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local14 days ago•2 min saved

Cliffside Tragedy in Grand Junction Claims Five Teen Lives

Five 17-year-olds died when a car veered off a Lookout Lane cliff in Grand Junction. Investigators say speed may have played a role in the late-Saturday crash; responders found the vehicle on the hillside after dispatch around 7:45 a.m. Sunday. Three occupants were wearing seatbelts (including the driver and front passenger); the two unbelted occupants were ejected. Autopsies confirmed the deaths were due to the crash, and the coroner will not publicly name the victims because they are minors.

via The Colorado Sun|

#car-crash #cliff #grand-junction

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Three-hour cliff rescue on Australia’s east coast: volunteers haul seven to safety

Seven tourists, including three children, were stranded on a cliff along Australia’s east coast as tides and 16-foot waves approached. A helicopter rescue was deemed too dangerous, so unpaid local volunteers executed a three-hour operation using ropes and an Arizona vortex to haul them to safety, preventing the ropes from being damaged by the sharp rock edges.

via CBS News|

#australia #cliff #emergency-services

travel2 years ago•2 min saved

Tourist Survives Dramatic Cliff Plunge in Hawaii

A Canadian tourist in Hawaii drove his rental car off a 60-foot cliff, fell into the water, and was rescued by firefighters and a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after fishermen called 911. The man was treated for minor injuries and hypothermia. Witnesses said the rented Jeep landed upside down on the rocks, and the driver fell into the water when he opened the passenger side door. This incident comes after a tourist in Northern California survived being stranded for three days after falling off a 1,000-foot cliff while hiking.

via ABC News|

#car-accident #cliff #hawaii

natural-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

"Coastal Cliff Peril: Homes in Dana Point and Isla Vista Face Landslide Threat"

A mansion in Dana Point, California, is now teetering on the edge of a cliff following a landslide caused by heavy rain and an atmospheric river. Officials have stated that the home is not in immediate danger, as it is built on caissons anchored to bedrock. The city recommended the owner conduct a professional engineering inspection as a precaution, but confirmed that the house is not threatened and will not be red-tagged. Another storm is expected to bring more heavy rain, flooding, and snow to the region in the coming days.

via USA TODAY|

#california #cliff #dana-point

natural-disasters2 years ago•2 min saved

California Coastline Mansions Teeter on Edge After Landslide

Heavy rains and storms in Southern California have caused erosion, leading to several multi-million dollar homes in Dana Point appearing to be on the edge of falling over a cliff into the ocean below. The homes are being monitored by building inspectors, and while there is no structural damage at the moment, the area is at risk. Additionally, a condominium building in Isla Vista was evacuated when the backyard fell into the ocean. With more storms expected, California faces a renewed flooding risk, especially in areas with already saturated soils.

via Fox Weather |

#atmospheric-river #cliff #erosion

tragedy2 years ago•2 min saved

Tragic Death: Teen Falls from Utah Cliff While Taking Photos

A 19-year-old hiker, Jonathan "Johnny" Fielding, fell to his death at Moonscape Overlook in Utah when the cliff edge he was standing on crumbled beneath him while taking photos. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office ruled the death accidental. Fielding's family expressed comfort in knowing he was doing what he loved at the time of the accident, while his sister warned other hikers and photographers to be cautious near cliff edges. Fielding, a former resident of Missouri, was remembered as a fun-loving and intelligent young man, and a GoFundMe page was created to help pay for his funeral expenses.

via USA TODAY|

#accident #cliff #hiking

animal-rescue2 years ago•2 min saved

"Miraculous Survival: Dog Rescued After 60-Foot Cliff Fall in Michigan"

A dog named Dancer survived a 60-foot fall from a cliff at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan and spent the night alone before being rescued by a local rope rescue team. This marks the second recent incident of a dog surviving a fall from a high cliff, with the previous one being a golden retriever named Leo at Oregon's Ecola State Park. Dancer, described as a "professional troublemaker," was found alive and reunited with her family, highlighting the importance of being prepared for slippery and cold conditions in such areas.

