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Miami Herald
4 months ago
Miami

Four men rescued after boat sank overnight miles off Virginia Key, rescuers say

Four fishermen were rescued from a sinking boat off Virginia Key.
The men refused medical treatment and are being investigated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Winter Storm Traps Hundreds of Motorists Overnight in Sweden

Hundreds of motorists were trapped overnight on a major roadway in southern Sweden due to snow and strong winds. Emergency workers called for help from the Swedish military and were able to evacuate all those who wanted to leave their cars by Thursday afternoon. However, many cars and trucks were expected to remain stuck until Friday morning.
The heavy snow was part of a winter storm that brought cold temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit to some parts of Scandinavia. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute had issued an orange warning and advised people to avoid traffic due to the hazardous weather conditions. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
4 months ago
California

Injured hiker and rescuer spend stormy night stuck below cliff, California officials say

A hiker and rescuer were both injured and spent a stormy night before being airlifted to safety in Yolo County, California.
Rescuers had to wait until daylight due to rain, darkness, and poor visibility before extracting the injured hiker. [ more ]
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