The child’s scream slices through the air. A striped blur lunges. For a heartbeat, it looks like a nightmare caught on camera.

A tense and frightening moment unfolded near the edge of a river when a large snake suddenly emerged from the water and grabbed a brown dog.

If the bee has left a stinger, remove it promptly by gently scraping it sideways with a fingernail or flat-edged object.

“A single mom, a half-century of experiences, and a heart full of endless love. Here’s to thriving in my 50s.”