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Man dies and 5 rescued, including child, after boat overturns off the SoCal coast

A boat accident off Redondo Beach resulted in one death and five survivors, including a child, with investigations underway.
Rescue operations succeeded in saving five people after a boat capsized in rough ocean conditions.

Officials investigating suspected drowning after canoe capsizes in Halifax

One adult and two children were rescued from a capsized canoe in Halifax, while the man's body was recovered following a suspected drowning incident.

Pilot rescued after helicopter crashes off Key Biscayne's coast, authorities say

The Robinson R-44 helicopter crashed off the coast of Key Biscayne after the pilot reported engine issues.
The pilot was the sole occupant aboard the helicopter, was rescued with minor injuries, and the FAA and NTSB are investigating.

BART service restored after rescue from tracks at North Berkeley station

First responders rescued a person in a wheelchair from the trackway at the North Berkeley BART station.
BART had restored service after a possible collision involving a train, wheelchair, and individual at the station.

Man dies and 5 rescued, including child, after boat overturns off the SoCal coast

A boat accident off Redondo Beach resulted in one death and five survivors, including a child, with investigations underway.
Rescue operations succeeded in saving five people after a boat capsized in rough ocean conditions.

Officials investigating suspected drowning after canoe capsizes in Halifax

One adult and two children were rescued from a capsized canoe in Halifax, while the man's body was recovered following a suspected drowning incident.

Pilot rescued after helicopter crashes off Key Biscayne's coast, authorities say

The Robinson R-44 helicopter crashed off the coast of Key Biscayne after the pilot reported engine issues.
The pilot was the sole occupant aboard the helicopter, was rescued with minor injuries, and the FAA and NTSB are investigating.

BART service restored after rescue from tracks at North Berkeley station

First responders rescued a person in a wheelchair from the trackway at the North Berkeley BART station.
BART had restored service after a possible collision involving a train, wheelchair, and individual at the station.
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#novi-sad
from www.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

Roof collapse kills at least eight people at Serbian train station

Tragic roof collapse at Novi Sad train station results in multiple casualties and ongoing rescue efforts.

Serbia: Railway station roof partially collapses, killing 8 DW 11/01/2024

A roof collapse at Novi Sad railway station resulted in at least eight fatalities and injuries, prompting a major rescue operation.

Roof collapse kills at least eight people at Serbian train station

Tragic roof collapse at Novi Sad train station results in multiple casualties and ongoing rescue efforts.

Serbia: Railway station roof partially collapses, killing 8 DW 11/01/2024

A roof collapse at Novi Sad railway station resulted in at least eight fatalities and injuries, prompting a major rescue operation.
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#coast-guard

5 sent to hospital after 'challenging' rescue of teens from capsized boat off Cape Cod

Two teens were successfully rescued from a capsized sailboat after challenging surf conditions, prompting a large emergency response.

Dramatic video shows US Coast Guard rescue a man and his dog after their boat started sinking during Hurricane Helene

The US Coast Guard rescued a man and his dog during Hurricane Helene after their boat began sinking in the Gulf of Mexico.

A breaching whale capsized a boat, tossing 2 people overboard off New Hampshire coast

A breaching whale capsized a boat off New Hampshire's coast, prompting a rescue operation by the Coast Guard and nearby boaters.

5 sent to hospital after 'challenging' rescue of teens from capsized boat off Cape Cod

Two teens were successfully rescued from a capsized sailboat after challenging surf conditions, prompting a large emergency response.

Dramatic video shows US Coast Guard rescue a man and his dog after their boat started sinking during Hurricane Helene

The US Coast Guard rescued a man and his dog during Hurricane Helene after their boat began sinking in the Gulf of Mexico.

A breaching whale capsized a boat, tossing 2 people overboard off New Hampshire coast

A breaching whale capsized a boat off New Hampshire's coast, prompting a rescue operation by the Coast Guard and nearby boaters.
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#emergency-services

Woman with 'significant injuries' rescued from Mass. hiking trail

First responders effectively rescued an injured hiker at Rocky Narrows Reservation, showcasing regional teamwork and rapid medical response.

Woman drops phone, gets stuck upside-down in rock crevice looking for it

A woman was rescued from a crevice in Hunter Valley after slipping while taking photos, highlighting the dangers of rock exploration.

Woman wedged upside down between boulders for seven hours after trying to retrieve phone in regional NSW

A woman was rescued after being trapped for seven hours in a crevice while attempting to retrieve her phone.

