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4 days ago

Nearly a dozen rescued after boat starts to sink in Brooklyn

Around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, a boat began to sink in Brooklyn, prompting the rescue of 11 passengers by police and fire units. One minor injury was reported.
New York City
#survival
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Sheer luck': how German backpacker Carolina Wilga was found after 11 nights lost in dense Australian outback

Carolina Wilga survived 11 nights lost in the Western Australian outback before being rescued.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Parents of Rescued Hiker Thank Sierra Cabin Owner for Lifesaving Shelter

Tiffany Slaton survived three weeks in a blizzard after going missing; her rescue emphasized the importance of unexpected kindness from strangers.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Parents of Rescued Hiker Thank Sierra Cabin Owner for Lifesaving Shelter

Tiffany Slaton survived three weeks in a blizzard after going missing; her rescue emphasized the importance of unexpected kindness from strangers.
#brooklyn
fromNew York Post
4 days ago
Brooklyn

Fishing boat docked at NYC pier begins sinking with 11 passengers on board after dark: cops

A fishing boat with 11 passengers sank near a Brooklyn pier; all were safely rescued, with one man transported to a hospital.
fromNBC New York
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Man falls to his death while trying to escape burning building in Brooklyn

A tragic incident occurred during a rescue in Brooklyn, where a man fell to his death after a firefighter's ladder malfunctioned.
NYC LGBT
fromNBC New York
2 months ago

Man falls to his death while trying to escape burning building in Brooklyn

A tragic incident occurred during a rescue in Brooklyn, where a man fell to his death after a firefighter's ladder malfunctioned.
#emergency-services
fromwww.dailynews.com
5 days ago

California woman rescued after getting stuck in chimney

A woman was rescued from a chimney in San Fernando after becoming trapped.
#hiking
fromSFGATE
6 days ago
California

Video shows helicopter rescue after teens were stranded at Point Reyes

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
SF parents

Lost hiker missing for 3 weeks in Calif. mountains survives - thanks to cabin left unlocked for this exact reason

fromSFGATE
6 days ago
California

Video shows helicopter rescue after teens were stranded at Point Reyes

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
SF parents

Lost hiker missing for 3 weeks in Calif. mountains survives - thanks to cabin left unlocked for this exact reason

Pets
fromAol
2 weeks ago

Update on Tiny Kitten Who 'Walked Onto NYC Subway' Has People in Tears

A lost Calico kitten on a New York subway train found a forever home and touched many hearts.
#missing-person
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Man and his dog rescued by Jet Ski from Mendocino cliff

A man and his dog were rescued from a cliff in Mendocino after the dog fell into the water.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Firefighters help evacuate riders from aerial ride at Mass. zoo

Emergency personnel arrived on scene after receiving calls around 3 p.m. from people stuck on the ride, which had a mechanical issue preventing it from moving.
Boston
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Rescuers find mom and son lost in Northern California forest thanks to notes they left on a remote road

The notes weighed down by rocks with HELP written at the top said they were stranded up the road with no phone service.
California
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Revitalizing the Emotional Lives of Deeply Traumatized Foxes

Foxes teach valuable life lessons about resilience, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Rescuers find mom and son lost in California forest thanks to help' notes

A mother and her son were rescued after getting lost in a California forest, thanks to notes they left behind for search teams.
#fire
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago

Mom and 9-Year-Old Son Rescued After Leaving SOS Notes in California Forest

Two handwritten notes helped rescue a mother and her son stranded in the Sierra Nevada for over 24 hours.
#cats
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Bodycam Video Captures Rescue of Children Locked In Hot Car Outside Atlanta Mall

Two young children were rescued from a hot car after being locked inside for nearly 40 minutes in an Atlanta mall parking lot.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Australia: Missing German backpacker found alive DW 07/11/2025

A German backpacker, Carolina Wilga, missing for almost two weeks in Australia, has been found alive.
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Overnight firefighting efforts contain fires in Greece

Fire crews and aircraft successfully contained wildfires near residential areas in Asprochori and Thassos without significant damage to homes.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

27 workers rescued after tunnel collapse in Los Angeles

Twenty-seven workers were rescued from a collapsed wastewater management tunnel in Los Angeles with no visible injuries reported.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

One in a million': teen surfer found on remote island 14km off Australian coast

A 19-year-old surfer was found safe on a remote island off the northern New South Wales coast, which his father described as a miracle outcome. Darcy Deefholts had set out towards Wooli beach, and when he failed to return home, his family alerted police, initiating a land and water search. He was eventually located in the North Solitary Island nature reserve, approximately 14 kilometers from the coast. Police confirmed that he was found stable and is currently receiving care at Grafton base hospital.
Miscellaneous
#drowning
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Clinging to a tree, and praying: how a family survived the Texas flash floods

