Weird BUT true

It wasn’t his brightest idea. An Australian teenager has been arrested after he allegedly flashed a laser at a plane trying to land.

The 16-year-old boy aimed the green beam from the backyard of his home into the path of a commercial flight landing at Sydney’s airport. A helicopter sent to investigate was also targeted by the laser, impacting an officer on board.

The former dean of a California college faces a criminal probe for allegedly blowing school funds on personal outtings such as a Guns N’ Roses concert and an NFL game.

Michael Schroder is alleged to have racked up at least $41,000 in improper expenses, including for firstclass airfare and fine dining.

He has resigned from California State University San Marcos.

Officials at a Chinese zoo are in a tight spot after keeping a leopard escape secret.

The Hangzhou Safari Park failed to inform authorities and residents for weeks that three of its big cats had gotten out of their enclosure.

One of the animals was still on the loose as of Monday.

Zoo officials said they were scared that word of the incident would harm tourism.

A Southern California resident stumbled across a “weird-looking” creature known as a footballfish while strolling along a beach.

The black bulbous beast is a species of anglerfish that are usually found at depths of more than 3,000 feet.

Ben Estes made the stunning discovery Friday at Crystal Cove State Park.

A local boat tour agency said it was an “extremely rare” find.

A Florida couple has discovered several alligators whose snouts and eyes have been taped shut.

Over the past month, Barbara and Jack Thornton have spotted at least three of the large reptiles bound with black duct tape near Gatorland, an Orlando attraction.

Authorities are offering a $1,500 reward to find the cruel culprit.