Search for man in 60s missing after boat capsizes on the Thames in Surrey

A man in his 60s is missing after a rowing boat capsized on the River Thames, while five others were rescued.

River Thames search for missing person launched after boat capsizes latest

A rescue operation is in progress for one person missing after a boat capsized in the River Thames, five others have been rescued.

Woman (60s) drowns off Dublin coast

A woman in her 60s drowned while swimming at Portmarnock Strand and was pronounced dead after being rescued.

Woman with 'significant injuries' rescued from Mass. hiking trail

First responders effectively rescued an injured hiker at Rocky Narrows Reservation, showcasing regional teamwork and rapid medical response.

Woman drops phone, gets stuck upside-down in rock crevice looking for it

A woman was rescued from a crevice in Hunter Valley after slipping while taking photos, highlighting the dangers of rock exploration.

Woman wedged upside down between boulders for seven hours after trying to retrieve phone in regional NSW

A woman was rescued after being trapped for seven hours in a crevice while attempting to retrieve her phone.

Search for man in 60s missing after boat capsizes on the Thames in Surrey

A man in his 60s is missing after a rowing boat capsized on the River Thames, while five others were rescued.

River Thames search for missing person launched after boat capsizes latest

A rescue operation is in progress for one person missing after a boat capsized in the River Thames, five others have been rescued.

Woman (60s) drowns off Dublin coast

A woman in her 60s drowned while swimming at Portmarnock Strand and was pronounced dead after being rescued.
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#missing-person

Needle in a haystack': how a six-day search for a missing woman in rugged Kosciuszko ended in relief

Lovisa Sjoberg's disappearance and subsequent rescue highlight the importance of community involvement and resilience in emergency situations.

Woman bitten by snake found alive after week-long search in remote Snowy Mountains

A woman missing for over a week in the Snowy Mountains was found alive after sustaining injuries from a suspected snake bite.

Coast Guard helicopters deployed in major search operation for missing teenager in Wexford Harbour

Coast Guard and RNLI are actively searching for a missing teenager in Wexford using helicopters and boats.

Search for tourist swallowed by sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur stalls amid safety fears

The search for an Indian tourist swallowed by a sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur has been suspended due to safety risks for rescuers.

Woman missing after falling into sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur

A woman went missing after falling into a sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur, prompting ongoing rescue efforts.

Missing man found 'safe and uninjured' in Placer County wilderness after nearly five days

Warren Elliott, a 70-year-old jeeper missing for nearly five days in Placer County, was found safe and uninjured at Hell Hole Reservoir.

Needle in a haystack': how a six-day search for a missing woman in rugged Kosciuszko ended in relief

Lovisa Sjoberg's disappearance and subsequent rescue highlight the importance of community involvement and resilience in emergency situations.

Woman bitten by snake found alive after week-long search in remote Snowy Mountains

A woman missing for over a week in the Snowy Mountains was found alive after sustaining injuries from a suspected snake bite.

Coast Guard helicopters deployed in major search operation for missing teenager in Wexford Harbour

Coast Guard and RNLI are actively searching for a missing teenager in Wexford using helicopters and boats.

Search for tourist swallowed by sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur stalls amid safety fears

The search for an Indian tourist swallowed by a sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur has been suspended due to safety risks for rescuers.

Woman missing after falling into sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur

A woman went missing after falling into a sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur, prompting ongoing rescue efforts.

Missing man found 'safe and uninjured' in Placer County wilderness after nearly five days

Warren Elliott, a 70-year-old jeeper missing for nearly five days in Placer County, was found safe and uninjured at Hell Hole Reservoir.
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Kenya: Multistory building collapses in Nairobi DW 10/20/2024

A partially collapsed building in Nairobi leaves families trapped, with rescue efforts ongoing amidst concerns over prior condemnations and unsafe construction practices.

Woman dies after going overboard from cruise ship off Channel Islands

A woman tragically died after going overboard from the MSC Virtuosa cruise ship despite extensive search and rescue efforts.
from Washington Post
3 weeks ago

12 rescued after being trapped for hours in Colorado gold mine

Twelve people were safely rescued from a Colorado gold mine after an elevator malfunction, but one person tragically lost their life during the incident.
from www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Malfunction at Historic Gold Mine in Colorado Leaves 1 Dead and a Dozen Trapped

A tragic equipment malfunction during a tourist mine tour in Colorado resulted in one fatality and left twelve individuals trapped underground.
#himalayas

Two climbers rescued after 3 days stranded on Himalayan peak DW 10/07/2024

Climbers were trapped for three days after a rockslide in the Himalayas, losing virtually all their gear before being rescued after an 80-hour operation.

