Connecticut College Gymnast's Organs Will Be Donated After She Died Following Freak Accident

Photo: Southern Connecticut State University Melanie Coleman’s organs will be donated after shedied following a freak gymnastics accidentover the weekend, her family said. In a statement toWTNH, Coleman’s family said, “We are confident that her spirit, laughter, and humor will live on through the ones who loved her most, as well as through the gift of life to those who needed it most through organ donation.” Coleman, a junior on Southern Connecticut State University’s gymnastics team, was training on Friday, Nov.

Connecticut Dog Owner Abandons 'Amazing' Pit Bull with Note Explaining They Couldn't Keep Her

Photo: Norwalk Animal ShelterA dog owner in Connecticut abandoned a 3-year-old pit bull on the side of the road, explaining in a note that they no longer could afford the pooch but hoped that someone could “please help.”On Sunday, theNorwalk Animal Sheltershared the story of the deserted pooch, who was found tied to a tree in Cranbury Park on Friday, July 26.The dog was wearing a black collar, but didn’t have any tags or a microchip, Animal Control authorities said.

Connecticut Family Finds Bear Hibernating Under Their Deck: 'We Could Not Believe It'

A family in Connecticut got a big shock when they recentlyfound a bear hibernating under their deck.“My brother and his girlfriend were taking the dog out and she was acting a little bit nervous,” Tyler Dashukewich told CNN of the discovery in Plainville. “So we justpeaked down under the deckand there was the bear there.““We could not believe it,” added the photographer. “We’re used to seeing bears where I live, but we’re not used to them staying for so long.

Connecticut Fire Department Adopts Beagle Puppy Firefighters Rescued from Hot Car

Photo:East Haven Fire Department East Haven Fire Department A pup from Connecticut who escaped a scary situation found a forever home with his rescuers. East Haven Mayor Joseph Caforaannounced on Mondaythat the beagle was rescued last week from a “distressing situation” after being left alone,locked in a hot car. After the pup’s rescue made headlines, Cafora said his office received several calls asking that the town adopt the rescue dog. With the town’s encouragement, theEast Haven Fire Departmentadopted the dog as the firehouse’snew support pet, per WFSB.

Connecticut High School Football Player Dies After Medical Emergency at Practice: 'The Most Kind-Hearted Boy'

Photo:Windsor Warrior Football/Facebook Windsor Warrior Football/Facebook A 15-year-old high school football player died during practice this week in Connecticut, authorities said. Coaches provided CPR until emergency personnel arrived. Rivera was transported to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford, where he was pronounced dead, per the news station. Windsor superintendent Terrell Hill told WFSB that the athlete was “not engaged in any football drills, or tackling” at the time of his medical emergency.