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fromABC7 New York
1 week ago

10 rescued from sinking sailboat after hitting rocks Avalon, New Jersey

A sailing lesson turned dangerous when an engine failure and rough seas caused a boat to crash, leading to a dramatic rescue.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Fire on Indonesia ferry kills three, over 500 passengers jump to safety

Social media videos captured the harrowing scene as terrified passengers, mostly wearing life jackets, leapt into the sea amidst the chaos of flames and smoke emanating from the KM Barcelona 5 ferry.
World news
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

1 injured, 2 rescued during early morning boat fire off Santa Cruz County coast

A fishing vessel caught fire off the Santa Cruz County coastline, leading to the evacuation of two crew members and hospitalization of a first responder.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Seven rescued, 11 missing after boat capsizes off Indonesia's Mentawai

Rescue efforts are ongoing after a boat with 18 people capsized near the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

More than 30 workers were rescued after an industrial tunnel collapse in Los Angeles

Thirty-one workers were rescued from a collapsed wastewater tunnel in Los Angeles after a significant rescue operation.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

31 workers reach safety after partial collapse of Los Angeles industrial tunnel

Thirty-one construction workers were safely rescued after a collapse in a Los Angeles industrial tunnel, with no major injuries reported.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Industrial tunnel collapses in Wilmington, trapping as many as 15 workers underground, authorities say

As many as 15 workers may be trapped underground following reports of an industrial tunnel collapse in Wilmington around 8 p.m. Wednesday, authorities said.
California
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Terrified girls, helicopters, and a harrowing scene: A rescuer's tale at Camp Mystic

Scott Ruskan saved 165 people from a flooded all-girls' camp in Central Texas during his first rescue operation.
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

Teen who died following fall near Co Kerry lake named locally

Darragh Byrne, a CBS Charleville student, tragically died during an incident at Peddlers Lake while visiting with his parents.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Two children and two adults rescued from block of flats fire in Sydenham

Fire escape hoods played a crucial role in rescuing victims from a fire in Sydenham.
The rapid response of emergency services facilitated effective rescues from the blaze.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Search underway for three drowning victims in Placer County

Three individuals may have drowned in the remote Heath Falls area of Soda Springs, prompting an extensive search and rescue operation due to challenging terrain.
SOMA, SF
Skiing
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

India: Helicopter crash in Uttarakhand kills 7 DW 06/15/2025

All seven people on board a helicopter crash in Uttarakhand, India, have died, likely due to bad weather conditions.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

2 women pulled from water near Plum Island pronounced dead

Two young women drowned in a tragic accident while swimming off Plum Island Point, resulting in community mourning.
#boat-fire
NYC politics
fromFox News
1 month ago

More than 20 people injured after boat catches fire in New York; captain charged with DWI

A boat captain was arrested for causing a fire that injured over 20 people, prompting a large rescue operation near City Island.
fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC politics

More than 20 people rescued from burning boat in Bronx, 1 man arrested, officials say

NYC politics
fromFox News
1 month ago

More than 20 people injured after boat catches fire in New York; captain charged with DWI

A boat captain was arrested for causing a fire that injured over 20 people, prompting a large rescue operation near City Island.
fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC politics

More than 20 people rescued from burning boat in Bronx, 1 man arrested, officials say

fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

High-seas rescue: Crew abandon flaming cargo ship off India DW 06/09/2025

Indian Coast Guard rescues crew members from burning container ship Wan Hai 503; search continues for missing crew.
fromThe Mirror US
1 month ago

Captain arrested as 22 rescued after Bronx boat is suddenly engulfed in flames

FDNY Assistant Chief Mike Meyers detailed the challenging rescue efforts, emphasizing the complexities involved in transferring patients from the water and coordinating emergency services on land.
NYC politics
fromPeople.com
1 month ago

Rescuers Pull Dozens of People Out of Water After Boat Bursts into Flames in N.Y.C.