Climbers rescued after being stranded in Himalayas for three days

The rescue operation successfully saved two mountaineers after they were stranded for three days in the Himalayas.
Collaboration between Indian air force and other agencies was crucial in the rescue operation.

Two climbers rescued after 3 days stranded on Himalayan peak DW 10/07/2024

Climbers were trapped for three days after a rockslide in the Himalayas, losing virtually all their gear before being rescued after an 80-hour operation.

Climbers rescued after being stranded in Himalayas for three days

The rescue operation successfully saved two mountaineers after they were stranded for three days in the Himalayas.
Collaboration between Indian air force and other agencies was crucial in the rescue operation.
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from www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Yazidi woman rescued from Gaza 10 years after being taken captive by ISIL

The rescue operation for a Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS involved cooperation from Iraq, the US, Jordan, and Israel amidst complex geopolitical tensions.
#helicopter-rescue

Hiker trapped on mountain ledge high above Northern California forest freed in helicopter rescue

A hiker trapped on a steep granite face in California was rescued by sheriff's deputies using a helicopter in a dramatic operation.

Man chases after pet parrot and stumbles off 'steep cliff,' California officials say

A man fell off a cliff while trying to rescue his pet parrot in O'Neill Regional Park.
Firefighters performed a remote rescue operation using a helicopter to save the man.

Hiker trapped on mountain ledge high above Northern California forest freed in helicopter rescue

A hiker trapped on a steep granite face in California was rescued by sheriff's deputies using a helicopter in a dramatic operation.

Man chases after pet parrot and stumbles off 'steep cliff,' California officials say

A man fell off a cliff while trying to rescue his pet parrot in O'Neill Regional Park.
Firefighters performed a remote rescue operation using a helicopter to save the man.
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Boat stranded on Bay Area beach after 5 people rescued

Five people were rescued from a sportfishing boat taking on water at Ocean Beach, highlighting the importance of safety measures like personal flotation devices.

The Coast Guard save a man and his dog from a sinking boat off the coast of Florida

The U.S. Coast Guard successfully rescued a man and his dog from a sinking sailboat before Hurricane Helene made landfall.
#emergency-response

21 stranded when boat runs aground in Boston Harbor

Police efficiently ensured the safety of over 20 passengers after their boat ran aground in Boston Harbor.

Firefighters Save Resident from Bath Beach Fire

Firefighters effectively rescued a trapped individual during a multi-family dwelling fire in Bath Beach, demonstrating prompt emergency response.

Ambulance and fire crews flock to man stuck in mud in Erith

A man was rescued from mud by emergency crews in Erith and treated on scene by paramedics.

Man saved after being thrown from truck that flew off California cliff, video shows

A sheriff's helicopter assisted in the rescue of a man who fell off a coastal cliff in Northern California.

Man Ejected From Vehicle Located on Remote Sonoma County Cliff After Car's Crash Alert

A crash-alert system helped authorities locate and rescue a seriously injured driver whose car had gone off a cliff on the Sonoma County coast.

5 workers dead, dozens still missing after a building collapsed in South Africa

Rescue efforts underway after a building collapse in South Africa.

21 stranded when boat runs aground in Boston Harbor

Police efficiently ensured the safety of over 20 passengers after their boat ran aground in Boston Harbor.

Firefighters Save Resident from Bath Beach Fire

Firefighters effectively rescued a trapped individual during a multi-family dwelling fire in Bath Beach, demonstrating prompt emergency response.

Ambulance and fire crews flock to man stuck in mud in Erith

A man was rescued from mud by emergency crews in Erith and treated on scene by paramedics.

Man saved after being thrown from truck that flew off California cliff, video shows

A sheriff's helicopter assisted in the rescue of a man who fell off a coastal cliff in Northern California.

Man Ejected From Vehicle Located on Remote Sonoma County Cliff After Car's Crash Alert

A crash-alert system helped authorities locate and rescue a seriously injured driver whose car had gone off a cliff on the Sonoma County coast.

