Mystery bug afflicting DC area residents linked to Brood X: expert

Cicada-weary DC area residents were just recovering from the onslaught of Brood X when a new creepy bug settled in for the summer.

Fishermen rescue woman fending off aggressive coyote on Cape Cod beach

Just offshore, Captain William Kelley and fisherman Andrew DeCarton heard Marcy Sterlis crying “help me” and “he won’t leave me alone” as a coyote circled her.

Brood X cicadas continue to impact DMV - here's how to spot them

If you weren’t a fan of Brood X cicadas, we've got some bad news: they’re back! Although this time around, the experience will be much different.

What pet owners need to know about grooming regulations, licensing in the DMV

After a D.C. family says their dog died in the care of an Adams Morgan groomer, FOX 5 is digging deeper into regulations on the industry in the DMV.

Family heartbroken after dog dies following trip to DC groomer

A family in Adams Morgan is grieving after a trip to the groomer left their dog dead. The incident is now under investigation, but the owner wants answers.

Mother deer comes running to crying newborn human baby

An Ohio mother recognized a familiar maternal instinct in a female deer that came running out of the woods to check on her crying human baby.

Firefighters rescue dog trapped 5 days in wall of Cincinnati home

Gertie the dog was missing for five days until the Cincinnati Fire Department found her trapped in between the walls in an Ohio garage.

Lost dog rescued after being stranded at sea for 3 hours

A springer spaniel was saved by rescuers after being lost at sea for three hours and seemed to enjoy his ride back to his owners on the lifeboat.

2 bull sharks swam up Mississippi River to St. Louis, study finds

A pair of bull sharks were found to have swum from the Gulf of Mexico to St. Louis via the Mississippi River, a recent study confirmed.

Otters welcomed back to Maryland Zoo after months of renovations

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has welcomed back North American river otters Piper and Hudson after several months of extensive renovations to their habitat in the Maryland Wilderness.