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Tag Archives: Rescues
Philadelphia Firefighter Dies in Building Collapse
A 27-year veteran of the Fire Department was pronounced dead at the scene, fire officials said.
11 Die After Boat Capsizes Near Puerto Rico, U.S. Says
More than 30 were rescued in the waters north of Desecheo Island, Puerto Rico, the Coast Guard said.
Vera Gissing, Who Was Rescued by ‘Britain’s Schindler,’ Dies at 93
She was not quite 11 when train convoys organized by a London stockbroker carried her and hundreds of other Jewish children from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II.
New Orleans Tornadoes Leave a Path of Destruction
At least one person was killed, and many houses were destroyed.
Parents Relying on Ukraine Surrogates Desperately Seek Their Newborns
The Russian invasion has disrupted a thriving hub of legal commercial surrogacy. Some couples are risking trips into the war zone to get their children.
Surviving Migrants at Greek Border Say They Were Left to Die
The four men recalled a night of exhaustion, cold and fear when 19 died after being forced across the Turkish border.
Dead Body Is Pulled From Burning Ferry Off Greece, With 10 Still Missing
At least one person was confirmed to have died on the Euroferry Olympia, which caught fire on Friday and is still ablaze near the island of Corfu. Hundreds of others have been rescued.
Hundreds Rescued From Burning Ferry Near Greek Island
A fire broke out on the deck of the ferry, which was taking 239 passengers to Italy from Greece. Two of them were trapped, and at least 11 were missing.
Young Boy Dies in Afghanistan After Being Trapped in a Well
The boy, Haidar Jan, who was thought to be 5, fell into a roughly 85-foot-deep well on Tuesday in a village near Qalat, the capital of Zabul Province.
Ship Carrying 1,100 Porsches and Other Luxury Cars Is Burning and Adrift
A fire broke out Wednesday morning in the cargo hold of the ship, which departed from Emden, Germany, on Feb. 10 and was due to arrive in Davisville, R.I., on Wednesday.
4 Dead and Many Missing After Spanish Fishing Vessel Sinks in Atlantic
A fishing boat carrying 24 people sank about 280 miles off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, early Tuesday morning, Spanish officials said.
Coast Guard Searches for 8 People After Plane Crash Off North Carolina
A small plane crashed into the water at about 2 p.m. on Sunday, prompting search and rescue efforts that continued into Monday, officials said.
5-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Trapped in Well in Morocco for Days
A rescue operation attempting to save him captivated people in Morocco and beyond.
Rescuers in Morocco Race to Save 5-Year-Old Stuck in Well for Days
People in the region were glued to the rescue effort on television and online, eager for some good news at a time when many have been buffeted by Covid pandemic gloom.
A Sinking Boat Caught Her Eye During a Zoom Call
All three crew members of a fishing boat named Bing Bing were rescued after a woman working from home saw the vessel capsize off Scituate, Mass. “She saved our lives,” one survivor said.
Coast Guard to End Search After Finding Bodies of 5 Migrants From Capsized Boat
More than 30 people remained unaccounted for after the boat that was carrying them overturned off Florida’s Atlantic Coast last weekend, the authorities said.
Hope Fading for Dozens of Migrants From Capsized Boat Off Florida
Rescuers said weather conditions had improved, but prospects of survival looked increasingly “dire.”
Dozens Are Reported Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Florida Coast
The boat, which left the Bahamas on Saturday with 40 people on board, was most likely part of a “human smuggling venture,” the Coast Guard said. One passenger was rescued.
Heavy Snow Strands Motorists in Greece and Turkey
In areas more used to dealing with extreme heat, blizzard conditions caused chaos on roads and at airports.
Tongan Man Swept Away by Tsunami Survived After 26 Hours Afloat
Lisala Folau, a retired carpenter, spent a night and day at sea after an undersea volcanic eruption sent waves crashing through his home on the island of Atata.
What We Learned of The Hostage Situation in a Texas Synagogue
The authorities have identified the suspect, a British citizen, who was killed when the hostages at a synagogue in the Dallas-Fort Worth area were freed on Saturday night.
How the Wreck of the Costa Concordia Changed an Italian Island
Ten years ago the Costa Concordia ran aground off the Tuscan island of Giglio, killing 32 people and entwining the lives of others forever.
Crashed Pilot Is Pulled to Safety Seconds Before Train Plows Through
Los Angeles police officers pulled the pilot of a small plane away from the tracks moments before a train smashed into it at high speed.
What We Know About the Victims of the Bronx Fire in New York City
Residents who survived the Bronx inferno on Sunday described a quiet morning that suddenly was overtaken by terror and tragedy.
