www.newsshopper.co.uk5 months agoLondonSix people rescued from fire at Erith flat blockFirefighters rescued six people from a fire at a block of flats in Erith. Part of a communal area on the second floor was damaged by the fire. [ more ]
WSJ5 months agoWorld newsJapan Quake Death Toll Reaches 94 as More Victims Are Found in Collapsed HomesThe death toll from a New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has reached at least 94. Rescuers are still searching for over 200 people who are missing after the earthquake. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle5 months agoBrooklynWhat's News, Breaking: Friday, January 5, 2024The MTA's congestion pricing plan is facing lawsuits in federal courts in New York and New Jersey based on environmental concerns. A forum in Brooklyn aims to promote tech careers and will feature educators and tech leaders. AARP honors Dr. Tim Law for his work in promoting equality and respect for all. A man who fell onto subway tracks in Carroll St. was rescued by police officers. Members of the Trinitarios street gang are facing federal charges, with potential life sentences for some. A virtual information session will be held on the proposed 'City of Yes for Economic Opportunity'. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee5 months agoCaliforniaCalifornia tourist dies after being knocked down by large wave in Pismo Beach, sheriff saysA woman visiting Pismo Beach died after being knocked down by a strong wave. The woman's family was able to rescue the children but she became stuck on a bed of rocks. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee5 months agoCaliforniaHikers spend night in Tahoe forest after getting lost in heavy snowfall, CA cops sayThree hikers were rescued in the Tahoe National Forest after getting lost in a snowstorm. If you get lost while hiking, stop, assess your surroundings, and come up with a plan before moving. To avoid getting lost, hikers should have enough food and water, a compass or GPS, and proper clothing and equipment. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune5 months agoChicago2-year-old and two adults rescued after driving into Naperville retention pond TuesdayA man, woman, and child were rescued from a car that had gone into a retention pond in Naperville. The three occupants of the car were unharmed and refused medical treatment. [ more ]
SFGATE6 months agoSan FranciscoTwo adults rescued after car falls down a slope on San Francisco roadTwo adults rescued after car falls down embankment in San Francisco Fire department advises drivers to be cautious in rainy and windy conditions [ more ]
Chicago Tribune5 months agoChicago2-year-old and two adults rescued after driving into Naperville retention pond TuesdayA man, woman, and child were rescued from a car that had gone into a retention pond in Naperville. The three occupants of the car were unharmed and refused medical treatment. [ more ]
SFGATE6 months agoSan FranciscoTwo adults rescued after car falls down a slope on San Francisco roadTwo adults rescued after car falls down embankment in San Francisco Fire department advises drivers to be cautious in rainy and windy conditions [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk5 months agoUK newsIncredible moment hero saves girl, 3, from sinking car in Storm Henk floodsBystander rescues child and driver from sinking car in floodwater Rescuer insists he is not a hero [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk5 months agoUK newsDog walker who jumped into freezing river to save woman thought she was mannequinA man jumped into a freezing river to save a woman he initially mistook for a mannequin. Despite flood warnings and an imminent storm, the man dived into the water to rescue her. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk5 months agoUK newsIncredible moment hero saves girl, 3, from sinking car in Storm Henk floodsBystander rescues child and driver from sinking car in floodwater Rescuer insists he is not a hero [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk5 months agoUK newsDog walker who jumped into freezing river to save woman thought she was mannequinA man jumped into a freezing river to save a woman he initially mistook for a mannequin. Despite flood warnings and an imminent storm, the man dived into the water to rescue her. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper6 months agoBrooklynTwo rescued from New Year's house fire in Cypress Hills * Brooklyn PaperTwo people were rescued from a house fire in Cypress Hills. Brooklyn saw several dangerous fires on New Year's Eve. [ more ]
Washington Post6 months agoUS news122 rescued from drifting ice floe on Minnesota's Red LakeMore than 100 people were evacuated from an ice floe that broke away from the shoreline and began drifting into a lake in northern Minnesota on Friday night.
Sacramento Bee6 months agoCaliforniaFlashlight leads rescuers to 65-year-old driver stranded for days, California cops sayA 65-year-old man was stranded for four days in Los Padres National Forest after driving around a locked gate. The man was rescued after using a flashlight to signal for help. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com6 months agoDigital lifeSan Jose woman, rescued from raging ocean, uses watch to find phone buried in sandCeleste Glazer and her daughter Bridget were saved from a potential drowning incident in Capitola. Glazer's lost phone was found using a notification on her iPad. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk6 months agoUK newsHeartfelt tributes paid to three men who died after 4x4 swept away' in River EskThree men died when their 4x4 vehicle was swept away in the River Esk as they attempted to cross the water. The men were part of an off-road club and had been attempting to cross a ford at the river. [ more ]