Landslide at Guinea Landfill Kills 30, Shark Attack Survivor Recounts Ordeal

A devastating landslide at a major waste dump in Guinea's capital, Conakry, has resulted in the deaths of at least 30 people. The collapse occurred after heavy rainfall, burying nearby tents and shacks. This tragic event comes less than a week after the government had announced plans to close the site due to the risks it posed, particularly during the rainy season which frequently causes landslides and flash floods in densely populated areas of West Africa.

In separate incidents, an Australian woman who survived a shark attack at Sydney's Coogee beach in June has shared her harrowing experience, describing the moment she encountered the "monster" that led to the loss of her arm. Meanwhile, in Louisiana, an eight-year-old girl has died from a rare and typically fatal brain-eating amoeba, believed to have been contracted after swimming in Lake Claiborne. These events highlight the diverse and often severe threats posed by natural and environmental hazards.