Dog Is Hailed as ‘Real-Life Lassie’ After Leading Police to Truck Crash
Two men lay unconscious on a frigid Vermont night until Tinsley, a Shiloh Shepherd, led the authorities back to the site of the wreck.
21 People Rescued After a Freezing Night Stranded in Aerial Tram Cars
They spent the first hours of 2022 shivering in stalled aerial tram cars on a New Mexico mountain, rationing Life Savers gummies and bottles of water.
Indonesia Accepts Stranded Refugee Boat After Vowing to Turn It Away
The boat was being towed ashore with more than 100 Rohingya refugees on board. Indonesia initially said it would turn the vessel away, but relented under pressure from rights groups.
Super Typhoon Rai Leaves Miles of Wreckage in Philippines
Philippine officials warned that residents were going hungry. Many were still in evacuation centers. On a highway, survivors scrawled an appeal for aid.
Hundreds Trapped by Fire at World Trade Center in Hong Kong
The blaze at the World Trade Center in Causeway Bay injured at least 13 people, including one who was semiconscious, the police said.
Boat Carrying Migrants Sinks Near Malaysia, Killing at Least 10
The vessel capsized near a beach town in the South China Sea, leaving 29 others missing, officials said. The victims’ nationalities were not disclosed.
Tornadoes Tear Through South and Midwest, With at Least 70 Dead in Kentucky
Power was out across the region on Saturday, and severe storms were expected to continue.
Evacuations Continue After Mudslides in British Columbia
Heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers have inundated cities in the Canadian province. The mayor of Abbotsford warned of an “uncertain and scary time” as residents took shelter in a convention center.
Doctor Charged With False Report to Summon Helicopter on Denali
Federal prosecutors said the climber called rescuers to say that two other people on the mountain, the tallest in North America, were having a medical emergency. But it was a ruse.
20 People Rescued From Flooded R.V. Park in Oregon
Some campers were airlifted from a recreational vehicle park after floodwaters covered the only bridge in and out of the area.
Cleo Smith Abduction: Australian Man Is Charged After 18-Day Search
The legal action came as the Australian authorities continued to address questions about how the police had been able to find Cleo Smith, who vanished from a remote campsite.
87 Rescued From ‘Near-Whiteout’ Conditions During Utah Ultramarathon
The runners were participating in a 50-mile race when they were caught in 12 to 18 inches of snow in the Wasatch Mountain range north of Salt Lake City.
Their Thai Cave Rescue Film Was Done. Then 87 Hours of Footage Arrived.
For their heart-pounding documentary, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin faced a thorny tangle of rights, permissions and personalities.
Some States Want to Charge for Rescuing Lost Hikers
The coronavirus pandemic sent a surge of inexperienced hikers into the wilderness. Many ran into trouble. Now states are looking to bill them for costly search and rescue operations.
The Afghan War Ended With Zero M.I.A.s
After two decades of combat, there were no American troops missing in action, reflecting a major shift in military priorities.
How to Escape Your Car in a Flood
Only a foot or two of water can sweep away everything from sedans to trucks. Experts urge drivers to avoid flooded crossings, and to remember a few steps in a crisis.
Amtrak Derailment: At Least 50 Hurt in Montana, Official Says
The derailment, involving five cars of the Empire Builder train, happened near Joplin, Mont., on Saturday afternoon.
He Was Swept Down a Sewer Pipe. ‘I Just Let the Water Take Me.’
Devastation from Hurricane Ida’s remnants stretched deep into New Jersey, forcing residents and officials to address “a new reality.”
Disabled People Struggle to Evacuate From Wildfires
In Northern California, a region troubled by fire, many people with disabilities live in rural areas that lack the resources to support them during disasters.
Senior Russian Minister Dies After Diving Off Cliff to Save Film Director
The government said Yevgeny Zinichev, a longtime Putin aide responsible for emergency situations, dived off a cliff to save a film director who fell into the water.
How to Pack an Emergency Go Bag
Climate-related emergencies like hurricanes, fires and floods are becoming more frequent. Here’s how to prepare whether you need to evacuate or hunker down.
Five Missing After Navy Helicopter Crash Near San Diego
One person was rescued after the helicopter crashed into the sea, the Navy said.
In Louisiana, Rescue Workers Search for Those Stranded by Hurricane Ida
More than a million people, including most in New Orleans, were without electricity, but the city’s levees held.
Tennessee Flooding: At Least 8 Dead and 40 Missing, Officials Say
The deaths were reported by a sheriff’s official in Humphreys County, who said that the authorities were searching house to house after flooding knocked out cellphone service and swamped roads.
Booming Interest in Boating Leads to More Deaths and Accidents
The U.S. Coast Guard reported a 25 percent jump in boating fatalities last summer compared to the year before. Casualty numbers this summer are tracking to be even higher.