5 workers dead, dozens still missing after a building collapsed in South Africa

Rescue efforts underway after a building collapse in South Africa.
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#python-attack
from ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Python

Huge python grabs Thai woman in her kitchen, squeezes her two hours before she can be freed

A 64-year-old woman was attacked and constricted by a giant python in her kitchen, leading to a dramatic rescue.
The python attack highlights the danger of snake encounters in Thailand.

Thai woman rescued after two hours trapped in four-metre python's coils

A Thai woman was trapped and bitten by a python in her home for about two hours before being rescued.

Huge python grabs Thai woman in her kitchen, squeezes her two hours before she can be freed

A 64-year-old woman was attacked and constricted by a giant python in her kitchen, leading to a dramatic rescue.
The python attack highlights the danger of snake encounters in Thailand.

Thai woman rescued after two hours trapped in four-metre python's coils

A Thai woman was trapped and bitten by a python in her home for about two hours before being rescued.
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#firefighters

Firefighters work to rescue man buried for hours in trench in Los Feliz

Firefighters worked to rescue a trapped construction worker in Los Feliz, undertaking a careful operation amid extreme heat conditions.

Soap couldn't free trapped kitten from tire rim. So rescuers use spoon - and a saw

Firefighters used a saw and spoon to rescue a kitten trapped in a car tire, emphasizing the importance of not harming the kitten during the operation.

More Than 100 Firefighters Extinguish Blaze at Sunset Park Apartment

Firefighters rescued 11 residents and two sustained minor injuries in Sunset Park fire.

Dog named Daisy gets head stuck in wheel and has to be freed by firefighters

Daisy got her head stuck in a wheel and had to be rescued by firefighters.
Lt. Brandon Volpe used personal plasma cutters to free Daisy from the rim.

Firefighters Rescue Two Men From Bed-Stuy Scaffolding Collapse

Firefighters rescued two civilians after a scaffold collapsed in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Victims were freed and rushed to hospitals in serious but stable condition.

Police launch investigation after man dies in Woolwich Common flat fire

Police investigation launched after fatal flat fire in Woolwich Common
25 firefighters responded, one man deceased, fire destroyed half of second-floor flat

Firefighters work to rescue man buried for hours in trench in Los Feliz

Firefighters worked to rescue a trapped construction worker in Los Feliz, undertaking a careful operation amid extreme heat conditions.

Soap couldn't free trapped kitten from tire rim. So rescuers use spoon - and a saw

Firefighters used a saw and spoon to rescue a kitten trapped in a car tire, emphasizing the importance of not harming the kitten during the operation.

More Than 100 Firefighters Extinguish Blaze at Sunset Park Apartment

Firefighters rescued 11 residents and two sustained minor injuries in Sunset Park fire.

Dog named Daisy gets head stuck in wheel and has to be freed by firefighters

Daisy got her head stuck in a wheel and had to be rescued by firefighters.
Lt. Brandon Volpe used personal plasma cutters to free Daisy from the rim.

Firefighters Rescue Two Men From Bed-Stuy Scaffolding Collapse

Firefighters rescued two civilians after a scaffold collapsed in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Victims were freed and rushed to hospitals in serious but stable condition.

Police launch investigation after man dies in Woolwich Common flat fire

Police investigation launched after fatal flat fire in Woolwich Common
25 firefighters responded, one man deceased, fire destroyed half of second-floor flat
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Grenfell firefighter makes heartbreaking confession as he opens up on PTSD diagnosis

The Grenfell fire tragedy exposes systemic failures in governance and construction, deeply impacting the mental health of first responders.
#france

Major rescue in Channel for 50 migrants as boat capsizes and 10 in critical condition

More than 50 migrants were rescued from the Channel after a boat capsized, with at least 10 in critical condition.

At least 10 people dead as search and rescue operation continues in Channel after migrant boat sinks latest updates

A tragic boat capsizing in the English Channel has resulted in at least ten deaths and a large-scale rescue operation involving over 50 people.

Major rescue in Channel for 50 migrants as boat capsizes and 10 in critical condition

More than 50 migrants were rescued from the Channel after a boat capsized, with at least 10 in critical condition.

At least 10 people dead as search and rescue operation continues in Channel after migrant boat sinks latest updates

A tragic boat capsizing in the English Channel has resulted in at least ten deaths and a large-scale rescue operation involving over 50 people.
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#boat-capsizing

Rescue under way in Channel as boat carrying at least 100 capsizes reports

A rescue operation is ongoing after a boat carrying at least 100 people capsized in the Channel, with many suffering critical injuries.

