{
  "id": 806952,
  "title": "Connecticut woman donated island in husband's memory to protect wildlife",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/connecticut-woman-donated-island-in-husbands-memory-to-protect",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-13T14:18:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-1964-elizabeth-hird-and-her-husband-bought-connecticuts-outer-island-in-1995-she-donated-it-in-his-memory-so-it-could-remain-protected-for-wildlife-research-and-education/articleshow/133205386.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Outer Island, once a charming summer getaway, has been transformed into a vital protected wildlife refuge. The island was generously donated to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by Elizabeth Hird in 1995, with the intention of preserving its natural resources and fostering education and research. Today, it serves as an invaluable living laboratory for students and researchers alike, ensuring a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}