dead was an eight-month pregnant teacher.

About 30 children stayed at the daycare during the crime. That’s a lower number than other days as heavy rain on Thursday kept many parents and children away. According to the police, the attacker was upset when he discovered that his son was not present. He is said to have threatened and killed passersby, kindergarten staff and children with guns and knives.

The bloody crime took place in the Na Klang district of Nong Bua Lamphu province in the north-east of the country, not far from the border with Laos. The local hospital asked for blood donations, as reported by the newspaper “Khaosod”.

The perpetrator is said to have been armed with firearms and knives and used force to enter the building, according to the Bangkok Post newspaper, according to authorities. Then he immediately opened fire. He reportedly fled in a white pickup truck before ending his family and committing suicide.

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The author was reportedly released from police service for drug offenses a year ago. According to police, he was on trial immediately before the crime. The victims’ relatives were completely desperate, wrote “Khaosod”.

In Thailand, heavily influenced by Buddhism, crimes with many deaths are rare. In February 2020, a soldier killed 29 people in a riot. He had taken hostages in a shopping center in Nakhon Ratchasima, in the northeast of the country. He was shot dead by security forces. (apa/Portal/dpa)

Two Canadian mothers are in intensive care after being mauled by a male black bear and then guarding their injured bodies “for the next meal” during an autumn walk.

Leosette Canoy and Analyn Shurtliff Bartolome were attacked by the animal on October 3 while hiking with two of their family members near Dawson Creek, British Canada.

The group of four – including Canoy’s niece and Bartolome’s son – spent the day in nature looking for places to take fall photos and enjoy the fall colors.

But hiking the Wolverine Trail on Bear Mountain suddenly turned into a disaster when just before 7 p.m. they spotted a black bear charging towards them.

Police later found the two injured women lying in the bush while the bear “guarded” them.

Canoy, who goes by the name Cheng, is currently being sedated and undergoing surgery for her horrific injuries, which lasted more than six hours after the bear “chewed her up” in the attack.

Bartolome is in a serious but stable condition, but it is feared she may lose her left arm due to the multiple lacerations she has sustained.

Leosette Canoy, who goes by the name Cheng, was attacked by the male black bear after a day of autumn hiking with her friend and family members. She is currently sedated and undergoing surgery for her horrific injuries, which lasted more than six hours after the bear “chewed” her.

Analyn Shurtliff Bartolome was attacked by the animal on the hiking trail near Dawson Creek, British Canada. She is currently in intensive care

Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers found the two women lying in a SUV in the bush with life-threatening injuries. They found the large bear at the crime scene, apparently “guarding the victims.”

Just as they were finishing their fall walk, Bartolome’s teenage son heard footsteps behind the group and noticed that they were followed by a male black bear.

The animal then charged the group – and although Bartolome’s son punched the bear to scare it off, it continued on its killing spree.

After knocking the cub to the ground, the bear charged at his mother.

Canoy, who works as a caregiver for disabled people, tried to distract the bear from attacking her friend. However, the beast then turned on her.

Bartolome’s son then hit him with a large stick, stunning the bear for a moment before continuing his attack path.

Analyn’s son and Canoy’s niece escaped the attack and fled to a nearby hiker’s cabin, where they called 911 and awaited first responders.

Both Bartolome and Canoy were flown to the hospital where they remain in intensive care. The teenager is also being treated for injuries.

Canony with her husband Gary Hansen (left). He said he is haunted by the image of his wife lying on the ground injured and being guarded by the bear as if it were “his next meal.”

Canoy, who works as a caregiver for disabled people, loves the outdoors and hiking, her family said

During the ordeal, Canoy (pictured) tried to distract the bear from mugging her friend. But the animal turned to her

A black bear in the Yukon Territory, Canada (stock image)

Police say two officers from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police found the two women in an SUV with life-threatening injuries in the bush.

They found the large bear at the crime scene, apparently “guarding the victims.”

Staff Sgt. Damon Werrell confirmed that the animal was shot by emergency services.

Gary Hansen, Canoy’s devastated husband, said he was haunted by the thought of the bear “guarding his catch, his next meal.”

Hansen told CBC, “She is my gift from God. It’s horrible to see my wife like this. The bear chewed them up badly.”

He said he was unable to hold his beloved wife’s hand while she was in the hospital because her limbs were injured so badly.

Hansen revealed his wife moved here from the Philippines about 15 years ago and fell in love with the Canadian countryside – and she often enjoys hiking and camping.

Wenneli Canoy, who was with her aunt when she was attacked, wrote on social media after the ordeal: “Most of the time I’m absent because of what happened, it keeps popping up in my head.

“I felt guilty when I saw my aunt being attacked by the bear and I escaped to call for help.

“I always cry every time I see her condition in ICU and she’s sorry.”

Canoy’s stepson Ross wrote on social media, “She is one of my favorite people on this planet.”

Officials confirmed no other bears were found during a search of the area – but the trail is currently closed to the public.

Canoy and Bartolome’s families have set up GoFundMe pages following their traumatic ordeal. You can donate to them here and here.

Analyn Shurtliff Bartolome (pictured second from right) was badly injured during the bear attack. Her teenage son, who was on the trail with her, tried to stop the bear’s rampage, but was unsuccessful

Wenneli Canoy (pictured) is Leosette Canoy’s niece and watches in horror as the bear attacks her family. She was able to escape and called 911 on October 3

A black bear pictured in Parc Omega, Quebec, Canada (stock image)

The four members of a California family who had been missing for several days were found dead on Wednesday. Surveillance cameras show them being kidnapped by a masked man.

Tragic outcome in California. The four family members who had been missing for several days were found dead on Wednesday evening. Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke confirmed the sad news at a news conference. “Our biggest fear has been confirmed,” he told the media, quoted by USA Today.

Investigations into the troubling case began on Monday when relatives of the victims reported them missing, saying they had been kidnapped against their will. An alleged suspect was arrested on Tuesday and taken into custody. However, he is currently in hospital after attempting suicide following the intervention of the police who arrested him.

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A man suspected of kidnapping and killing a family in California was caught on security cameras the day of the kidnapping. © Merced County Sheriff’s Office via AP

However, authorities have not said if it is the masked man, seen in CCTV footage, who threatens the family and forces them into a vehicle. “There are no words to describe the anger I feel for this senseless act,” responded the sheriff, who explained that there was “a special place in hell for this guy.”

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An unsolved crime

Authorities have released the names of the missing. They are Jasleen Kaur, 27, Jasdeep Singh, 36, and their child Aroohi Dheri, 8 months, and the baby’s uncle Amandeep Singh, 39. “We don’t have a clear motivation. All we know is that they are missing,” the sheriff commented in a video message posted to Facebook earlier this week. A family member’s vehicle was found burned out Monday night. Because of this, law enforcement determined that the four victims had been kidnapped. Police also discovered that one of the victims’ credit cards had been used at an ATM in a small town in the north-west of the county on Tuesday night.

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Still looking for a motive for this crime, the sheriff said it was likely a financial story. Investigators added that the potential suspect, 48-year-old Jesus Manuel Salgado, may not have acted alone. “I have a strong belief that at least one other person is involved, but we have no evidence to support this, it is only circumstances that lead us to believe this,” Sheriff Warnke said. He continued “hoping for answers” as Jesus Manuel Salgado was still in critical condition in hospital as of Wednesday.