#marine-rescue tag

A 4-year-old North Atlantic right whale named Division died off North Carolina after prolonged fishing-gear entanglement that worsened despite a partial disentanglement.

Environment

fromwww.bbc.com

4 months ago

How a rescue attempt of a whale in the Thames brought millions together

Rescuers attempted to save a northern bottlenose whale stranded in the River Thames, facing crowds, media interference, and lasting psychological trauma.

Environment

fromwww.theguardian.com

6 months ago

Dolphin seen near St Mark's Square inspires Venetian rescue effort

Activists in Venice are campaigning to protect Mimmo, a bottlenose dolphin whose tourist attention and busy boat traffic in St Mark's basin risk its life.

fromTheregister

11 months ago

Ship abandoned off Alaska after electric cars catch fire

Because water and electricity don't mix, and salt water is an even better conductor than fresh water. When salt water covers a lithium battery, it can cause a short circuit that causes the battery cells to overheat in a sequence of rapid reactions, a process called thermal runaway that can cause the entire battery to burn.

Cars

NYC LGBT

fromqns.com

11 months ago

Three pulled from East River after pleasure boat begins to sink near Whitestone Bridge: FDNY QNS

FDNY Marine Rescue 4 successfully rescued three people from a sinking boat in the East River, showcasing exceptional teamwork and preparedness.

#marine-rescue#marine-rescue

Stranded whale rescued in Germany found dead in Denmark

Rescuers release humpback whale after it was stranded in shallow waters near Baltic coast

What to know about Timmy, the humpback whale that's sick and stranded in the Baltic Sea

Germany news: Timmy the stranded whale back on the move

Germany: Stranded humpback whale moving again

Germany: Humpback whale has 'barely moved,' reacting less