Video shows humpback whale crashing into boat, sending 2 overboard

A whale capsized a fishing boat off the New Hampshire shore, emphasizing unexpected risks while out at sea.

Seven found clinging to capsized boat in chilly California bay, rescuers say

Seven people rescued after boat capsizes in Tomales Bay, Northern California.

Rescue under way in Channel as boat carrying at least 100 capsizes reports

A rescue operation is ongoing after a boat carrying at least 100 people capsized in the Channel, with many suffering critical injuries.

Video shows humpback whale crashing into boat, sending 2 overboard

A whale capsized a fishing boat off the New Hampshire shore, emphasizing unexpected risks while out at sea.

Seven found clinging to capsized boat in chilly California bay, rescuers say

Seven people rescued after boat capsizes in Tomales Bay, Northern California.
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#iceland
from time.com
2 months ago
OMG science

What We Know So Far About the Cave Collapse in Iceland, as Two Tourists Remain Missing

A tragic ice cave collapse in Iceland has resulted in one death and two missing individuals among a group of 25 tourists.

Iceland: 2 missing in ice cave collapse DW 08/26/2024

A glacier ice cave collapse in Iceland left two injured and two missing during a tourist tour involving 25 people.

What We Know So Far About the Cave Collapse in Iceland, as Two Tourists Remain Missing

A tragic ice cave collapse in Iceland has resulted in one death and two missing individuals among a group of 25 tourists.

Iceland: 2 missing in ice cave collapse DW 08/26/2024

A glacier ice cave collapse in Iceland left two injured and two missing during a tourist tour involving 25 people.
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#mike-lynch

Tech mogul Mike Lynch's body is found as the search goes on for 1 more yacht passenger

Mike Lynch's recovery from the sunken yacht Bayesian after a violent storm highlights the dangers of such maritime activities.
from Independent
2 months ago

Missing Irish superyacht tycoon Mike Lynch: the 'Bill Gates of Britain' who had been starting a second life

Mike Lynch, known as the 'Bill Gates of Britain,' is missing after his superyacht sank in Sicily.
A freak tornado caused the superyacht to sink, resulting in a rescue operation.
The incident has drawn global attention due to Lynch's prominence and the dramatic rescue.
from www.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We didn't see it coming': the tumultuous Sicilian night that took down the Bayesian

A luxury superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily during a tornado, resulting in one confirmed death and several missing, including tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch.

Tech mogul Mike Lynch's body is found as the search goes on for 1 more yacht passenger

Mike Lynch's recovery from the sunken yacht Bayesian after a violent storm highlights the dangers of such maritime activities.

Missing Irish superyacht tycoon Mike Lynch: the 'Bill Gates of Britain' who had been starting a second life

Mike Lynch, known as the 'Bill Gates of Britain,' is missing after his superyacht sank in Sicily.
A freak tornado caused the superyacht to sink, resulting in a rescue operation.
The incident has drawn global attention due to Lynch's prominence and the dramatic rescue.

We didn't see it coming': the tumultuous Sicilian night that took down the Bayesian

A luxury superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily during a tornado, resulting in one confirmed death and several missing, including tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch.
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#missing-persons

Sicily yacht shipwreck: Fifth body brought ashore DW 08/22/2024

Yacht sinking off Italy claims multiple lives, raising questions about safety protocols and rescue efforts.

Divers Find 2 Bodies From Yacht That Sank Off Sicily

Two bodies recovered from a sunken yacht off Sicily, highlighting the risks vessels face in severe weather conditions.

Bayesian yacht sinking: six presumed dead as divers try to access cabins

Six presumed dead after luxury yacht sank during a storm off Sicily, raising concerns about rescue efforts and missing passengers.

1 dead, 2 Americans and 4 British missing after yacht sinks off Sicily

A luxury yacht sank off the Sicilian coast in a storm, resulting in one death and six missing persons, prompting extensive rescue operations.

One dead, six missing after British-flagged yacht sinks off Sicily's coast

A luxury sailboat sank off Sicily after a storm, leading to multiple rescues and several missing individuals.

Sicily: 1 dead, 7 missing after whirlwind sinks yacht DW 08/19/2024

One body found, six missing after luxury yacht Bayesian sank near Sicily due to severe weather conditions.

