HJUTEEHJUT, Sweden- A veteran ice fisherman has not returned home after a recent day on the ice. Bjort Binklejut was fishing in his normal spot on Famke Fjord but when Kuylt Binklejut showed up all he saw was an Orca bobbing up and down through the hole. "I know whales don't laugh but I heard something that sounded like a snicker," said his grieving brother.

MONTEREY, Ca- Tourists and photographers often see otters swimming in Monterey Bay but they rarely see one video taping the California coastline. Marine biologists at the nearby aquarium are certain the curious creature found a lost camcorder on the ocean floor and brought it up to play with. But one local is not so sure. Clark Petersen said, "There are dozens of U.S. military installations up and down this coast including the Intelligence College here in Monterey. Maybe it's time for the Navy Seals to catch an otter."

WAVERLY, Iowa- Local hunters fear deer may have learned how to camouflage themselves. Dexter Filkins bagged a buck this season but he wasn't sure if he was shooting at a deer or a cow or horse or what when he pulled the trigger. "I sure didn't want to kill someone's pony but when I saw antlers it was trigger time." Biologists suspect this calico coat is a genetic aberration but won't rule out survival of the fittest being behind this new look for deer.

ROSSFORD,OH-- A deer with a wounded leg wandered into the rear store room at the Pet Smart in Rossford where a vet team saved its life. Sergeant Todd Kitzler, Rossford Police Department, says officers were called to Pet Smart after workers found the deer bleeding on the floor. The officers thought that they might have to euthanize the wounded deer. However a veterinary team that works at the store decided to treat it. The deer remained calm while the team treated its leg and gave it antibiotics. A short time later the deer got to its feet and ran from the store into a rural area.

MOSCOW, Russia-A raccoon has bitten off a pervertís penis as he was trying to rape the animal. Alexander Kirilov, 44, was on a drunken weekend with pals when he leapt on the terrified but toothy fur ball. "When I saw the raccoon I thought Iíd have some fun," he told stunned casualty surgeons in Moscow. Now Russian plastic surgeons are trying to restore his mangled manhood. "Heís been told they can get things working again but they canít sew back on what the raccoon bit off," said a pal. "Thatís gone forever so there isnít going to be much for them to work with."

FREEBURG, IL- A deer has been patrolling Freeburg with a plastic bucket on its head. There is much debate over what to do because starvation will drive the animal to more desperate behavior. Yet, tranquilizing the deer is out of the question because city officials fear once the bucket is removed the deer could return to the woods, be killed and someone could end up eating its meat before the powerful drugs fully leave the tissue. "Or maybe this deer is from space and it's not a bucket but a helmet. Or, maybe it just wants to protect itself from hunters. Either way, I think we should look into it," says Mayor Arnie Fillko, who is not expected to win re-election.

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga- A yearly Scottish ritual has ended in lawsuits for the Sons of the Pipe fraternal organization. "Why did these parents just let their kids run all over the place," exclaimed Rusty McDuff. "Doesn't everyone know we don't wear underwear?" "We had no idea they didn't wear underwear," said Linders Alstrom, the father who brought suit. "If you are walking through a public park you don't expect your kids to end up seeing a grown man's genitals."

HARTFORD, Conn- A highly trained 200-pound chimpanzee, who once starred in TV commercials for Old Navy and Coca-Cola, was shot dead by police after a violent rampage that left a friend of its owner badly mauled. After the initial attack, the 15 year old chimp named Travis ran away but when police arrived he returned and went after several of the officers, who retreated into their cars. With the strength of four men Travis opened the cars to continue his attack. Officers shot Travis several times and he died of his wounds. The chimpanzee was well-known around Stamford because he rode through town in trucks belonging to the towing company operated by his owners. When he was younger, Travis appeared on TV commercials for Old Navy and Coca-Cola, made an appearance on the "Maury Povich Show" and took part in a television pilot. A neighbor who asked to remain anonymous said, "Travis may have been upset because he hasnít heard from his agent for a long time and really thought he was right for a part in a new ad campaign he saw on TV. I could tell, he wanted the part. When the ad came on Travis would stomp his feet and point angrily at the phone."

FAIRBANKS, Alaska- Rocky Squier raised an abandoned moose calf with his horses and has trained it for lumber removal and other hauling tasks. Given the 2,000 pounds of robust muscle, and the splayed, grippy hooves, Squier claims it is the best work animal he owns. He says the secret to keeping the moose around is a sweet salt lick, and during the rut when he disappears for a couple of weeks, not asking where he has been when he comes back. "You can control these animals and make them work for you if you have the will. You just have to act tough when you are around them... that tough attitude and a cattle prod, are pretty much all you need."

ANCHORAGE, Alaska- Gov. Palin is considering a nationwide publicity blitz to fill open positions here in Alaska. "Katie Couric owes me but if she won't put me on I'll get my message out wherever I can. We need more people who will go outside to do work in this state but nobody will move here for these jobs. They think it's all polar bears, meth labs and gun nuts."