A flash flood deeply affected residents, leading to daring rescue efforts and harrowing moments of survival.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

DEC forest rangers rescue Brooklyn teen upstate

On July 1, a DEC forest ranger responded to an emergency call at the Peekamoose Blue Hole swimming area in Denning and rescued a 13-year-old from Brooklyn who was unconscious due to cold water exposure.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tiny pet dog credited with helping to save hiker trapped in Swiss glacier

A chihuahua helped save its owner from an 8-metre-deep crevasse in the Swiss Alps by alerting rescuers to his location.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

After climber survives gruesome injury in Sierras, it takes five helicopters to rescue her

The solo female climber fell while nearing the summit of California's second-tallest mountain, injuring her leg severely and losing her backpack, leaving her alone and without supplies.
California
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Bodies of 7 victims found in wreckage of Northern California fireworks warehouse

Seven victims were recovered after a fireworks warehouse explosion in Northern California.
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Family of 6 Rescued After Stranded Nearly 24 Hours in Alaskan River

A family of six was rescued after 24 hours stranded on a sandbar in Alaska during a storm.
#animal-cruelty
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
Pets

134 cats found crammed into a U-Haul van, pressed against the front windshield

134 cats were found in distress inside a U-Haul van in a Taco Bell parking lot, with numerous fatalities and an arrest for animal cruelty.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Pets

156 dogs, cats rescued from horror home of elderly Utah hoarder - who faces 637 charges of animal abuse

Over 150 dogs were rescued from a severely neglected home in Utah, leading to numerous animal cruelty charges against the owner.
Pets
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

156 dogs, cats rescued from horror home of elderly Utah hoarder - who faces 637 charges of animal abuse

Over 150 dogs were rescued from a severely neglected home in Utah, leading to numerous animal cruelty charges against the owner.
#disney-cruise
Miami
fromFortune
1 month ago

A father jumped overboard to save his daughter who fell from a Disney cruise ship returning to Florida

The Disney Dream cruise ship's crew successfully rescued a girl who fell overboard and her father who jumped in after her.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

5 rescued after boat fire off Key Biscayne, Coast Guard says

At 10 a.m. on Sunday, a blaze erupted on a boat off Key Biscayne, prompting urgent response from the U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities.
Miami
#fire-incident
fromsilive
3 months ago
NYC parents

Neighbors rally around 'generous' woman who suffered burns in Staten Island house fire

fromsilive
3 months ago
NYC parents

Neighbors rally around 'generous' woman who suffered burns in Staten Island house fire

US news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Brave Kerry nurse saves injured and terrified man stranded in the dark on Carrauntoohil

An off-duty nurse played a crucial role in saving the life of an American man stranded on a mountain for over 12 hours.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

How a diver recovered 3 bodies from a deadly, 'brutal' Calif. waterfall

Volunteer diver Juan Heredia courageously recovered three drowned men's bodies in treacherous conditions, showcasing his dedication to helping families in crisis.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Moment delivery driver throws water bottles to passengers trapped on sweltering London train

A Just Eat delivery driver aided stranded train passengers by skillfully throwing water bottles during a heatwave.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

2 swimmers pulled from the water unresponsive near Plum Island Point

On a Sunday night off Plum Island Point, two swimmers were reported unresponsive after an incident in the water, attracting immediate response from local police and fire crews.
Boston food
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Tourists need rescue after trying to grab dropped phone from SF cliff

The tourists were walking along the Lands End Trail when one of them dropped his phone over the cliff, leading to a misguided attempt at retrieval.
San Francisco
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

The Kent pub doubling as a zoo that's looking for a new animal keeper

None of the animals here have been bought. They've all been saved from difficult situations, whether from other zoos or private owners who could no longer care for them.
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

One killed, one injured, six displaced in Berkeley apartment fire

One man died and another was injured in a fire at a Berkeley apartment building, resulting in six residents being displaced.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Sunday Links: Person Rescued After Falling From Cliff Along Batteries to Bluffs Trail

A person rescued from a cliff near Battery Crosby suffered minor injuries and did not require hospitalization.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Hiker suspended 150 feet from a helicopter after plummeting into a waterfall in Northern California

A hiker fell 30 feet down a waterfall and was rescued by helicopter due to serious injuries that made ambulance access impractical.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Two boaters are rescued by helicopter after vessel overturns near Homestead

Around 3:40 a.m., Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to an emergency call about a boat that had people onboard and had overturned about three miles east of Homestead's Bayfront Park.
Miami food
#pets
#heroism
UK news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Kentucky couple each lose an arm while clinging to each other when devastating 170 mph tornado tears them apart