Dozens of people are being evacuated from a burning boat off Hart Island, NYC.
First responders include NYPD and FDNY working to rescue passengers.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bee-ware: truck carrying 250m honeybees overturns by US-Canada border

A truck accident released thousands of honeybees near the Canadian border, prompting a local response to rescue the bees.
Sheriff's deputies faced a swarm of bees after a truck transporting them overturned.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

A least 10 dead, several missing after stone quarry collapses in Indonesia

Rescue teams have already pulled a dozen injured people from the debris during a gruelling search effort, with at least 10 people confirmed dead after the collapse.
World news
UK news
fromeuronews
2 months ago

One dead and scores rescued after migrant boat sinks off French coast

A small overloaded migrant boat sank in the Channel, resulting in one death and many rescues.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Mother and daughter dead, toddler injured and child missing after train strikes family crossing Ohio tracks

"This is a very, very unfortunate tragedy that has hit our community," Sanchez said.
SF parents
fromPeople.com
2 months ago

Multiple People Injured After Ship Carrying Over 200 Hits the Brooklyn Bridge, Search and Rescue Operation Now Underway

A training ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, injuring multiple people and triggering a rescue operation.
#hiking
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Teenager's body recovered after search off Donegal coast

Two male juveniles were hospitalized after water incident near Buncrana, one critically injured, while an adult male was found deceased.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Rubio says Venezuelans sheltering at Argentinian embassy rescued' by US

Marco Rubio described the event as a rescue operation, detailing how all hostages held by the Maduro regime at the Argentinian embassy in Caracas are now safely on US soil.
US news
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

$4M Lamborghini yacht with 32 aboard sunk in waters near Miami Beach. See rescue

A luxury yacht sank off Miami Beach with no injuries reported after 32 people were rescued by the Coast Guard.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Air Ambulance deployed after person suffers 'serious injuries' in Giant's Causeway fall

The casualty was stabilised by the medical personnel before extraction from the rocks. He was then transferred by air ambulance to hospital.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Spain: German couple arrested for locking up their children DW 04/30/2025

The police described the children’s dwelling as a 'house of horror', where they were locked up since December 2021, suffering severe neglect and abuse.
SF parents
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Helicopters join search for man 'overboard' off Waterford coast

The incident occurred 16 nautical miles south of Dunmore East, prompting a swift response from the Irish Coast Guard and various rescue resources.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Six rushed to hospital after three-car crash in south London

A three-car collision in Croydon resulted in six individuals being hospitalized, with three requiring rescue from their vehicles after the serious crash.
London music
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

American Pastor Kidnapped in South Africa Is Rescued After Shootout

American pastor Josh Sullivan was rescued in South Africa after a shootout that resulted in the deaths of three kidnappers.
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Video. Efforts to clear earthquake debris continue in Myanmar's capital

The earthquake in Myanmar has resulted in significant casualties and widespread destruction, complicating rescue and relief efforts.
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Three dead as ambulance helicopter crashes into sea in Japan

Three individuals aboard a medical transport helicopter tragically died in the sea crash in southwestern Japan, prompting a swift response from the coast guard.
Healthcare
#santa-cruz
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Lithuania Recovers Vehicle That Carried 4 Missing U.S. Soldiers

U.S. military vehicle rescued from bog a week after soldiers went missing during training mission near Belarus.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Some progress made in recovering U.S. Army soldiers submerged in Lithuanian swamp

"It is highly complex trying to get to the vehicle itself with the terrain out here and where the M88 is sitting in a bog swamp-like area, below the waterline," Brig. Gen. John Lloyd stated.
US news
London
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Search for Survivors at Collapsed Bangkok Building

A tragic building collapse in Bangkok leaves many unaccounted for, heightening fears among families awaiting news of their loved ones.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Search for Missing US Soldiers in Lithuania Continues as Crews Work to Extract Vehicle

Lithuanian President expresses hope amidst a challenging rescue mission for missing American soldiers' vehicle.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Philippines: Foreign hikers saved after days-long search DW 03/22/2025

The search and rescue operation for the hikers was significantly delayed due to heavy rainfall, making the journey through dense vegetation even more challenging for rescuers.
World news
fromeuronews
4 months ago

One person dead and 15 rescued after trying to cross English Channel

An overcrowded boat crossing the English Channel led to one death and 15 rescues near Dunkirk.
#plane-crash
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Cars

Leading Garifuna musician reportedly among 12 dead in Honduras air crash

A plane crash off the coast of Honduras resulted in at least 12 deaths, including prominent musician Aurelio Martinez.
Skiing
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

3 injured when plane crashes into Vermont mountainside

A small plane crashed on a Vermont mountain, prompting a challenging rescue effort involving multiple agencies and difficult weather conditions.
Skiing
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

3 injured when plane crashes into Vermont mountainside

A small plane crashed on a Vermont mountain, prompting a challenging rescue effort involving multiple agencies and difficult weather conditions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Pakistan says more than 300 hostages rescued from hijacked train

Pakistan's military confirmed the successful rescue of hostages after a train hijacking by separatist fighters in Balochistan.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

North Sea: Tanker hired by US military hit by cargo ship DW 03/10/2025

A cargo ship collided with an oil tanker off the UK coast, leading to a fire and rescue operation for the crew members.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

