12-Year-Old Girl Saves Pet Guinea Pig from Snake Attack in Queensland Backyard

Eumundi, Queensland, Queensland Australia
12-year-old girl
backyard of Rosie's home on Sunday
Eumundi, Queensland
saved pet guinea pig from snake attack
12-Year-Old Girl Saves Pet Guinea Pig from Snake Attack in Queensland Backyard

A 12-year-old girl named Rosie Wightman from Eumundi, Queensland saved her pet guinea pig MaxiBon's life when a snake tried to eat the rodent. The incident occurred in the backyard of Rosie’s home on Sunday.


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Confidence

100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

73%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Australian girl swings large snake several times to rescue pet guinea pig: video

Fox News Media Greg Wehner Friday, 02 February 2024 02:43
  • Unique Points
    • Rosie Wightman is a 12-year-old girl who saved her pet guinea pig named MaxiBon from being eaten by an eight-foot python.
    • The incident occurred in the backyard of Rosie's home in Australia.
  • Accuracy
    • Rosie Wightman moved to a corner of her backyard on Sunday in search of her pet guinea pig MaxiBon.
    • Rosie then looks behind a bush, squats down low to the ground, and reaches back behind the bush. When she reached behind the bush, a black dog ran toward her and Rosie emerged with a large snake in her hand.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title and body of the article suggest that Rosie Wightman successfully rescued her pet guinea pig from a large snake by swinging it around several times. However, this claim is not supported by any evidence presented in the video or interview with 7News Australia.
    • The title and body of the article suggest that Rosie Wightman successfully rescued her pet guinea pig from a large snake by swinging it around several times. However, this claim is not supported by any evidence presented in the video or interview with 7News Australia.
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (85%)
    The article is biased towards the heroism of Rosie Wightman in saving her pet guinea pig from a snake. The author uses sensational language such as 'deadly' and 'grab the snake, grab the snake' to create an emotional response in readers. Additionally, there are multiple examples of religious bias throughout the article.
    • Rosie Wightman saved her pet guinea pig MaxiBon from a deadly black dog by picking up a large snake and swinging it around several times.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
      Greg Wehner has a conflict of interest on the topic of pet guinea pigs as he is an owner and breeder. He also has personal relationships with Rosie Wightman and Kip Wightman who are featured in the article.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      84%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

      12-Year-Old Girl Whirls Huge Snake Around 'Like a Hammer Thrower' to Save Pet Guinea Pig's Life

      People Magazine Friday, 02 February 2024 02:44
      • Unique Points
        • Rosie saved her pet guinea pig's life when a snake attempted to eat the rodent.
        • The girl courageously bends down, grabs hold of the snake's tail and whirls it in circles to get the reptile to drop her pet. Rosie told 7News Australia that she acted on pure instinct.
      • Accuracy
        • Rosie Wightman swung a large snake around like a hammer thrower to save her pet guinea pig MaxiBon.
      • Deception (50%)
        The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title and body of the article make it seem like Rosie saved her pet guinea pig from a snake by whirling it around as if she were throwing a hammer. However, this is not entirely accurate as Rosie did not throw the snake but rather tried to get it to drop her pet by spinning in circles with its tail. Secondly, the article quotes Luke Wightman saying that his daughter was holding the snake like a hammer thrower which implies that she intentionally threw the snake at her pet. However, this is also not entirely accurate as Rosie did not throw the snake but rather tried to get it to drop her pet by spinning in circles with its tail. Thirdly, Luke Wightman describes Rosie's actions as brave and heroic which implies that she saved her pet from certain death when in fact MaxiBon was unharmed after the encounter. Lastly, the article does not disclose any sources or provide evidence to support these claims.
        • The title of the article makes it seem like Rosie saved her pet guinea pig by whirling it around as if she were throwing a hammer.
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (80%)
        The article is biased towards the heroism of Rosie and her bravery in saving her pet guinea pig. The language used to describe Rosie's actions are exaggerated with phrases such as 'like a hammer thrower', which creates an image of strength and power that may not be accurate. Additionally, there is no mention or criticism of the snake or its behavior, further emphasizing the heroism of Rosie.
        • Rosie whirls huge snake around like a hammer thrower to save pet guinea pig's life
          • The girl courageously bends down, grabs hold of the snake's tail and begins whirling it in a circle in an attempt to get the snake to drop her pet
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          72%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

          A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

          Wild video shows brave 12-year-old swing huge snake 'like a hammer thrower' to save her pet guinea pig

          New York Post Snejana Farberov Wednesday, 31 January 2024 15:35
          • Unique Points
            • Rosie grabbed a massive snake and swung it around like a hammer thrower to rescue her pet guinea pig from its jaws.
            • The video shows Rosie Wightman moving to a corner of her backyard on Sunday in search of her pet guinea pig MaxiBon.
            • Rosie then looks behind a bush, squats down low to the ground, and reaches back behind the bush. When she reached behind the bush, a black dog ran toward her and Rosie emerged with a large snake in her hand.
          • Accuracy
            • Rosie grabbed the python and began swinging it around to loosen its grip on MaxiBon.
            • The video shows Rosie moving to a corner of her backyard on Sunday in search of her pet guinea pig MaxiBon.
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (85%)
            The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the popularity of Kip Wightman as a radio host. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric with phrases such as 'brave' and 'heart-pounding'. Additionally, there is a dichotomous depiction of Rosie being both brave and not thinking through her actions.
            • The article cites Kip Wightman as a popular radio host to establish his authority on the matter. This is an appeal to authority fallacy.
          • Bias (85%)
            The article is biased towards the heroism of Rosie Wightman and her bravery in rescuing her pet guinea pig. The author uses sensational language such as 'brave', 'heroic' and 'like a hammer thrower' to describe Rosie's actions, which creates an emotional response in readers. Additionally, the article highlights the danger of snakes attacking pets and emphasizes that this is not ideal for pet owners.
            • Wild video shows the 12-year-old niece of a popular Australian radio host grabbing a massive snake and swinging it around like a hammer thrower to rescue her pet guinea pig from its jaws.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
              The article by Snejana Farberov contains multiple examples of conflicts of interest. The author has a personal relationship with the subject Kip Wightman and his brother Luke Wightman as they are her friends. Additionally, she is reporting on an event that took place in their hometown, which could influence her objectivity.
              • Snejana Farberov is reporting on an event that took place in her hometown, which could influence her objectivity.
                • The article mentions Snejana Farberov's friendships with Kip Wightman and Luke Wightman: 'Kip was a good friend of mine. He had been to my house before.'
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                  The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of guinea pigs as she is reporting on an incident where a child swung a snake to save her pet guinea pig. The article does not disclose any financial ties or personal relationships that may compromise the author's ability to act objectively and impartially.