A couple was severely injured during a Kentucky tornado, losing arms while holding each other, showcasing the disaster's horrifying impact.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Cal Fire rescues three people trapped in drainage pipe under border wall

Cal Fire personnel successfully rescued three individuals who were trapped in a drainage pipe under the U.S.-Mexico border wall, thanks to swift action.
California
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Off-duty firefighters, fishermen, and bystanders rescue 3 people from overturned car in Gloucester water

Off-duty firefighters and local fishermen rescued three people after their car plunged into the water in Gloucester.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Florida deputies race to save three kids from drowning in dangerous rip current: 'Help me! Help me!'

A T-ball team's beach outing became perilous when three kids were almost caught in a rip current, but quick action from officers saved them.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Swimmer in 'distress' vanishes off Long Island shore, sparking frantic search

Rescue workers urgently search for a missing swimmer off Long Island's North Shore.
NYC startup
fromPeople.com
2 months ago

Police Officer Adopts Dog He Rescued from N.Y.C.'s East River 6 Weeks Ago: 'Great Opportunity to Give Her a Second Chance'

A rescued dog named Hudson was adopted by one of her rescuers, NYPD officer Jared Desalvo, providing her with a loving home.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

RNLI recover a body from the water off the Wexford coast

An RNLI crew recovered a male body from the water off the Wexford coast following extensive multi-agency search efforts involving local volunteers and a Coast Guard helicopter.
UK news
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Man dies after attempting to rescue dog from surf at SF beach

A man died attempting to rescue a dog from the ocean at San Francisco's Ocean Beach.
San Francisco
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Man dies trying to rescue his dog from the ocean at notorious California beach

A man died while attempting to save his dog from the dangerous waters of Ocean Beach, highlighting the beach's notorious dangers.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Firefighter awarded State Senate's Liberty Medal for 'extraordinary' lifesaving action

The Liberty Medal is reserved for acts of exceptional courage, and the actions that Jose selflessly took that day demonstrated a rare level of foresight and heroism.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Miniature dachshund reunited with her owner after being lost for 18 months on remote island

Valerie, a lost dachshund, was reunited with her owners after 18 months on Kangaroo Island, showcasing resilience and the emotional bond between pets and their owners.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Men rescued after being found clinging to capsized boat off Cape

The quick rescue of three fishermen from a capsized boat near Hyannisport highlights the importance of wearing personal flotation devices.
fromSun Sentinel
3 months ago

32 people rescued from yacht sinking off Miami Beach

A Lamborghini yacht began sinking off Miami Beach, but all 32 people aboard were safely rescued.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Good Samaritan attempts Hudson River rescue - has to be saved also

A good Samaritan attempted to rescue a drowning man but required rescue himself.
Acts of bravery can sometimes lead to unforeseen consequences.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Plane passengers miraculously survived alligator-infested waters for 36 hours before finally being rescued

The passengers had to rely on cassava flour brought for the trip, as they faced dire circumstances without access to fresh water or the ability to escape.
Miami food
London music
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Bake Off star Paul Hollywood comes to the rescue of pilot who crashed in Kent

Pilot Iain Stingmore issued a mayday call and was rescued by celebrity chef Paul Hollywood after a crash landing.
Stingmore's calm response during crisis and Hollywood's support highlight an extraordinary rescue situation.
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Shipwrecked in the 21st century': how people made it through Europe's worst blackout in living memory

An hours-long blackout in Spain and Portugal trapped people in ski lifts and public transport, highlighting vulnerabilities in modern infrastructure.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Sheriff's deputies and dispatcher save missing child found running on California freeway

Dispatcher Shiloh Corbet played a crucial role in rescuing a missing autistic boy from a busy highway.
Snowboarding
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Student rescued from Mount Fuji twice in one week

A 27-year-old student was rescued from Mount Fuji twice in one week, first for altitude sickness and then while trying to recover his phone.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Two men rescued from 250-foot mine shaft in remote California desert

"We had to dispatch everybody from all different points in the county," Shawn Millerick, a spokesperson for San Bernardino County Fire, said in the video.
Remote teams
Arts
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Michigan art student drowns rescuing friend from riptide during Cancun vacation - posted photo by water night he died

A Michigan art student died during a heroic attempt to save a friend from a riptide in Mexico.
SF parents
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

Parents of toddler who walked Arizona wilderness and was led to safety by rancher's dog call it a 'miracle'

A 2-year-old boy's miraculous rescue by a rancher's dog after a night alone in the Arizona wilderness highlights hope and extraordinary circumstances.
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