All articles tagged with #missing
A powerful earthquake hit western Colombia, killing at least 265 people and injuring thousands, with more than 84 hospitals reporting damage. The remaining health facilities are overwhelmed as rescuers search rubble and evacuate patients, while thousands remain missing and international aid is being sought to sustain the emergency response.
An AMBER Alert for 2-year-old Aryana Trevino Martinez in San Antonio's Dreamhill Estates ended in tragedy after she was found unresponsive in a water-filled creek; first responders performed CPR but she was pronounced dead the next day. The girl's mother credited her son with locating her, and investigators are reviewing video to determine how she ended up in the creek as neighbors and responders searched the area.
A powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto on Kyushu, triggering the collapse of Aeon Mall and damage at a Nippon Paper plant; two people were found in cardiac arrest and nine were missing at the plant, while four were rescued at the mall and about 10 more remain unaccounted for there. Rescue crews are working through the night as tens of thousands lose power and officials warn of day-two aftershocks.
A passenger ferry carrying 133 people (MV Barima) capsized about seven miles off Georgetown, Guyana, leaving 66 people still missing and 67 rescued (including 15 children) as search efforts expand. Rescue was hampered by darkness until vessels with scanners and divers joined the operation; the vessel, built in 1939 and en route to Port Kaituma, faced initial scrutiny over rescue logistics. Authorities say the captain and several crew tested positive for marijuana and are in police custody, and some survivors were not listed on the manifest. A government investigation has been launched to determine if negligence or wrongdoing occurred and to hold those responsible accountable, if found.
Gracie, a 3- to 4-year-old giraffe at Cedar Hollow Ranch in Leakey, Texas, who had been missing for two weeks, was found June 26 and is described as “fat and happy” by a local official. An aerial search helped locate her, and she’s headed home after a community-wide reward had drawn tips and memes during the search.
Gracie, a 3- to 4-year-old giraffe missing from Cedar Hollow Ranch near San Antonio for about two weeks, was found Friday morning about four miles south of the ranch after an aerial search with help from an aviation company. Ranch owner Vick Jones plans to safely capture and return her, with a $5,000 reward offered for information. She had wandered through an unfenced area past an 8-foot gate and was last seen west of Leakey, roughly 100 miles northwest of San Antonio.
A 3-year-old giraffe named Gracie escaped from Cedar Hollow Ranch in the Texas Hill Country and has been missing for nearly two weeks; despite helicopter searches, a handful of sightings, and a $5,000 reward, Gracie remains unfound in the rugged Real County terrain, where the remote landscape and limited human presence complicate the search.
Two baby giraffes missing from Virginia's Natural Bridge Zoo were found safe and are now in the care of a professional giraffe facility, months after investigators seized nearly 100 animals from the zoo in an abuse probe; four zoo co-owners face misdemeanor charges, and authorities say 95 animals were seized with 28 dead, though no details were released about how or where the giraffes were located.
A denim-clad kangaroo named Chesney escaped from Sunshine Farm petting zoo in Wisconsin, and the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office says the public can help locate the missing marsupial after several sightings; Chesney is believed to be frightened, and his owner has been using a drone to search, with officials cautioning people not to approach him, while noting that keeping kangaroos is legal in Wisconsin. A prior Alabama incident involving a runaway kangaroo was cited as a parallel example.
Rescuers in Northern California race to reach six skiers trapped in an avalanche near Truckee; authorities say those six are alive while ten others remain missing as crews search amid heavy snowfall and ongoing winter weather.
A 72-foot fishing boat Lily Jean sank about 25 miles off Cape Ann near Gloucester, leaving one dead and six missing. Coast Guard crews found a debris field and an empty life raft, and recovered a body not wearing a survival suit; no Mayday was issued. The search, involving helicopters, cutters and a fixed-wing aircraft, continued overnight as officials and Gov. Healey expressed concern for the crew and families.
After days of heavy rainfall, a landslide struck Pasirlangu village in West Bandung, West Java, killing at least seven and leaving more than 80 missing. More than 30 homes were destroyed and some residents were evacuated as authorities issued flood and landslide alerts for the area.
An experienced hunter lost in California's Sierra National Forest for nearly 20 days was found alive by other hunters, thanks to his resilience and a community effort, highlighting the importance of perseverance and community support in survival situations.
Kada Scott, a 23-year-old woman from Philadelphia, has been missing since October 4, 2025, after last being seen leaving her work. Despite police searches and investigations, including involvement from the FBI, her whereabouts remain unknown, and authorities are exploring potential harassment and other leads.