All articles tagged with #drone footage
Three unnamed tourists were trapped on Lost Boy Beach as a rising tide closed in. Netarts-Oceanside Fire District crews conducted a rope-assisted rescue through rough surf, and a drone captured their SOS; after about five hours they were escorted to safety, with officials warning visitors to heed tide information due to the cove’s deceptive dangers.
Drone and boat footage from Western Australia show a tiger shark attacking and subduing a sea turtle, illustrating how apex predators hunt in the wild; the turtle’s shell provides defense but the shark ultimately prevails, underscoring the need to respect wildlife.
Strong storms swept Western New York, triggering tornado warnings across multiple counties as residents shared drone footage and photos of damage in Batavia, Elba, North Tonawanda, and North French.
Dramatic drone video shows floodwaters swallowing streets and a pedestrian bridge in Pendleton as eastern Indiana deals with torrential rainfall, widespread flooding, and multiple severe-weather alerts. Fall Creek rose dramatically downstream, counties issued flood watches and warnings, and storms brought damaging winds up to 70 mph with a derecho causing near-100 mph gusts in Gary. Gov. Mike Braun declared a 30-day statewide disaster emergency and mobilized state resources; the Indiana National Guard is deployed and officials are pursuing federal aid. Communities from Cambridge City to New Castle and Muncie faced power outages, boil-water advisories, and substantial property damage, with New Castle recording over 11 inches of rain in 48 hours and Indianapolis seeing year-to-date rainfall exceed normal levels. More rain is forecast, prompting ongoing vigilance and recovery efforts.
A drone operator filming off New South Wales captured the birth of a humpback whale calf, including its first breath. The event is likely only the fourth humpback birth ever filmed and the first captured by drone, providing scientists with valuable data on reproduction and maternal behavior gathered by ORRCA researchers.
A Western Australia videographer filmed a critically endangered whitespotted wedgefish leading a group of fish—juvenile golden trevally, cobia and remoras—off Shark Bay, with the shoal mirroring the leader for about 10 minutes in drone footage.
A drone video from Manhattan Beach captures surfers paddling on a small wave with a great white shark lurking nearby, illustrating rising near‑shore shark sightings along Southern California as water temperatures warm and El Niño-like patterns emerge, with scientists warning of a potentially sharkier summer even though bites remain rare.
Drones recorded three headbutting incidents among sub-adult sperm whales off Spain and Portugal (Azores and Balearic Islands) between 2020–2022, marking the first video evidence of this behavior and challenging the idea that only adult males headbutt. The footage suggests rough play or social dynamics as young whales leave matriarchal groups, and researchers note that headbutting is unlikely to injure them. The study, published in Marine Mammal Science on March 23, 2026, highlights drone observations as a powerful tool in marine research and partly connects to sailors’ lore about whales sinking ships.
A drone video captured a large great white shark near popular beaches in Maine, prompting police to issue a warning to the public. The sighting comes weeks after a fatal shark attack in the area, highlighting the presence of these sharks in Maine waters, which is unusual but increasing due to a growing seal population. Authorities shared the footage for public awareness, emphasizing the rarity of shark attacks in Maine.
Drone footage and Ukrainian reports reveal that Russian soldiers are increasingly killing their own wounded on the battlefield due to lack of proper evacuation systems, with instances of execution either by shooting or beating, highlighting severe issues in troop management and battlefield conduct.
Iceland's latest volcanic eruption, the 12th since 2021, features a 2.4 km fissure spewing lava, captured dramatically by drone footage, with ongoing lava flows and minor seismic activity, posing local risks from wildfires and toxic gases.
A juvenile great white shark was filmed swimming in Australia's Lake Conjola, with footage revealing it trailing a fishing lure, highlighting human impact on marine life. The shark likely entered the lake following salmon migration, and it soon left naturally after the footage went viral.
Drone footage reveals the extensive destruction caused by a landslide in Papua New Guinea's remote highlands, which buried the village of Yambali and left over 2,000 people missing. Rescue efforts are hampered by blocked roads, damaged infrastructure, and ongoing land movement, with only nine bodies recovered so far. The disaster has also raised concerns about water contamination and the need for immediate aid, including clean water, food, and medical supplies.
Carlos Gauna has compiled 14 minutes of stunning drone footage showcasing great white sharks, blending his impressive videography skills with insightful commentary. Although not a marine biologist, Gauna aims to raise awareness about these fascinating creatures and encourages viewers to verify facts through scientific sources. The video includes various captivating and sometimes frightening encounters with great whites.
A tornado in Greenfield, Iowa, captured by storm chaser Reed Timmer's drone, caused significant damage to a wind farm, snapping a wind turbine in half and destroying a total of 10 turbines. MidAmerican Energy and Vestas US reported no injuries, but the storm marked an unprecedented impact on their wind operations.