via Yahoo News|

#animal-rescue #cliff #dog

travel2 years ago•1 min saved

Perilous Perks: China's Cliffside Convenience Store

A small convenience store hanging 120 meters above the ground on a cliff in the Shiniuzhai Scenic Area in China has gained the reputation of being the country's "most inconvenient convenience store." Located along an 800-meter via ferrata route, the store provides climbers with drinks and light refreshments. The store has garnered attention on social media, with users joking about the demanding nature of the job for the staff members. Despite the challenges, the store offers climbers a bottle of water for free and sells beverages for less than $1. The Shiniuzhai Scenic Area is known for its hilly landscape and thrilling mountain-based activities.

via CNN|

#china #cliff #convenience-store

accidents2 years ago•0 min saved

Tragic Deaths on Blue Ridge Parkway: Woman Falls from Cliff

A woman tragically died after falling down a steep cliff at Glassmine Falls Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway, prompting a response from the Reems Creek Fire Department.

via WLOS|

#accidents #blue-ridge-parkway #cliff

tragedy3 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Proposal: Woman Plunges to Death from Turkish Cliff

A woman in Turkey tragically fell to her death from a 100-feet cliff just moments after her boyfriend proposed to her during a sunset picnic. The couple had chosen the spot for its romantic ambiance, but the celebration turned into a tragedy when the woman lost her balance and plummeted over the edge. Despite efforts to resuscitate her, she was declared dead by medics.

via India Today|

#accident #cliff #death

tragedy3 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Proposal Turns Deadly as Woman Plunges to Her Death

A woman in Turkey tragically slipped and fell to her death from a cliff just moments after her boyfriend proposed to her. The couple had chosen the spot for its romantic setting and were preparing for a sunset picnic to celebrate their engagement. The woman lost her balance and fell over the edge, initially surviving the fall but later succumbing to her injuries. Friends of the victim called for safety precautions to be implemented at the cliff, which is a popular spot for watching sunsets. The area was temporarily closed off for investigation and reopened with controlled access.

via New York Post |

#accident #cliff #proposal

tragedy3 years ago•2 min saved

Tragic Engagement Celebration Ends in Fatal Cliff Fall

A 39-year-old woman tragically fell to her death while celebrating her engagement with a clifftop picnic in Turkey. Yesim Demir slipped and plunged 100 feet off a cliff at Polente Cape in Canakkale. Despite surviving the fall, she succumbed to her injuries shortly after. Her fiancé, Nizamettin Gursu, had left momentarily to retrieve picnic supplies when he heard her scream. The area has been closed off, and an investigation has been opened to determine the circumstances of the accident.

via Daily Mail|

#accident #cliff #engagement

animal-rescue3 years ago•1 min saved

Coast Guard rescues dog from 300-foot cliff fall.

The Coast Guard rescued a German shepherd that fell over a 300-foot cliff onto a remote stretch of Cannon Beach in Oregon. The dog was walking with her owner when she fell and was left stranded on a rocky shore. The Coast Guard airlifted the injured dog to safety within 90 minutes of her fall and reunited her with her owner. Despite the fall, the dog is in great shape and is expected to recover from her injuries.

via New York Post |

#airlift #animal-rescue #cliff

crime3 years ago•3 min saved

Tesla Cliff Crash: Doctor's Intentions Revealed in Unsealed Court Documents

The California doctor accused of driving his Tesla off a cliff while his wife and two small children were in the car told authorities he was trying to check his tire pressure when the vehicle plunged off the cliffside, according to new court documents. But his wife told first responders "multiple times" that her husband intentionally drove the car off the cliff, the outlet reported, citing court records. Dharmesh Patel is facing three counts of attempted murder. He has pleaded not guilty.

via Business Insider|

#attempted-murder #cliff #court-documents

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

California doctor intentionally drove Tesla off cliff with family inside, court documents reveal.

A California man accused of intentionally driving his Tesla off a cliff with his wife and two children inside claimed he pulled over to check the tire pressure, according to court documents obtained by the San Francisco Chronicle. His wife, however, told first responders that he drove off the cliff on purpose. The man, Dharmesh Patel, was charged with three counts of attempted murder in January and pleaded not guilty. All four family members survived the crash. Patel is scheduled to appear in court on June 12 for a preliminary hearing.

via CNN|

#attempted-murder #california #cliff