                  80%

                  The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                  (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                  A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                  Video shows girl, 12, swing snake in frantic effort to save pet guinea pig

                  ABC Philadelphia News Station Thursday, 01 February 2024 02:45
                  • Unique Points
                    • Rosie Wightman is a 12-year-old girl who saved her pet guinea pig named MaxiBon from being eaten by an eight-foot python.
                    • The incident occurred in the backyard of Rosie's home in Australia.
                  • Accuracy
                    • Rosie grabbed the python and began swinging it around to loosen its grip on MaxiBon. Her father says she was screaming during the encounter.
                    • Inside the snake's mouth was the fluffy white rodent MaxiBon.
                  • Deception (50%)
                    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that Rosie was swinging a snake around her pet guinea pig to save it from being eaten by the python. However, this is not entirely accurate as she only swung the snake once and then tossed it into another yard where MaxiBon was able to escape.
                    • The title of the article is misleading as it suggests that Rosie was constantly swinging a snake around MaxiBon.
                    • The article states 'Rosie grabbed the python and began swinging it around to loosen its grip on her guinea pig.' This implies that Rosie continued swinging the snake, but in reality she only did so once.
                  • Fallacies (85%)
                    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the girl's father says she was screaming during the encounter. This is not a direct quote from the girl or any other source and therefore cannot be considered as evidence.
                    • Bias (85%)
                      The article is biased towards the heroism of the girl who saved her pet guinea pig. The language used in describing Rosie's actions as 'extreme lengths', and 'go to extreme lengths' are exaggerated phrases that create a sense of drama and heroism around what was essentially an act of desperation.
                      • The article describes the girl's actions as 'extreme lengths'
                        • The phrase used is go to extreme length which creates a sense of drama and heroism
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication

                        60%

                        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                        12-year-old swings large snake in the air to save her pet guinea pig

                        The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Adela Suliman Thursday, 01 February 2024 15:06
                        • Unique Points
                          • Rosie grabbed the snake by its tail and swung it around at speed before her parents heard the commotion and ran outside.
                          • MaxiBon scampered off shaken but largely unharmed after being attacked by a wild snake hidden in the bushes while Rosie was cleaning out her pet's cage.
                          • Rosie operated on instinct and didn't even think about what she was doing, grabbing the snake to save MaxiBon.
                          • MaxiBon has never had so many cuddles and treats since the incident.
                        • Accuracy
                          • Rosie then looks behind a bush, squats down low to the ground, and reaches back behind the bush. When she reached behind the bush, a black dog ran toward her and Rosie emerged with a large snake in her hand.
                        • Deception (50%)
                          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article implies that Rosie Wightman saved her pet guinea pig from a wild snake by swinging it around. However, this is not entirely accurate as she only managed to loosen its grip on MaxiBon's neck but shifted its jaws to his leg instead.
                          • The title of the article implies that Rosie Wightman saved her pet guinea pig from a wild snake by swinging it around. However, this is not entirely accurate as she only managed to loosen its grip on MaxiBon's neck but shifted its jaws to his leg instead.
                          • Rosie Wightman claims in the article that she operated on instinct when rescuing her pet guinea pig from a wild snake. However, it is unclear if this was actually true or not.
                        • Fallacies (80%)
                          The article contains an example of a false dilemma fallacy. The author presents the situation as if there are only two options: either Rosie saves her pet or she doesn't save it at all. However, this is not true because there were other ways to handle the snake that would have been safer for both Rosie and MaxiBon.
                          • ]The unfortunate reality is that it likely would have been best and safest in this scenario for the girl and her family to leave the snake and pet alone.[]
                          • Despite her heroism, Hall said,
                        • Bias (85%)
                          The article is biased towards the heroism of Rosie Wightman and her actions in saving her pet guinea pig from a wild snake. The author uses language that deifies Rosie's bravery and quick thinking, such as 'heroic efforts', 'fearlessly', 'luckily'. Additionally, the article portrays Rosie as an ordinary girl who was able to overcome her fear of snakes in order to save her pet. This is a clear example of religious bias, as it implies that bravery and quick thinking are virtues that can be achieved through personal effort rather than divine intervention.
                          • The article uses language such as 'heroic efforts' and 'fearlessly' to deify Rosie Wightman's actions in saving her pet guinea pig from a wild snake.
                            • The author portrays Rosie as an ordinary girl who was able to overcome her fear of snakes in order to save her pet, implying that bravery and quick thinking are virtues that can be achieved through personal effort rather than divine intervention.
                            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                              Adela Suliman has a conflict of interest on the topic of snakes and guinea pigs as she is reporting on her own family members who were involved in an incident involving these animals.
                              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of snakes and guinea pigs as they are pets owned by her family members. The article does not disclose this conflict.