Sicily yacht shipwreck: Fifth body brought ashore DW 08/22/2024

Yacht sinking off Italy claims multiple lives, raising questions about safety protocols and rescue efforts.

Divers Find 2 Bodies From Yacht That Sank Off Sicily

Two bodies recovered from a sunken yacht off Sicily, highlighting the risks vessels face in severe weather conditions.

Bayesian yacht sinking: six presumed dead as divers try to access cabins

Six presumed dead after luxury yacht sank during a storm off Sicily, raising concerns about rescue efforts and missing passengers.

1 dead, 2 Americans and 4 British missing after yacht sinks off Sicily

A luxury yacht sank off the Sicilian coast in a storm, resulting in one death and six missing persons, prompting extensive rescue operations.

One dead, six missing after British-flagged yacht sinks off Sicily's coast

A luxury sailboat sank off Sicily after a storm, leading to multiple rescues and several missing individuals.

Sicily: 1 dead, 7 missing after whirlwind sinks yacht DW 08/19/2024

One body found, six missing after luxury yacht Bayesian sank near Sicily due to severe weather conditions.
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Mother aboard sinking yacht saves toddler, holding child above water

A yacht sank off the northern coast of Sicily during a storm, leading to a rescue operation for missing passengers.

Hiker runs out of water, collapses on 115-degree Death Valley trek, rescuers say

A hiker collapsed in Death Valley after running out of water, emphasizing the dangers of hiking in extreme heat.

Giant tortoise makes a break for it - and is captured three miles away

Stitch, a giant tortoise, escaped and created a road hazard on Interstate 10 near Phoenix, leading to a unique rescue operation.

Watch: Shocking moment armed police use flashbang grenades to storm flat in Kensington

Police in West London used flashbang grenades in a dramatic raid to rescue a person held against their will.
#fatalities
from www.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

A plane has crashed with 62 people aboard in Brazil's Sao Paulo state

A plane with 62 people crashed in Brazil, causing fatalities, with details still emerging.

Germany: Several dead in Flixbus crash on autobahn DW 03/27/2024

At least five people died in a Flixbus crash near Leipzig, Germany. The bus was headed from Berlin to Zurich.
Rescue operations were in progress on the A9 autobahn after the Flixbus veered off the highway and crashed.

More than 40 killed in fire in Bangladesh capital

At least 43 people killed in fire in a seven-storey building in Dhaka.
Fire originated in a biriyani restaurant and spread quickly, trapping many people.

Five drown as migrant boat capsizes during rescue operation off Malta

Five people died and eight were injured in a boat capsizing during a rescue operation off Malta.
21 migrants were rescued by Malta's armed forces after a migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean.

A plane has crashed with 62 people aboard in Brazil's Sao Paulo state

A plane with 62 people crashed in Brazil, causing fatalities, with details still emerging.

Germany: Several dead in Flixbus crash on autobahn DW 03/27/2024

At least five people died in a Flixbus crash near Leipzig, Germany. The bus was headed from Berlin to Zurich.
Rescue operations were in progress on the A9 autobahn after the Flixbus veered off the highway and crashed.

More than 40 killed in fire in Bangladesh capital

At least 43 people killed in fire in a seven-storey building in Dhaka.
Fire originated in a biriyani restaurant and spread quickly, trapping many people.

Five drown as migrant boat capsizes during rescue operation off Malta

Five people died and eight were injured in a boat capsizing during a rescue operation off Malta.
21 migrants were rescued by Malta's armed forces after a migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean.
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Hotel Collapse in Germany Kills 2 and Prompts Frantic Rescue Mission

A collapsed hotel in Germany resulted in two deaths, with a frantic rescue operation ongoing to save the trapped individual.

5 rescued as boat burns and sinks off Catalina Island

Quick response led to successful rescue of passengers from a burning boat off Catalina Island.

Rescuers save 400-pound sea turtle tangled in fishing gear off Cape Cod

Rescue teams saved a leatherback turtle entangled in fishing gear, highlighting the threats these animals face from accidental capture in fishing gear.
Leatherback turtles are highly migratory and face risks from human activities such as fishing, leading to a significant decline in their global population.

Panic in Bishkek: Why were Pakistani students attacked in Kyrgyzstan?

More than 300 Pakistani students returned after a violent attack on international students in Kyrgyzstan, prompting the Pakistani government to organize their repatriation.

