A woman has revealed how she almost died after she developed sepsis from a cold. Denise Devoto, 52, was hospitalised in December 2022 with suspected flu symptoms, but was actually suffering from septic pneumonia and septic shock. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body has an extreme response to an infection, often causing organ failure and sometimes death. Denise was breathless, her lips had turned blue, and she experienced extreme diarrhoea. She spent five weeks in hospital, where she had to relearn how to use her lungs. Now, almost two years on from her traumatic ordeal, Denise is speaking out in light of Sepsis Awareness Month.
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
With no luck at the front of the bus, the deer runs around the center seats trying to escape through the window – THIS is the astonishing moment a DEER crashed through the front windshield of a bus before it went hysterically running around the vehicle .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
A young polar bear cub becomes the yogi bear as she stretches off for a morning aerobics session .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
Most women would jump at the chance to put on some lipstick, sling on a pair of heels and head out for a romantic meal with their other half .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
LIKE A scene from A Bugs Life, these ants work on creating their own mini community .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .