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world3 hours ago•3 min saved

Nine-year-old rescued after nearly two years confined in a van in eastern France

A 9-year-old boy was rescued from a locked utility van in Hagenbach, eastern France, where he had been confined since November 2024. He was found malnourished, naked, and in a fetal position amid trash and excrement, having not showered for about 18 months. The father, 43, is detained on kidnapping charges; his partner, 37, faces related charges and was released under judicial supervision. The boy’s sister and the partner’s 10-year-old daughter were placed in social care. Authorities are investigating others’ possible knowledge of the confinement, with neighbors reporting occasional noises they were told were from a cat.

via CBS News|

#child-abuse #france #kidnapping

world4 hours ago•13 min saved

Two-year confinement ends as 9-year-old is rescued from father’s van in eastern France

Authorities rescued a 9-year-old boy who had been locked inside his father’s utility van in eastern France for about two years, dating back to 2024; the boy is safe and investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the confinement.

via AP News|

#child-safety #france #investigation

world-news2 days ago•14 min saved

Tragedy in the Channel: Four Dead, 38 Rescued in English Channel Crossing

Four people died and 38 were rescued after a group attempted to cross the English Channel from France to the United Kingdom.

via AP News|

#english-channel #france #migrants

world2 days ago•25 min saved

American-Flag Underwear Signals Rescue of Downed F-15 WSO in Iran

An F-15 Weapons Systems Officer downed in Iran was rescued after about 48 hours on the run, with reports that he signaled rescuers by waving American-flag themed underwear as a joint U.S. operation brought him home.

via OutKick|

#air-force #f-15 #iran

world13 days ago•14 min saved

Rescued Humpback Re-Strands on Germany's Baltic Coast

A humpback whale freed from a Baltic Sea stranding near Niendorf/Timmendorfer Strand in Germany has stranded again, triggering another rescue effort as teams dredge a pathway and reassess the whale’s condition.

via AP News|

#baltic-sea #germany #humpback-whale

local14 days ago•3 min saved

Three Kittens Rescued From Uber Eats Bag at Prospect Park

Walkers in Prospect Park found two kittens inside a green Uber Eats bag left under a bench; a third orange cat was later found, and all three were rescued by Dana Heis, vaccinated, and placed in foster homes as they await adoption, with a plea not to abandon pets.

via The Dodo - For Animal People|

#adoption #brooklyn #cats

world16 days ago•2 min saved

Padma River Bus Disaster Leaves Dozens Dead

A bus carrying about 40 passengers toppled into the Padma River in Rajbari district while waiting to board a ferry, killing at least 24 people and triggering a wide rescue operation that recovered 22 bodies; officials fear more may be missing as divers and local crews search the river.

via Al Jazeera|

#bangladesh #bus-accident #ferry

world18 days ago•1 min saved

Colombia Military Plane Crash Triggers Rescue Rush, Dozens Feared Dead

A Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules transport plane crashed on takeoff from Puerto Leguízamo in southern Colombia, with 11 air force personnel and 114 soldiers on board. Rescue teams saved 48 injured, but the number of survivors and fatalities remains uncertain as authorities investigate the cause. President Petro lamented the tragedy and cited delays in renewing the military fleet, while leaders call for investigations. The crash underscores ongoing concerns over Colombia’s military aircraft readiness, with ongoing rescue operations at the scene.

via The Guardian|

#c-130 #colombia #military

california21 days ago•9 min saved

Hundreds of pets rescued in Lake Hughes hoarding crackdown

LA County’s Animal Care and Control, aided by 70-plus workers and other rescues, rescued more than 300 dogs and cats from a Lake Hughes home — about 250 dogs and 66 cats confirmed — in what officials called one of the county’s largest animal rescues. The operation strained seven county centers, and authorities are urging the public to adopt or foster while investigators probe neglect and overcrowding; animals are being medically screened and redistributed to shelters and rescue groups.

via Los Angeles Times|

#adoption #animals #california

us-and-canada24 days ago•8 min saved

Coast Guard pulls stranded snowmobiler from icy edge off Mackinac Island

The U.S. Coast Guard and local responders rescued a snowmobile operator stranded on ice near Mackinac Island, Michigan, after blizzard conditions prevented an aerial rescue; the rider had mild hypothermia but is in stable condition, and officials warned the weather was worse than a whiteout.

via BBC|

#blizzard #coast-guard #ice

pets27 days ago•50 min saved

Kitten Found Hidden Inside Car Headlight Sparks Rescue

In El Tigre, Venezuela, a mechanic freed a stray kitten that had crawled into a car’s headlight, nursed her for days, and helped her find a permanent home, where she was named Paola.

via The Dodo|

#car #kitten #paola

us-news1 month ago•2 min saved

Jet Blue Finds Forever Home After Las Vegas Airport Rescue

A two-year-old goldendoodle named Jet Blue was abandoned at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, left tied to a ticketing counter; after the owner was arrested for leaving the dog due to missing paperwork and a mandatory hold period, the pup was placed with a rescue and ultimately adopted by Las Vegas officer Skeeter Black and his family, turning a case of abandonment into a heartfelt adoption and prompting a reminder not to abandon pets.

via NBC News|

#adoption #airport #dog

usnews1 month ago•5 min saved

Deadly Sierra Nevada Avalanche Ends Fatal Backcountry Tragedy

Nine skiers were killed in a Sierra Nevada avalanche near Lake Tahoe; after days of dangerous weather, rescuers recovered all victims from a 15-person backcountry group that included six women and three guides from Blackbird Mountain Guides, with four survivors previously rescued as crews fought through high avalanche danger and a storm.

via The New York Times|

#avalanche #backcountryskiing #california

national1 month ago•2 min saved

Nine Backcountry Skiers Killed in Lake Tahoe Avalanche; Bodies Recovered as Investigations Begin

Nine backcountry skiers, including six close friends and three Blackbird Mountain Guides, were killed in a Lake Tahoe avalanche on the California side. After several days of unsafe conditions, authorities recovered all nine bodies—five pulled out Friday and four on Saturday—from a 15-person incident that left six survivors. Rescue crews faced brutal weather as PG&E used water to stabilize the slope. Investigations are underway by the Sierra Avalanche Center, Cal/OSHA, and the sheriff’s office to determine weather factors, route choices, trigger type, and any potential negligence; the group had shortened its three-day tour due to a storm.

via NBC News|

#avalanche #backcountry-skiing #investigation

animals1 month ago•18 min saved

Mice exhibit CPR-like care for distressed cage-mates, linked to oxytocin

A USC-led study observed mice performing first-aid–like behaviors toward an unconscious cage-mate—sniffing, grooming, and face-directed actions—triggered by unresponsiveness and strengthened by oxytocin signaling; responses are stronger for familiar cage-mates, suggesting an innate caregiving tendency that could aid group survival, though it is not human CPR.

via Earth.com|

#animals #first-aid #mice