North Sea: 37 crew brought ashore after ship collision DW 03/10/2025

A cargo ship collided with an oil tanker near Hull, causing fires and prompting a large-scale rescue operation.
UK news
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Cargo ship and tanker filled with jet fuel collide off English coast

Rescue teams responded urgently to a collision between an oil tanker and a container ship, with significant fire on board and risk of environmental disaster.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

More than 30 injured after oil tanker, cargo ship collide off English coast

An oil tanker and a cargo ship collided off East Yorkshire, causing a significant fire and a major rescue operation with at least 32 casualties.
UK news
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Oil tanker and cargo ship North Sea collision triggers rescue mission

A fire broke out following a collision between an oil tanker and cargo ship near Hull, prompting a large rescue operation.
Snowboarding
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Eight-year-old snowboarder rescued from chairlift at Killington Resort in Vermont

An 8-year-old snowboarder was safely rescued from a chairlift at Killington Ski Resort, highlighting the importance of ski lift safety.
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

California couple rescued from closed Hawaii trail

"It's unfortunate this man was hurt so badly, though the incident could have been avoided had the couple known about the dangers of Sacred Falls and the reason it was closed more than 25 years ago."
California
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Missing boater rescued off the coast of Catalina, his dog is still missing

Coast Guard rescued a man but is still searching for his missing dog after he was found in a dinghy off Southern California.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

U.S. Navy jet crashes into San Diego Harbor; aviators rescued after ejecting from aircraft

A U.S. Navy jet crashed into San Diego Harbor, with both aviators safely rescued after ejecting.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago

US: Passenger jet, helicopter collides over Washington DC DW 01/30/2025

An American Airlines jet collided with an army helicopter near Reagan National Airport, prompting a large rescue operation.
fromWashington Post
6 months ago

Massive sinkhole swallows truck; rescuers race to reach driver

The first sinkhole suddenly appeared Tuesday morning in Yashio, Japan, measuring 32 feet in diameter, swallowing a 74-year-old driver and complicating rescue efforts.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

A South African horror story: illegal mining stand-off draws to an end

The rescue operation at Stilfontein illustrates the desperate conditions faced by illegal miners, highlighting severe human rights concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Bodies recovered from illegal goldmine in South Africa where many feared dead

Many miners are still trapped underground at an illegal goldmine in South Africa, with conflicting reports about their safety and survival.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago

India: Three feared dead in mining accident DW 01/07/2025

Three miners are feared dead with nine others trapped in a coal mine in Assam, posing significant rescue challenges.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Monterey County hiker rescued in 16-hour recovery operation

The Monterey County Search and Rescue Team faced severe weather during a challenging rescue operation in the Ventana Wilderness.
Heavy rain stranded rescuers overnight while extricating an ill hiker, complicating their efforts.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

A kayak flips over during a duck-hunting trip and a boy dives in to save his brother. Both are missing

Tragedy struck two brothers duck-hunting in CA; one brother missing after kayaking accident, prompting extensive search efforts.
#ursa-major
Miscellaneous
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
7 months ago

WATCH horrific moment Catford home explodes in fire just days before Christmas

The e-bike battery explosion on Renshaw Close caused a devastating fire, trapping two occupants and highlighting safety concerns with e-bike batteries.
#sinkhole
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

NYS troopers rescue snowbound heart transplant patient as time ticked away: 'Incredible story of perseverance'

New York troopers rescued a heart transplant patient trapped in snow, highlighting the urgency and effectiveness of emergency response in life-threatening situations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Four Britons feared to be among 17 missing after tourist boat sinks in Red Sea - live

17 people are missing after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea; 28 were rescued during a massive operation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

He was wedged like an hourglass': rescuers describe 20-hour ordeal ending with amputation of rafter's leg

One of the two surf lifesavers who worked to free the man, Ace Petrie, said when he first reached the man, he was submerged from chest down in fast moving water.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Kayaker Trapped on Australian River Has Leg Amputated in 20-Hour Rescue

A kayaker's leg was amputated after a 20-hour effort to rescue him from rocks in Tasmania.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Man's leg amputated in near 20-hour effort to free him from rocks in Tasmania's Franklin River

The international visitor, aged in his 60s, was pack rafting along the Franklin River when he slipped and became trapped between rocks in rapids.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
8 months ago

2 hospitalized after old mill collapses in Mass. town

Two people were rescued from a building collapse in Russell, MA, with one requiring emergency medical attention.
Authorities advised residents to avoid the area during the assessment of the collapsed structure.
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