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fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Man drowns in Bay Area river after jumping from rope swing

A man is presumed dead after jumping into the Russian River and failing to resurface.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Brigade saves six trapped Londoners every day

London Fire Brigade rescues an average of six people daily, primarily from non-fire emergencies.
#indonesia
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Mother lost with son in dense California forest uses trail of notes to point rescuers their way

The mother and her 9-year-old son were found in a remote California forest after leaving a trail of notes. Their car had become stranded after losing GPS signal.
California
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Hudson River rescue: NYPD and FDNY units pull two men from water, looking for missing woman | amNewYork

The NYPD Scuba Unit and FDNY marine personnel rescued two men from the Hudson River on July 15, while searching for a missing woman who jumped in.
New York City
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

At least one killed after two men jump into NYC waters in separate incidents

Two men jumped into the East River in separate incidents, with one confirmed dead and the other missing.
Miscellaneous
fromnewyorkupstate
2 weeks ago

Rangers rescue Bronx teen who passed out after dip in Catskills swimming hole

A 13-year-old lost consciousness after swimming in Peekamoose Blue Hole and required immediate medical assistance.
#texas-floods
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Coast Guard member from N.J. describes effort to help rescue 165 from deadly Texas floods

fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Coast Guard member from N.J. describes effort to help rescue 165 from deadly Texas floods

fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Video. Vehicles plunge into river after bridge collapse in India

Two lorries and a rickshaw plunged into the river; five people were rescued.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Bridge collapse in India's Gujarat state kills at least nine

At least nine people died after the Gambhira Bridge collapsed in Vadodara district, Gujarat, causing multiple vehicles to plunge into the river.
#flooding
fromapnews.com
3 weeks ago
Canada news

Texas families plead for information on at least 23 girls missing from summer camp after floods

DC food
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

200 trapped students, teachers stranded as flash floods engulf Appalachians

Severe flooding in Virginia and Maryland resulted in the tragic drowning of a 12-year-old boy.
fromapnews.com
3 weeks ago
Canada news

Texas families plead for information on at least 23 girls missing from summer camp after floods

DC food
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

200 trapped students, teachers stranded as flash floods engulf Appalachians

Severe flooding in Virginia and Maryland resulted in the tragic drowning of a 12-year-old boy.
#texas-flooding
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago
US news

Kristi Noem Accidentally Low-Key Suggested That Trump Might Be to Blame for Deadly Texas Flooding

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US news

Desperate search for two dozen missing girls from summer camp after Texas floods kill at least 24

fromJezebel
3 weeks ago
US news

Kristi Noem Accidentally Low-Key Suggested That Trump Might Be to Blame for Deadly Texas Flooding

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US news

Desperate search for two dozen missing girls from summer camp after Texas floods kill at least 24

#disaster
Snowboarding
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Dozens dead as floods sweep through South Africa's Eastern Cape

Severe weather caused devastating floods in Mthatha, resulting in casualties and significant displacement.
Snowboarding
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Dozens dead as floods sweep through South Africa's Eastern Cape

Severe weather caused devastating floods in Mthatha, resulting in casualties and significant displacement.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Victims of Texas floods: The river rose and everything we owned was underwater'

Kerrville faces devastating aftermath from the Guadalupe River flooding, leading to 82 reported deaths, including many children.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Video: Rescuers hoist hiker from narrow canyon in notoriously dangerous Punch Bowls area

The Punch Bowls area has long attracted adventurous hikers for its cool waters, but injuries from risky jumps occur frequently, with fatal outcomes also reported.
California
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Texas floods death toll rises to 27 as rescuers search for missing children

Texas authorities face scrutiny for inadequate flood warnings as 27 people die in severe flooding, including nine children from a summer camp.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Several people killed in multistorey building collapse in Pakistan

The five-storey building in the impoverished Lyari neighborhood of Karachi collapsed, resulting in at least eight deaths and nine injuries, with ongoing searches for trapped survivors.
World news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

City of Toronto launches 2 new boats to improve emergency responses ahead of summer season | CBC News

The time it takes to respond to the Scarborough Bluffs has literally been cut three quarters with the new fire boat. It provides the Toronto Fire Services the ability to get to all areas of the lake, all areas of the island that were never accessible, and in a much quicker time than we ever had before.
Canada news
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Search continues for 7 missing after huge explosion at NorCal fireworks warehouse

Family members gathered near a sheriff's checkpoint about a mile from the blast site in rural Esparto, hoping for news about their loved ones.
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Ship capsizes in Gulf of Suez, at least 4 dead DW 07/02/2025

The capsize of the Admarine 12 oil-drilling ship in the Gulf of Suez has resulted in four confirmed fatalities and another four individuals reported missing.
Canada news
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Four dead after oil drilling ship capsizes in Egypt's Gulf of Suez

An oil drilling vessel capsized in the Gulf of Suez, resulting in four deaths and four crew members unaccounted for.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

