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fromwww.dailybreeze.com
3 days ago

31 workers are safe after massive California water tunnel under construction collapses

Thirty-one workers were safely rescued after a tunnel collapse at the Clearwater Tunneling Project in Wilmington, with no visible injuries reported. The workers were provided medical assessments following their extraction by emergency responders.
Los Angeles
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Flash floods in US kill at least three in New Mexico mountain town

Municipal officials in Ruidoso reported that monsoon rains caused the Rio Ruidoso river to swell to 20 feet, exceeding the previous record by five feet.
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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Texas floods: Death toll rises to 91 as 'significant' downpours forecast

The White House has confirmed that 91 total fatalities have occurred due to the flooding caused by catastrophic storms. In Hill Country, the worst-hit area, up to four more inches of rain is expected later today.
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New York Islanders
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

1 critically hurt after boat fire near NYC's Hart Island forces nearly 2 dozen into water

One person critically injured in a boat fire near Hart Island, prompting 22 people to abandon ship into the water.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Missing woman was 'miraculously' found in California's mountains. Then came the chorus of skeptics

Skepticism grows around Tiffany Slaton's survival story despite her rescue after three weeks in the wilderness.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Small plane lands in Lake Ontario, Toronto police say | CBC News

A small, private plane landed in Lake Ontario near downtown Toronto, and one person has been rescued.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

I almost died falling into quicksand - and it changed my life for the better

For me, those moments were terrifying, as I watched my best friend struggle to get out of the quicksand. It was an incredibly scary experience.
Relationships
from6abc Philadelphia
2 months ago

Woman holds a death grip on side of cliff before dramatic rescue: Video

A hiker stranded on the Pacific Crest Trail was successfully rescued after sending an emergency text to 911, showcasing the efficacy of modern rescue technology.
California
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Rowers rushed to the hospital after boat suddenly capsizes in Long Island Sound

A civilian in a boat rescued the 19 Fordham rowers from the water after their boat flipped Saturday afternoon, the FDNY said.
New York Rangers
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

I Thought I Was Going to Die Here': 6 Days Trapped in a Car, Just Out of Sight

Brieonna Cassell survived six days trapped in her car using resourcefulness and determination.
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago

Video shows moment baby ejected from van during a police chase; father arrested

A police chase in Ohio resulted in a 9-month-old being ejected from a van, prompting an urgent rescue by authorities.
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