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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Wexford youngsters branded as heroes after taking life-saving action to help swimmers in difficulty

Kuba Dmowski, Sean Holden, and Tiernan Codd, upon witnessing a group swimming into a dangerous area, took immediate action by calling emergency services, resulting in a successful rescue.
Public health
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California tsunami: Here's where damage and casualties could be the worst

California faces significant tsunami risks, affecting over 680,000 residents in hazard zones.
Distant-source tsunamis provide warning, but near-source tsunamis pose immediate threats.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

'We are heartbroken' - priest in tribute to two teenagers who died in Donegal swimming tragedy

Tragic drowning incident off Buncrana claims two young lives, highlighting dangers of swimming in coastal waters.
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
3 months ago

Cliff-jumper still missing after rescue operation near Santa Cruz coast

At least a dozen rescue units responded to Lighthouse Field State Beach after reports that two swimmers jumped off a cliff and struggled to return to shore.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Surprise! Gender reveal party's pink flare mistaken for marine emergency

A gender reveal party causes alarm as emergency services mistake a pink flare for distress, reminding the public about the implications of using flares.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

6 Killed as Giant Waves Batter Australia

On Sunday morning, a man who was fishing in Wattamolla, about 20 miles south of Sydney, died after being swept into the sea... This brought the total to five drownings in New South Wales since Friday.
UK news
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