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Woman who went missing during hike near Angeles National Forest found dead, authorities say

A woman who went missing during a hike near Angeles National Forest was found dead the following day. [ more ]

Miami Herald

1 month ago

Miami

Coast Guard searching for man who went overboard from cruise ship near Bahamas

Coast Guard searching for man overboard from cruise ship near Bahamas.

Royal Caribbean cooperating with Coast Guard in the search. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Woman vanishes after being swept away while crossing river, California cops say

Hiking safety: Cross rivers cautiously, avoid deep water, and test stability of rocks/logs.

Search and rescue: Efforts underway in Angeles National Forest for missing woman. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Watch: Nicola Bulley diving expert Peter Faulding joins search for Leicester toddler

Peter Faulding and his team from Specialist Group International are assisting in the search for a missing two-year-old in Leicester.

The search operation for Xielo Maruziva is expanding beyond the initial area near the River Soar in Leicester. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Miami

California man fell off boat in Miami River. He remains missing as Coast Guard ends search

A California man went missing after falling from a boat on the Miami River. The Coast Guard suspended its search, while local authorities continue to search the area. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Body of Mt. Baldy hiker, 22, is found

The body of a missing hiker on Mt. Baldy was recovered after a weeklong search.

Extreme snowfall and avalanche risks prevented rescue crews from finding the hiker sooner. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Woman vanishes on hike with only snacks for day, California cops say. Now search is on

Woman reported missing after day hike in California

Search and rescue efforts underway for missing hiker [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Missing 75-year-old hiker died after steep fall from California mountain, officials say

A 75-year-old hiker was found dead after a fall from a California mountain

The hiker was reported missing by family and friends when he didn't return from his hike [ more ]

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www.standard.co.uk

4 days ago

London

Man missing after going into Thames to swim on hottest day of the year

The search for a swimmer who went missing in the Thames during the hottest day of the year underscores the dangers of swimming in the river during heatwaves. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

1 month ago

New York City

A Hiker Was Lost in the Woods. Snow Was Falling. Time Was Running Out.

Cellphones with GPS service have lowered the number of people truly getting lost in the woods.

Increase in frivolous emergency calls due to cellphones, leading to challenges for forest rangers during actual emergencies. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Education

Nigeria abduction: At least 275 pupils missing after gunmen storm school

At least 275 pupils missing after gunmen attack school in Nigeria.

Search and rescue team deployed to find missing children. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

People warned to avoid water where boy, 2, vanished more than a week ago

Police urge public to stay out of the water where 2-year-old vanished over a week ago.

Rescue efforts hampered by heavy rain as search for missing toddler continues. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

The swampy nature reserve where Xielo Maruziva, 2, vanished without a trace

Heavy rains in a nature reserve lead to a toddler going missing in flooded river.

Locals express concerns about flooding affecting a popular nature reserve. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Leicester: Police dogs continue search for missing toddler in River Soar

Specialist dive teams searching for two-year-old boy who fell into River Soar in Leicester.

The incident occurred on Sunday, and efforts to locate the boy are ongoing. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Leicester police give update on search for toddler who fell into river

Specialist divers are being used in the search for a two-year-old boy who fell into the River Soar in Leicestershire.

The toddler's family is receiving support from specialist officers during this difficult time. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

4 months ago

Titanic submarine widow relives moment she lost husband and son

Christine Dawood shares heartbreaking final moments with her husband and son who died in a Titanic sub catastrophe.

The submersible lost contact with the surface ship and all five crew members died in a catastrophic implosion. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

iPhone SOS alert sends California rescuers on trek through knee-deep streams

The SOS feature on newer iPhones is aiding in search and rescue missions, even in areas with limited cell service.

Rescue teams are increasingly reliant on satellite messages from iPhones for locating lost individuals. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

What we know about the search for five Marines after a helicopter went down in California mountains

A helicopter carrying five U.S. Marines went missing during stormy weather in Southern California.

Search-and-rescue efforts are underway to locate the missing Marines in heavy snow conditions. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Authorities searching for missing Marine Corps helicopter in San Diego area

San Diego County sheriff's search teams are looking for a Marine Corps helicopter that is reported overdue.

The helicopter was last seen in the area of Pine Valley, about 35 miles east of downtown San Diego. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

US Coast Guard searches for man sailing from California to Hawaii

Coast Guard asks for help in finding missing sailor

Noel Rubio left Long Beach on Dec. 28 and was last heard from near Catalina Island [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

4 months ago

Search underway for 3 people missing after avalanche hits Idaho back country

Search underway for three people caught in avalanche in Idaho backcountry.

Avalanche danger warning in the area due to snowfall and blowing winds. [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston

Man's body recovered from Charles River Monday afternoon, State Police say

A man's body was recovered from the Charles River in Massachusetts after witnesses reported seeing him struggling in the water near Longfellow Bridge.

Multiple agencies were involved in the search for the victim, including State Police, fire departments, and the Coast Guard. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Helicopter with 5 Marines goes missing during stormy flight from Nevada to California

Search underway for missing helicopter with five Marines aboard

Marines were assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361

Search and rescue efforts being coordinated by the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Sailor vanishes on Long Beach-to-Hawaii voyage, sparking Coast Guard search

Noel Rubio set sail from Long Beach in December heading to Hawaii but never arrived at his destination.

The Coast Guard is seeking the public's help in locating Rubio and his vessel, Malulani. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

4 months ago