Olympic Hero’s Dog Lost + Fireworks Injuries + Stranded On Island

ACROSS AMERICA — Dogs running off throughout the 4th of July weekend due to loud fireworks has long been a problem. Olympian Aly Raisman is the latest to know.

Raisman took to Instagram on the morning of the holiday to see if anyone has seen her beloved pooch, Mylo, who bolted from their Massachusetts home Saturday night.

"Mylo was terrified of fireworks and ran off. He has a tag on and a leash. Please let me know if you see him."

The gymnastics icon asked people do not go out and search for Mylo, but rather reach out to her through email if they come across him. Read the story on Boston Patch

More Fireworks Disasters

A grandson getting much of his face blown off and cars and homes catching fire were among the fireworks disasters reported on the 4th of July. In Ocean City, Maryland, the planned public fireworks display was canceled after fireworks unintentionally detonated on the beach with people around.

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