A family on a natural history trip was shocked to come across a dead toad that appeared to have been shot in the head at close range.

Source: https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/hole-head-toad-execution-style-27629630

After James had completed her treble from close range in the 64th minute, Sjoeke Nusken made it five as Chelsea maintained their 100 per cent winning record and moved six points clear in the quest for a fifth straight WSL title.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/soccer/kerr-turns-provider-as-lauren-james-steals-chelsea-show-c-12603256

After the ball had been flicked on by Alex Greive, English-born Strain, who made his Australia debut against New Zealand in September, got to the the bye-line and crossed for Curtis Main to finish from close range.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/soccer/socceroo-strain-assists-in-st-mirren-win-c-9587182

Alexis Mac Allister produced a moment of magic to restore Liverpool’s lead, lashing a drive into the top corner from distance for his first goal for the club but Kenny Tete pounced from close range shortly before half-time to level.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/12/liverpool-hit-late-double-to-preserve-premier-league-home-record/

All five were shot “almost execution style” — above the neck at close range, the sheriff said.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/04/30/he-could-be-anywhere-now-search-continues-for-texas-man-suspected-of-killing-his-neighbors-after-being-asked-to-stop-firing-his-rifle-outdoors/

Although parity didn’t last long, Luke Rawson, for Stocksbridge, would get on the end of a corner, and head home to make it 2-1 from close range.

Source: https://www.newtonnews.co.uk/nafc-report-10/

And the Royals took just three minutes to open the scoring against the Bees as Joe Freak touched home from close range.

Source: https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/23437456.bridport-reserves-0-6-blandford-united-bees-royal-defeat/?ref=rss

A Reynoso free kick off a Rosted foul almost led to a Minnesota goal in the 87th minute, with Toronto centre back Aime Mabika making a key block of a Mender García shot from close range.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-sports/toronto-fc-concedes-late-goal-settles-for-1-1-draw-at-minnesota-united-7094591

Bends defensive lines with every carry and has a knack for grabbing the odd four-pointer from close range.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8324749/the-key-match-ups-that-will-decide-saturdays-illawarra-rugby-league-grand-final/?src=rss

But Lake proved to be in the right place at the right time when he fired home from close range just over two-and-a-half minutes into overtime.

Source: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/other-sport/sheffield-steelers-stars-past-and-present-help-great-britain-open-world-championship-campaign-in-winning-style-4125265

But Ross County threatened a come back just after the hour mark when White beat the Celtic defence to a Yan Dhanda corner to nod home from close range.

Source: https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/sport/injury-concern-for-ross-county-as-midfielder-forced-off-in-p-322347/

But the hosts quickly hit back, Nixon equalising from close range.

Source: https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/23237146.former-swan-neemo-comes-back-haunt-old-club/?ref=rss

But the next goal went to the visitors when Robbie Ivison connected with a cross from the right and knocked the ball past Jay Cantley from close range.

Source: https://www.bordertelegraph.com/sport/23825669.gala-fairydean-rovers-put-gretna-2008-sword/?ref=rss

But this time the winger was denied, has shot excellently tipped onto the post from close range by goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott.

Source: https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/23654592.bournemouth-4-0-hibernian-andoni-iraola-wins-first-game/?ref=rss

Child and adult detainees were subjected to torture and other ill-treatment including severe beatings and injuries from paintball launchers fired at close range.

Source: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2023/10/iran-new-wave-of-brutal-attacks-against-baluchi-protesters-and-worshippers/

Chorley took the lead on 51 minutes when Sampson finished at the back post from close range after Leamington failed to clear their lines at a corner.

Source: https://leamingtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football-brakes-beaten-by-injury-time-goal-as-threat-of-relegation-looms/

Elsewhere on Wednesday, Equatorial Guinea edged past Namibia 1-0, courtesy of a close range finish from veteran striker, Emilio Nsue.

Source: https://thewillnews.com/wissa-bongonda-score-as-congo-see-off-mauritania/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wissa-bongonda-score-as-congo-see-off-mauritania

“Firing projectiles at peaceful protesters, randomly firing at crowds, targeting people’s heads, and firing at extremely close range are just some of the abuses Amnesty International has identified across the world.

Source: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2023/03/amnesty-international-issues-25-rules-to-protect-protesters-from-misuse-of-rubber-bullets/

Five minutes into the second half as the visiting defence failed to clear its lines, Paul Brindle scrambled the ball home from close range.

Source: https://www.northern-scot.co.uk/sport/keith-miss-out-on-league-cup-final-chance-as-brora-prove-too-329736/

Fortune, however, didn’t favour the St Pat’s keeper and the ball fell kindly for Cammy Hill who knocked home from close range for his first goal of the season.

Source: https://www.obantimes.co.uk/2023/08/21/saints-left-reeling-in-dumbarton/