3 hospitalized after water rescue near Gloucester yacht club

Multiple crews, including the Gloucester Harbormaster and the U.S. Coast Guard, responded to a report at around 7 p.m. at the Annisquam Yacht Club.
Boston food
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

2 people killed, 32 others injured after bridge collapses at tourist destination in western India

At least two dead after bridge collapse in Maharashtra, highlighting ongoing infrastructure safety issues in India.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

India: Helicopter crash in Uttarakhand kills 6 DW 06/15/2025

"A helicopter crash in Uttarakhand killed all six people onboard, prompting state officials to initiate rescue operations and investigate the incident thoroughly."
Skiing
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

DR Congo: dozens dead as boat capsizes in Lake Tumba DW 06/13/2025

A boat sinking in Congo's Equateur Province resulted in at least 30 deaths, with many missing amid ongoing rescue efforts.
#air-india
UK news
fromtime.com
1 month ago

What to Know as Air India Flight to London Crashes, With All 242 On Board Feared Dead

A passenger plane crashed soon after taking off from Ahmedabad, India, with no survivors expected.
The crash resulted in extensive damage to nearby buildings and injuries to many individuals.
UK news
fromtime.com
1 month ago

What to Know as Air India Flight to London Crashes, With All 242 On Board Feared Dead

A passenger plane crashed soon after taking off from Ahmedabad, India, with no survivors expected.
The crash resulted in extensive damage to nearby buildings and injuries to many individuals.
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Flight to London Gatwick from India crashes as hundreds of people on board

Air India flight AI171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport with over 240 people on board.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

School Bus Swept Away as Floods in South Africa Kill at Least 49

Severe flash floods in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province resulted in the deaths of dozens of people, including children.
fromThe US Sun
1 month ago

Captain arrested after boat bursts into flames forcing 22 passengers into water

Emergency teams from the Coast Guard, New York Fire Department and New York Police Department all attended the scene near City Island in the Bronx.
NYC LGBT
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Two crew members of MV Matthew were 'completely expendable' court hears

The case involves Jamie Harbron, deemed expendable in a drug trafficking operation, highlighting the dangers within the criminal enterprise.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Small plane crashes into Long Island Sound, 2 people rescued, U.S. Coast Guard says

A small plane crashed into Long Island Sound, but two occupants were rescued and reported in stable condition.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Nigeria: Death toll from major floods passes 100 DW 05/30/2025

Central Nigeria's floods have caused at least 111 deaths, highlighting severe infrastructural and environmental challenges during the rainy season.
Snowboarding
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Alaska man survives after being trapped face-down in creek by 700lb boulder

Kell Morris survived being pinned by a boulder thanks to his wife's quick thinking and a fortunate rescue effort.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Nigeria: Death toll from major floods rises to 88 DW 05/30/2025

Heavy rains and flooding in central Nigeria have resulted in at least 88 deaths.
Rescue operations continue as communities face ongoing risks from flooding.
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Video. Seven dead as migrant boat capsizes off Canary Islands

A cayuco capsized due to overcrowding, resulting in casualties and urgent rescue operations.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Rescue bid launched for hundreds trapped in South African gold mine

Rescue efforts were underway in South Africa as more than 200 miners were trapped for a second day after a shaft incident at Sibanye-Stillwater's Kloof gold mine.
World news
#hiking-safety
fromFuturism
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Chatbots Are Putting Clueless Hikers in Danger, Search and Rescue Groups Warn

Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

AI Chatbots Are Putting Clueless Hikers in Danger, Search and Rescue Groups Warn

Relying on AI and apps for outdoor navigation can lead to dangerous situations, as highlighted by two hikers needing rescue in British Columbia.
Skiing
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

25 children among dozens rescued as temperatures soar above 100 on popular Arizona hiking trails

Extreme heat on Arizona Hot Springs trail resulted in multiple rescues due to hikers being unprepared for high temperatures.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Sea turtle found on a Clare beach ready to be flown to west Africa by Aer Lingus after recovery in Dingle

A rare green turtle named Solstice, rescued from a Clare beach, is recovering and will soon be released at a new nesting site.
Brooklyn
fromFox News
2 months ago

Massive sailing vessel collides with Brooklyn Bridge in dramatic NYC crash caught on camera

A Mexican Navy training ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, prompting a search and rescue operation, but all passengers are safe.
#brooklyn-bridge
Brooklyn
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Huge sailboat carrying over 270 people hits Brooklyn Bridge

A Mexican naval vessel incident near the Brooklyn Bridge has led to multiple serious injuries and ongoing rescue efforts.
Brooklyn
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

BREAKING: Huge Ship Crashes Into Brooklyn Bridge, Multiple Injuries Reported

A large ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, injuring passengers and prompting a significant rescue operation.
Brooklyn
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Huge sailboat carrying over 270 people hits Brooklyn Bridge

A Mexican naval vessel incident near the Brooklyn Bridge has led to multiple serious injuries and ongoing rescue efforts.
Brooklyn
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

