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www.npr.org
4 days ago
US news

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

Rescue efforts underway after a building collapse in South Africa. [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Car flips trapping woman inside on residential street near McDonald's

Quick action by emergency responders led to the swift rescue of a woman trapped in an overturned car after a collision. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Man rescued after trench collapses and buries him in clay and sand

Firefighters rescued a man buried in clay and sand after a trench collapse, using teamwork and a 32-meter ladder. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Worker trapped in collapsed trench for more than six hours in Charlton

The London Fire Brigade successfully rescued a worker trapped in a collapsed trench with swift coordination and specialized equipment. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

River pulls woman away as rescuers try to reach her after sudden storm, CA rescuers say

Swift-moving river incidents can be dangerous.
Quick response and innovative rescue methods can save lives. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Plane engine loses power minutes into flight - so pilot thinks fast and uses parachute

Pilot deployed parachute system during plane crash
Group rescued by emergency teams after crash [ more ]
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Sacramento Bee
3 weeks ago
California

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

Seven people rescued after boat capsizes in Tomales Bay, Northern California. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

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. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Rescuers race setting sun to save duo stranded in tree surrounded by water, officials say

Two people were rescued after getting stuck in a tree surrounded by water in Jamul, California.
Rescue teams, including firefighters, a helicopter, and Border Patrol, worked together to bring the stranded duo to safety. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Jeep flips onto man and pins him on 'rugged' off-road trail, California rescuers say

Firefighters saved a man trapped by an overturned Jeep on an off-road trail near the Cajon Pass in California.
The rescue involved complex and challenging conditions including leaking fuel, steep terrain, and unstable ground. [ more ]
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www.dw.com
1 month ago
Germany news

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 ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France news

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. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Europe news

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. [ more ]
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New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
BKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

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. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

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 [ more ]
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www.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Firefighters commended after saving trapped woman from 'ferocious' blaze

London Fire Brigade saved a woman trapped in a flat after an e-scooter caused a fire.
Firefighter Paul Fergus and sub-officer Zafer Nadji rescued the woman from the flat. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
US news

Crews Searching for 2 Skiers After Avalanche in Utah

Emergency crews are rescuing skiers after an avalanche near Lone Peak in Utah. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
California

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

No amount of experience can make climbers immune to hazards on Mount Shasta. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

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. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

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 [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

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. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

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. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

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. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

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. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

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. [ more ]
Miami Herald
1 month ago
Miami

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. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago
East Bay food

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Education

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 ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

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. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Crew rescued after Navy helicopter crashes into San Diego Bay

A U.S. Navy helicopter crashed into San Diego Bay during a training exercise.
All six crew members survived and were rescued from the water by a safety boat and the Coast Guard. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
London

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. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

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. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Coast Guard plucks three from overturned boat near Puerto Rico

The US Coast Guard rescued three stranded boaters whose vessel capsized off the coast of Puerto Rico.
The boaters were rescued after making a 911 call and providing their precise location. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

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. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Europe news

A fire in the Spanish city of Valencia has killed at least 4 people

Fire in Valencia kills 4, 19 missing
Residents rescued from balconies by firefighters
Cause of fire unknown, rapidly spread due to building materials. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Man hit by subway train in Brooklyn Heights, in stable condition

Man hit by train on 'A' tracks in Brooklyn survived with minor injuries
Conductor applied emergency brakes when approaching man on tracks [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

Three lost hikers are rescued after a cold night on Mt. Baldy. Here's what they did right

A group of hikers were rescued from Mt. Baldy after getting lost due to a storm and significant snowfall.
The hikers were able to maintain contact with rescue groups and sheltered in place until rescuers could locate them. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

Harrowing rescue amid storm after disabled boat crashes off Long Beach

A boat crashed into the rocky breakwater off Long Beach after encountering gale-force winds during a storm.
19 people were on board the boat, with 8 being extricated before professional rescuers arrived.
The weather not only caused the accident but also hampered the rescue effort. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
SF music

Plane's wreckage discovered in ocean near Half Moon Bay

Wreckage discovered in the ocean off Half Moon Bay is from a crashed plane.
Rescue crews are searching for survivors. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

Frankfort police say worker has minor injuries after fall at The Grainery

Worker falls and is injured on the roof of the Frankfort Grainery
Emergency services respond to rescue the worker [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
France news

Migrant dies and another is in critical condition after boat partially deflates in English Channel

A boat carrying migrants attempting to cross the English Channel from France encountered difficulties, resulting in one death and one person in critical condition.
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of migrants attempting dangerous sea journeys to reach Britain. [ more ]
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