'Unprepared' Boston-area hikers rescued from notoriously challenging N.H. trail

Unprepared hikers rescued in New Hampshire's White Mountains after making dangerous decisions on difficult trail.
#avalanche

Crews Searching for 2 Skiers After Avalanche in Utah

Emergency crews are rescuing skiers after an avalanche near Lone Peak in Utah.

Climber injured in avalanche rescued from Mount Shasta, California sheriff says

No amount of experience can make climbers immune to hazards on Mount Shasta.

Crews Searching for 2 Skiers After Avalanche in Utah

Emergency crews are rescuing skiers after an avalanche near Lone Peak in Utah.

Climber injured in avalanche rescued from Mount Shasta, California sheriff says

No amount of experience can make climbers immune to hazards on Mount Shasta.
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#police-chase

Accused drunk driver evading police plunges into ocean with 3 in pickup, CA cops say

Accused drunken driver fleeing police drove off a Monterey wharf into the ocean with three passengers onboard.
The driver faces charges of drunk driving and obstructing an officer; all occupants were rescued and treated for injuries.

Woman flees police chase in Venice Beach, drives into ocean with two dogs

A dramatic police chase ended in the ocean after a woman drove her car into the waves with dogs in the backseat.
The driver attempted to swim farther offshore, prompting a rescue operation by law enforcement and lifeguards.

Accused drunk driver evading police plunges into ocean with 3 in pickup, CA cops say

Accused drunken driver fleeing police drove off a Monterey wharf into the ocean with three passengers onboard.
The driver faces charges of drunk driving and obstructing an officer; all occupants were rescued and treated for injuries.

Woman flees police chase in Venice Beach, drives into ocean with two dogs

A dramatic police chase ended in the ocean after a woman drove her car into the waves with dogs in the backseat.
The driver attempted to swim farther offshore, prompting a rescue operation by law enforcement and lifeguards.
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Toddler in hospital after being rescued from lake in Merseyside

Police officers rescued a three-year-old girl from a lake in Merseyside after she fell in the water.
Officers performed CPR on the girl before paramedics arrived and she was taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital for treatment.

Dog dies after being cut off by tide as coastguard rescue owner

Rescuers were unable to retrieve a dog after saving its injured owner from the rocks at Perranporth Beach, Cornwall.
St Agnes Coastguard Search and Rescue made efforts to locate and save the dog but were unsuccessful, leading to a tragic outcome.

Missing 14-year-old found state away in closet of man she met on Reddit, feds say

A 32-year-old man was arrested for engaging in sexual acts with a 14-year-old girl he met on Reddit
The girl reported missing in Arizona was found in the man's apartment and rescued by officials

Nigerian army rescues students kidnapped two weeks ago

Nigeria army rescued kidnapped students and woman in Sokoto state. No ransom paid for the rescue operation.

More than 80 dogs rescued from California home. 2 people arrested, 2 sent to hospitals

Over 80 dogs rescued from dire conditions with health toll on animals.
High ammonia levels prevented personnel from entering the home, leading to arrests and medical treatment.

Moment residents rescued from burning Kensington flats captured on police bodycam

Police officers ran into a burning building in South Kensington to rescue residents.
A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson for the blaze at a five-storey building in Emperor's Gate.

Driver waits two days for rescue after 400-foot plunge to beach, California cops say

A missing driver in Big Sur was rescued after being spotted by a California Highway Patrol airplane waving a makeshift flag near the wreck on a remote beach.
The driver had swerved to avoid a deer, causing the vehicle to roll 400 feet down a steep slope, leaving him stranded until he was rescued two days later.

Man dies in Woolwich flat blaze as Met launches investigation

Police are investigating after a fatal fire in a flat in south-east London.
One man was pronounced dead at the scene and three others were rescued by firefighters.

Boy, 7, miraculously left nearly unscathed after falling 3 floors from NYC building: cops

A 7-year-old boy survived a fall from a high-rise building with minor injuries.
Neighbors came to the boy's rescue after he fell from a balcony.

Painters suffer burns after coming into contact with power line in North San Jose

Painters suffered burns after touching a high-voltage power line in San Jose.
The rescue operation involved cutting power and taking the injured painters to the hospital.

2 children died after falling into a river at a campground near Northern California's Shasta Dam

Two children died after falling into a rushing river near Shasta Dam.
Rescue efforts were made, and the bodies were recovered by a dive team.
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