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Infant Rescued From Flooded Car in Beeville, Texas
weather2 days ago

Infant Rescued From Flooded Car in Beeville, Texas

A Beeville, Texas video shows first responders rescuing an infant from a car stuck in floodwaters after it entered a flooded low-water crossing during heavy rain; the infant was handed to a responder and shielded from rain, with no injuries reported as other occupants were evacuated. Officials warn floodwater is dangerous and note a flood warning for the Aransas River in Bee County.

Rescuers race to reach 23 trapped after nine-story Philippines building collapse
world2 days ago

Rescuers race to reach 23 trapped after nine-story Philippines building collapse

Rescuers in Angeles City, Philippines, continue to search for survivors after a nine-story building under construction collapsed, trapping more than 20 people; five were confirmed trapped and 18 more feared beneath the rubble, bringing the estimated total to 23, while 24 people were rescued and no deaths reported, as investigators probe the cause and debris hampers the effort.

Maldives cave dive tragedy: Italian divers may have been trapped inside
europe3 days ago

Maldives cave dive tragedy: Italian divers may have been trapped inside

Five Italian divers who died while exploring a 50-metre-deep underwater cave near Alimatha in the Maldives may have become lost in a three-chamber cave system, with a sandbank concealing the route back; rescuers say there was little chance of returning due to limited air and depth, four bodies were later recovered by Finnish divers assisting Dan Europe, and a Maldivian rescuer also died during the operation. Italy offered condolences to the Maldives as the investigation continues.

Finnish cave-divers join Maldives effort to locate missing Italian divers
world9 days ago

Finnish cave-divers join Maldives effort to locate missing Italian divers

Three Finnish deep-diving specialists arrived in the Maldives to work with authorities on a new plan to find the four Italian divers believed to be trapped inside a deep cave near Vaavu Atoll, after a Maldivian diver died during the rescue; the group of five Italians reportedly dove about 50 meters, well beyond recreational limits, as weather hampered operations and investigations continue.

Timmy the humpback whale found dead off Danish coast, ending rescue saga
world9 days ago

Timmy the humpback whale found dead off Danish coast, ending rescue saga

Timmy, the young humpback whose rescue drew global attention after being stranded in Germany and later released near Denmark’s Anholt Island, was found dead off the Danish coast weeks later. Danish authorities confirmed the whale’s identity via a recovered tracking device and noted the animal had weakened health from Baltic Sea conditions. The incident followed a controversial privately funded rescue attempt; there are no plans to remove the carcass, and officials urged the public to stay at a safe distance for health reasons.

Atlantic Water Landing Saves 10 Passengers as Bahamian Pilot Guides Plane to Safety
world12 days ago

Atlantic Water Landing Saves 10 Passengers as Bahamian Pilot Guides Plane to Safety

A Bahamian pilot, Ian Nixon, lost both engines and all radios on a Beechcraft King Air 300 while en route from Marsh Harbour to Freeport, then crash-landed about 50 nautical miles off Florida. He and the 10 passengers floated on a life raft until a U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing aircraft spotted them and rescued all 11 to Florida hospitals; three sustained minor injuries. The Bahamian AAIA said the incident happened outside territorial waters and will not lead its investigation; the official probe will be handled by the appropriate authorities.

Eleven Survive Florida Plane Crash After Five-Hour Life-Raft Ordeal
world12 days ago

Eleven Survive Florida Plane Crash After Five-Hour Life-Raft Ordeal

Eleven people survived a Beechcraft 300 King Air crash off Florida after spending about five hours on a yellow life raft. Rescue crews from the U.S. military located the survivors as they endured 3- to 5-foot swells and, with a helicopter hoist, brought them to safety before flying them to Melbourne Orlando International Airport in stable condition; the FAA will investigate the crash.