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Five rescued, two missing as Laos cave rescue fights through dangerous passages
world2 months ago

Five rescued, two missing as Laos cave rescue fights through dangerous passages

Five miners have been rescued from a flooded Laos cave after 10 days inside, with two still missing as international divers push through narrow, water-filled tunnels. Rescuers drained floodwater and navigated unstable clay and mud walls to reach a rocky ledge where four men were found; the rescued were brought out on stretchers, wrapped in foil blankets and given oxygen. Thai and other international teams are continuing to search deeper, including a 25‑metre‑long narrow tunnel, where the missing two are believed to be, after the men entered the cave to look for minerals such as gold ore before flash floods blocked the exit.

via The Guardian|
#cave-rescue#divers#flooding
Five of Seven Trapped in Laos Cave Found Alive as Rescue Expands
world3 months ago

Five of Seven Trapped in Laos Cave Found Alive as Rescue Expands

Five of seven villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for about a week have been found alive by specialist divers; rescuers navigated a 340-meter tunnel to reach them and continue searching for the two missing. The group had entered the cave seeking gold when heavy rains caused flash flooding, and they are on an elevated ledge with airflow that could aid extraction, which is expected to be challenging. More than 100 people, including 15 divers and experts who helped with the 2018 Thailand cave rescue, are involved in the operation.

via CNN|
#cave#divers#flood
Hundred-year discovery: Tampa, U.S. WWI cutter found off Cornwall
world3 months ago

Hundred-year discovery: Tampa, U.S. WWI cutter found off Cornwall

Divers have located the wreck of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa, sunk in 1918 after a German torpedo off the Wales coast, marking the United States’ largest naval loss in World War I. Found by the Gasperados Dive Team at about 300 feet off Cornwall, the site holds 131 crew (111 Coast Guardsmen, 4 U.S. Navy sailors, 16 Britons; 11 of the deceased were Black). The Coast Guard confirmed the find and said it will mount further autonomous exploration to honor those who died.

via CNN|
#coast-guard#divers#shipwreck
Decades-long hunt yields Lac La Belle wreck in Lake Michigan
science6 months ago

Decades-long hunt yields Lac La Belle wreck in Lake Michigan

Searchers led by Paul Ehorn of Shipwreck World located the 217-foot luxury steamer Lac La Belle off Wisconsin, completing a roughly six-decade quest. Built in 1864, it sank in October 1872 after a gale while sailing from Milwaukee to Grand Haven; the wreck lies about 20 miles offshore between Racine and Kenosha, remains largely intact with the hull preserved and the exterior mussel-covered. Discovered in 2022 and announced in 2026 with a 3D model, it marks Ehorn’s 15th shipwreck find as investigators press on for the next discovery.

via NBC News|
#divers#lac-la-belle#lake-michigan
"Key Bridge Collapse: Honoring Divers and Salvage Efforts"
local-news2 years ago

"Key Bridge Collapse: Honoring Divers and Salvage Efforts"

Prince George's County police honored members of their marine unit and underwater recovery team for their critical participation in the search and rescue operations at the site of the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. The divers worked in hazardous conditions with limited visibility in the Patapsco River, and their efforts were recognized by officials for their bravery and dedication to answering the call in dangerous situations.

via WBAL TV Baltimore|
#baltimore#divers#key-bridge-collapse
"Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse: Authorities Recover Ship's 'Black Box' After 6 Presumed Dead"
accidents-and-disasters2 years ago

"Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse: Authorities Recover Ship's 'Black Box' After 6 Presumed Dead"

Divers recovered the bodies of two workers from the Patapsco River after a cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing a section of the bridge to collapse. Four other workers are presumed dead. The incident has led to the indefinite closure of the Port of Baltimore, impacting shipping and creating traffic disruptions. Investigators are focusing on the cause of the crash and the safety record of the cargo ship, while efforts are underway to restore the waterway for shipping and stabilize the vessel.

via Reuters|
#accidents-and-disasters#baltimore#bridge-collapse
Missing Captain Found Dead on Sunken Shrimp Boat in Tampa
tragedy2 years ago

Missing Captain Found Dead on Sunken Shrimp Boat in Tampa

The body found on the sunken shrimp boat in Tampa has been confirmed to be that of the missing captain, Curtis Lee Cowling. Divers discovered the body on board the submerged boat, but the search was delayed due to a hazmat situation caused by a diesel fuel spill. There are no signs of foul play, and the investigation into Cowling's death is ongoing. The fuel clean-up is still in progress, with the spill contained to McKay Bay.

via WFLA|
#divers#investigation#missing-captain
The Dangers of Sonar Pulses: Human Injuries Underwater
science-and-technology2 years ago

The Dangers of Sonar Pulses: Human Injuries Underwater

Sonar pulses are used by ships to navigate and "see" underwater. The Australian navy divers sustained minor injuries, likely due to sonar pulses from a Chinese navy vessel while clearing fishing nets. Sonar can cause discomfort and health impacts to humans, such as dizziness, disorientation, temporary memory and concentration impacts, or temporary hearing loss. Marine animals, especially marine mammals, can also experience hearing damage from sonar, disrupting their critical behaviors.

via The Conversation|
#divers#injuries#marine-animals