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Science
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

How the inventor of the bouncy castle saved lives

John T Scurlock invented an inflatable cushion to save lives after a tragic fire incident in New Orleans.
fromwww.dailybreeze.com
3 weeks ago

31 workers are safe after massive California water tunnel under construction collapses

Thirty-one workers were safely rescued after a tunnel collapse at the Clearwater Tunneling Project in Wilmington, with no visible injuries reported. The workers were provided medical assessments following their extraction by emergency responders.
Los Angeles
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Flash floods in US kill at least three in New Mexico mountain town

Monsoon rains in New Mexico caused flash floods, resulting in at least three deaths, including two children.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Off-duty nurse and lifeguards revive man with CPR, AED shock at Gloucester beach

A nurse and lifeguards successfully saved a man's life at Good Harbor Beach, showcasing the importance of quick emergency response.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

1 critically hurt after boat fire near NYC's Hart Island forces nearly 2 dozen into water

Responding to incidents on the water is very difficult. We have to get those patients from the water or from boats onto the land and coordinate the land units and EMS units as to where...
New York Islanders
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Man freed by firefighters after getting stuck under train armrest while looking for AirPod

Firefighters had to dismantle a luggage rack and seats, then saw through the armrest before using hydraulic equipment to free the man, who was stuck for around an hour and half in total.
Germany news
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Missing woman was 'miraculously' found in California's mountains. Then came the chorus of skeptics

Skepticism grows around Tiffany Slaton's survival story despite her rescue after three weeks in the wilderness.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Man rescued from SF Ocean Beach waters while trying to save dog, fire department says

A man was hospitalized after attempting to rescue a dog from the surf at Ocean Beach.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Small plane lands in Lake Ontario, Toronto police say | CBC News

A small, private plane landed in Lake Ontario near downtown Toronto, and one person has been rescued.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

I almost died falling into quicksand - and it changed my life for the better

For me, those moments were terrifying, as I watched my best friend struggle to get out of the quicksand. It was an incredibly scary experience.
Relationships
from6abc Philadelphia
3 months ago

Woman holds a death grip on side of cliff before dramatic rescue: Video

A hiker stranded on the Pacific Crest Trail was successfully rescued after sending an emergency text to 911, showcasing the efficacy of modern rescue technology.
California
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

I Thought I Was Going to Die Here': 6 Days Trapped in a Car, Just Out of Sight

Brieonna Cassell survived six days trapped in her car using resourcefulness and determination.
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago

Video shows moment baby ejected from van during a police chase; father arrested

A police chase in Ohio resulted in a 9-month-old being ejected from a van, prompting an urgent rescue by authorities.
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