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ITRA board member Rainer Duespohl developed WayMe, which alerts hikers if they stray off beaten path A veteran Hong Kong trail runner has launched an app which automatically sends distress signals if a hiker gets into difficulty. Rainer Duespohl, who has explored the city's trails for more than 17 years and is on the board of the International Trail Running Association (ITRA), launched the WayMe app this week, hoping to add an extra layer of safety to the community. WayMe, which uses real-time location monitoring to send out warnings to users' emergency contacts if something goes wrong, comes pre-loaded with Hong Kong's hiking and trail running routes. Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends from around the world? Get the answers with SCMP Knowledge , our new platform of curated content with explainers, FAQs, analyses and infographics brought to you by our award-winning team. "There were two main drivers behind launching WayMe,...

A tragic incident in Gondia district has highlighted the ongoing human-wildlife conflict in Maharashtra’s tiger landscapes. A woman lost her life to a tiger attack, with the sub-adult tigress dragging the victim approximately 100 meters before sitting beside the body. Forest officials successfully tranquilized and captured the animal after managing to drive it away from the scene. The disturbing behavior of the tigress remaining near its victim raised concerns about the animal’s future conduct. Authorities announced plans to relocate the tranquilized cat to a rehabilitation facility for assessment. This incident underscores the complex challenges of managing tiger populations in areas where human activities overlap with wildlife habitat, demanding urgent attention to prevention strategies. The Fatal Big Cat Encounter Image by pexels The attack occurred when the victim ventured into an area known for tiger movement. Sub-adult tigers, typically between 2-3 years...

Tesla owners confirm they are being targeted, most often in the south Tesla vehicles have become lightning rods for people’s disdain for CEO Elon Musk, with many simply mocking or ridiculing drivers. A new report suggests some are taking it a step further; almost half of the respondents say their vehicles have been “intentionally damaged,” with a bulk of the reports coming from the south. Further, almost three-quarters of Tesla drivers feel they’re at risk of being targeted in the future. Guardian Service also reports that over half of Tesla owners say their insurance premiums have risen, whether their vehicle was damaged or not. Though many remain happy with their Teslas, 19 percent are now rethinking their decision to buy a Tesla instead of the myriad other electrified options from other automakers. Tesla damage, by the numbers Though Tesla stock has continued to climb steadily over the past few months, this study suggests onlookers are still displeased with Elo...