Former Tarzan Actor Ron Ely Passes Away Aged 86

Oct 24 2024

Former Tarzan actor Ron Ely sadly passed away aged 86 on the 29th of September at the home of one of his daughters, Kirsten Ely, in California.

On Wednesday, Kirsten revealed the previously unreported news, on her social media account, almost a month after the tragic passing away.

Ely was a veteran TV actor, best known for his role as Tarzan which first aired in 1966. Even though he had already played several roles on TV, Tarzan was Ely’s big break stating that he became too famous after his portrayal of the swinging jungle man.

Ely also revealed that after playing Tarzan, he had to go to Europe to find more acting jobs as in the USA everybody only saw him as Tarzan.

The show, which aired on NBC for 57 episodes over two seasons, presented a contemporary take on Tarzan.

This version moved away from the semi-verbal grunts of earlier adaptations; instead, it portrayed Tarzan as someone who had left the jungle to embrace modern civilization before ultimately choosing to return to the familiar comforts of his former home.

RIP to a TV legend.

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Vehicle Catches Fire In Fleur-De-Lys

Oct 24 2024

A photo uploaded to social media shows a vehicle which reportedly caught fire in FLeyr-De-Lys, Malta.

Police officers could be seen on sight handling the situation.

It is currently unclear what caused the fire and whether or not anyone was injured.

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Source: Anna Żammit Cordina

FKNK Council Member Sacked After Illegally Trapping Birds

Oct 24 2024

David Briffa, a council member of the hunters’ lobby group FKNK, was caught illegally trapping birds a day before the legal season opened.

He was filmed by the environmental NGO Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS) in a field in Ħal Farruġ and later apprehended by the police. Officers confiscated his birds and trapping equipment, though further legal action is yet to be determined.

The offence could result in a fine of up to €5,000 and a suspension of hunting or trapping licenses for two to five years for first-time offenders.

CABS released videos showing Briffa setting up traps and monitoring them while sitting in a hunter’s shelter.

Following the incident, FKNK president Lucas Micallef announced that Briffa was removed from all his roles within the organisation, including his position as a council member and subcommittee participant.

FKNK condemned the illegal trapping and acted swiftly after the news broke.

CABS criticised the hunters’ lobby, accusing its members of prioritising trapping over conservation, and called for Briffa to lose his hunting and trapping licenses permanently. The case highlights ongoing tensions between conservation groups and hunting advocates in Malta.

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2 Arrested After Trafficking Cocaine Into Malta From Sicily

Oct 24 2024

Two Italians were arrested on Tuesday evening after they were found in possession of 4 kilograms of a substance suspected to be cocaine, with a suspected street value of €500,000.

The two persons, a 46 year old woman and an 18 year old man, were in a Mercedes driven by the woman.

They were stopped in Malta after they arrived with the catamaran from Sicily after suspicions of trafficking from Italy.

The vehicle was taken to the police garage and investigations were carried out. In a fake compartment at the base of the car were four packets which weighed around 1 kilo each.

€1,000 in cash were also found. Members of Customs also assisted police in the investigations.

The two are being held at the General Lock Up and are expected to be arraigned in court at around 1400hrs.

Investigations are still ongoing.

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