BREAKING: Huge Ship Crashes Into Brooklyn Bridge, Multiple Injuries Reported

A large ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, injuring passengers and prompting a significant rescue operation.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Cloudy water' at park where girl died - inquest

Visibility issues impeded the rescue efforts for Kyra Hill at the water park.
Skiing
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Skier falls 800 feet down famed Sierra couloir

A skier survived an 800-foot fall in the Sierra Nevada, necessitating a complex helicopter rescue due to treacherous conditions.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Tragic and shocking' - man (60s) dies when car enters water in Mayo as man (20s) dies in Waterford crash

Two tragic incidents in Mayo involve vehicles entering water, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
2 months ago

Cliff-jumper still missing after rescue operation near Santa Cruz coast

At least a dozen rescue units responded to Lighthouse Field State Beach after reports that two swimmers jumped off a cliff and struggled to return to shore.
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Storm kills 10 in China as tourist boats capsize

President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for stronger safety measures in tourism and public events, particularly in light of recent tragic incidents and the capsizing of four boats.
Coronavirus
Pets
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Fetid LI home had dead cats in freezer, dead kittens in boxes - and even seasoned rescuers were gagging at the stench

A shocking case in Long Island revealed a house filled with dead and sick cats, showcasing severe neglect and animal cruelty.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

We now leave navigation to our phones. The result: more of us are getting hopelessly lost | John Harris

For the first time, in fact, teams of overworked volunteers, mostly had been called out on every day of the year.
Digital life
fromwww.sbsun.com
3 months ago

2 California rappellers rescued from 250-foot mine shaft

Abandoned mines in San Bernardino County attract adventurers but pose significant risks, as shown by recent rescue operations.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago

Three people rescued after being trapped in car following crash in Croydon

Emergency services were called to a crash involving three cars in Croydon where three people were trapped in one vehicle and required rescue.
London politics
#cable-car-accident
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

British woman among four killed in Italian cable car crash

A cable car crash near Naples resulted in four fatalities, including one British woman, prompting a manslaughter investigation.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Hiker who was hanging from cliff with 'death-grip' is rescued in death-defying video

Riverside County rescuers successfully saved a hiker clinging to a cliff edge using a calculated and daring operation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

5 Migrants Assumed Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Florida Coast

Five migrants presumed dead after boat capsizes during suspected smuggling attempt; four rescued survivors found in serious condition.
fromDatabreaches
3 months ago

IAF jet on Myanmar relief operation faced cyber attack in air

Indian aircraft deployed for rescue efforts in earthquake-hit Myanmar faced GPS spoofing attacks, complicating their missions amid regional tensions and strategic rivalries.
Artificial intelligence
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

3 rescued, fuel spilled from fishing boat capsized in Boston Harbor

A fishing boat capsized in Boston Harbor, resulting in a fuel spill but no injuries to the crew.
#myanmar
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Broken and in the grip of civil war, can Myanmar rebuild after earthquake?

The devastating collapse of a hotel in Myanmar has left families in despair, facing significant delays in search and rescue efforts.
World news
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Video. Hopes fading for more survivors in Myanmar's devastating earthquake

Rescue teams in Myanmar saved a woman after 91 hours trapped following a devastating earthquake that left over 2,000 dead and damaged thousands of buildings.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Myanmar holds minute of silence as death toll from earthquake tops 2,700

Myanmar mourns over 2,700 victims of a devastating earthquake as survivors struggle for basic needs.
Rescue operations continue following the strongest earthquake in a century impacting lives and infrastructure.
#earthquake
World news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Rescuers sift through Myanmar earthquake debris as window to find survivors closes

The 7.7 magnitude earthquake caused widespread devastation in Myanmar, trapping many and claiming over 2,000 lives.
#bangkok
fromwww.sbsun.com
4 months ago

300 people rescued from climate conference amidst snow storm in California mountains

Firefighters rescued over 300 stranded attendees from a climate conference after a heavy snowstorm left them in dangerous conditions.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Listen: Coastguard emergency call after oil tanker and cargo ship crash in North Sea

The Coastguard confirmed that 36 people were rescued after the collision of the Stena Immaculate and Solong, with serious efforts made to search for a missing crew member.
UK news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Argentina flooding: 16 killed as two girls swept away by rising waters

Argentina grapples with catastrophic flooding that has led to multiple fatalities and a search for two missing girls.
UK news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

U.S. tanker is leaking fuel in the North Sea after a collision with a container ship

A U.S.-flagged oil tanker collided with a cargo ship, causing a fire and potential ecological risks due to a fuel leak.
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Officials say heavy rains in Argentina kill at least 15 as dozens reported missing

Severe flooding in Bahia Blanca, Argentina has resulted in 15 deaths and evacuations of over 1,450 people due to heavy rains.
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Landslide in southwest Colombia kills 1 and leaves 3 missing

Heavy rains caused a deadly landslide in southwest Colombia, affecting over 200 people.
Rescue operations are ongoing following the landslide that damaged homes and infrastructure.
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