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In Los Angeles and Orange Counties, headlines ranged from the grim discovery of a woman's body at a popular mall, to local firefighters rescuing wild animals in Houston to a wild ambulance chase across the freeways.

Here is what happened in the Southland Wednesday, August 30.

Patient Swipes Ambulance After Threatening Medics

A patient threatened medics, then drove off with their ambulance Wednesday in a weird car chase across Orange County.

Woman's Body Found At South Bay Galleria

A patron of the Galleria Mall notified the Redondo Beach Police Department of the deceased body.

Coroner IDs Fairfax Shooting Victim
The 27-year-old died at the scene of the shooting, which was reported about 5:45 p.m. Monday on Melrose Avenue near Sierra Bonita Avenue.

Oh, Deer! Dramatic 4-Legged Rescues During Harvey Flooding

OCFA firefighters rescued a cat and a deer, among others on Wed. The task force has split between Katy, Texas, and Houston Fire Station #21.

Disneyland Dresses Up For Día de los Muertos In September

Disney California Adventure Park Celebrates the Bonds of Family and the Spirit of Día de los Muertos Beginning Sept. 15.

LASO Sgt. Accused Of Fondling Deputy Placed On Leave, Faces Criminal Charges

An L.A. County sheriff's sergeant is accused of fondling a deputy & forcing her to provide sexual favors in their workplace for time off.

Santa Monica's Beachbody Fined $3.6M For Automatic Renewals

Beachbody, makers of the P90X workout program, will give $1M of their $3.6M fine to nonprofit groups focusing on community heath/nutrition.

Man Dead Of Apparent Suicide Found Near Point Fermin In San Pedro

The male that was found near Point Fermin this morning appears to have died via suicide, Sgt. Thomas Bergren said.

Suspect Hit By Metro Train In Long Beach, Dies After Getting Stuck

The suspect was struck by an inbound Metro at the Wardlow Blue Line Station, causing him to be caught between the platform and the train.

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