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world4 days ago•3 min saved

Five of Seven Trapped Lao Villagers Found Alive as Rescue Continues

Five of seven villagers trapped for more than a week in a flooded cave in Laos were found alive, while two others remain missing as rescuers press on. Heavy rains triggered flash floods that blocked the exit after they entered the cave on May 19. Lao and Thai rescue teams, with international divers, are navigating rugged terrain to reach the missing pair. The cave is in Xaisomboun province, about 75 miles north of Vientiane; authorities have not confirmed why the villagers entered, though some locals say they were searching for gold.

via CBS News|

#cave-rescue #flooding #laos

world26 days ago•3 min saved

Ukraine vows mirror-like retaliation after Poltava strike kills rescuers

President Zelensky said Ukraine would respond in a 'mirror-like' manner to Russia's overnight strikes aimed at Ukrainian energy infrastructure, including a Poltava gas facility where rescuers were killed and others injured as they fought the fire; other locations were hit across eastern and central Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities reported multiple fatalities (including two rescuers and three Naftogaz employees) and dozens of injuries, while air defenses downed a large portion of missiles and drones. Zelensky condemned the strikes as cynical and reiterated that peace requires real steps from Russia.

via Kyiv Post|

#poltava #rescuers #russia

natural-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

Nepal's Deadly Earthquakes: A Closer Look at the Aftermath

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake in northwestern Nepal has resulted in over 150 deaths and dozens of injuries, with the death toll expected to rise as rescuers search the affected Himalayan villages. This is one of the deadliest earthquakes in recent history, with previous devastating earthquakes occurring in 1980, 1988, 2015, 2022, and 2023.

via The Associated Press|

#death-toll #earthquake #himalayas

international2 years ago•2 min saved

American Man Trapped in Turkish Cave Sparks Urgent Rescue Mission

Rescuers are working to save an American man, Mark Dickey, who fell ill while exploring the third-deepest cave in Turkey. Dickey is currently at a depth of 1,120 meters and is being observed at the cave base camp. The rescue operation, involving 150 rescuers from various countries, is expected to take days due to the cave's narrow passages. Dickey's condition is stable, and he is able to walk on his own. The European Cave Rescue Association describes the mission as "very rare" and "extremely difficult."

via CNN|

#american-man #cave-rescue #international

natural-disasters2 years ago•3 min saved

Devastating Torrential Rain and Landslides Claim Multiple Lives in South Korea

Flash floods triggered by heavy rains in South Korea have trapped 15 vehicles, including a bus, in an underground tunnel. Rescuers have recovered seven bodies from the tunnel and are working to reach several people who remain trapped. The torrential rains have caused widespread flooding, landslides, and the overflow of a major dam, resulting in at least 26 deaths and thousands of evacuations. The country is experiencing its peak summer monsoon season, with more rain forecasted in the coming days.

via Al Jazeera English|

#flash-floods #landslides #natural-disasters

conflict2 years ago•0 min saved

"Devastation in Kherson: Russian Shelling Leaves Buildings in Ruins"

Rescuers in Kherson, Ukraine, extinguished a fire in an apartment block that was struck by Russian projectiles. Two people were injured and taken to the hospital, but no fatalities were reported. This incident follows a previous attack on July 2, 2023, where Russian troops fired on the city, injuring at least four civilians and damaging a pharmacy, a café, and an apartment block.

via Ukrinform|

#apartment-block #conflict #kherson

human-interest2 years ago•1 min saved

Surviving Colombian Kids Hide from Rescuers After Fatal Plane Crash

The four children who survived a plane crash in Colombia and spent 40 days in the Amazon jungle hid from rescuers who they feared were insurgent forces that would kill them. The survival story is the subject of a documentary, "TMZ Investigates: The Miracle Children of the Amazon," airing on FOX. The children's mother, the pilot, and another man died in the crash.

via TMZ|

#colombia #documentary #human-interest