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Cyborg cockroaches could deliver emergency aid in collapsed buildings
technology1 day ago

Cyborg cockroaches could deliver emergency aid in collapsed buildings

Researchers fitted giant burrowing cockroaches with cameras and remotely activated injectors to create 'paraborgs' that can navigate rubble and deliver emergency care when rescuers can't reach victims. In tests, close-range injections succeeded 95% of the time within 15 cm, while full navigation-and-injection succeeded in 72% of trials. Insects are anaesthetised during fitting and live like normal cockroaches afterward. The long-term aim is swarms of cyborg insects that extend rescue teams' reach, potentially within five to ten years.

via The Guardian|
#bio-robotics#cyborg-insects#emergency-medical-aid
Desert tragedy in Death Valley: French visitor dies after car gets stuck
travel3 days ago

Desert tragedy in Death Valley: French visitor dies after car gets stuck

A 68-year-old French tourist, Pierre Michel Formosa, died in Death Valley National Park after he and a companion abandoned their disabled vehicle on West Side Road. Formosa hiked about 1.3 miles toward Badwater Road before collapsing; a motorist alerted authorities and a search-and-rescue operation recovered his body about 1.5 miles from Badwater Road. The coroner will determine the cause of death. Park officials warn that Death Valley’s extreme heat and remoteness can be deadly, noting that the day’s temperature reached about 116 degrees during a record-hot 2024 summer.

via The Washington Post|
#badwater-road#death-valley#french-tourist
French Tourist Dies After Car Is Stuck in Death Valley Mud
us4 days ago

French Tourist Dies After Car Is Stuck in Death Valley Mud

A 68-year-old French tourist, Pierre Michel Formosa, died in Death Valley after the car he and a companion were in became stuck in mud on West Side Road amid extreme heat (about 116–118 F). The companion sought help at Furnace Creek, and a search-and-rescue operation found Formosa later that afternoon; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The coroner will determine the cause of death. Officials warned of dangerous heat with limited cell service and long response times, urging visitors to carry ample water, check conditions in advance, and stay with a disabled vehicle to aid locating and rescue.

via CNN|
#car-stuck#death-valley#french-tourist
Kariba ferry tragedy hits 93 dead, as rescue effort continues
africa11 days ago

Kariba ferry tragedy hits 93 dead, as rescue effort continues

A ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba after being overloaded, with the death toll rising to 93—making it the country’s deadliest transport disaster. About 168 people were aboard the vessel, far more than its 90-passenger capacity, and divers are continuing searches as authorities identify victims (83 identified, including 39 children). A state of disaster has been declared by President Mnangagwa, and DNA may be needed to help identify bodies drifting toward Zambia while the rescue operation persists; the ferry was a vital, cheap transport link for rural communities.

via BBC|
#93-dead#africa#ferry-disaster
Zimbabwe ferry disaster drives death toll to 72
world13 days ago

Zimbabwe ferry disaster drives death toll to 72

The death toll from a Lake Kariba ferry capsizing in Zimbabwe has risen to 72 after 26 more bodies were recovered; the boat was overloaded with about 153 passengers when it left Kariba town, far exceeding its 90-passenger limit. At least 18 children are among the victims; 77 people were rescued, with searches ongoing as authorities blame high winds and choppy seas. A national disaster has been declared and the ferry's loss is already disrupting food deliveries to remote communities.

via Al Jazeera|
#death-toll#ferry-disaster#lake-kariba
Colombia quake toll climbs as rescue crews push to find survivors
world16 days ago

Colombia quake toll climbs as rescue crews push to find survivors

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia’s Pacific coast, killing at least 239 people and wounding more than 3,700, with hundreds more missing as rescue crews search rubble from about 140 collapsed buildings and nearly 50,000 people left homeless. The death toll is expected to rise as recovery continues; international aid is flowing, including $15.5 million from the U.S. and urban search-and-rescue teams from Los Angeles County and Virginia’s Fairfax County joining Colombia’s response.

via The Washington Post|
#colombia#disasters#earthquakes
Overcrowded Kariba Ferry Disaster Leaves 44 Dead
world16 days ago

Overcrowded Kariba Ferry Disaster Leaves 44 Dead

At least 44 people died after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba. The vessel, built for 90 people, carried about 114 adults and five crew (with reports of up to 153 onboard) and overturned after large waves on a trip from Kariba toward islands and fishing camps. A specialized underwater team joined search-and-rescue as the death toll climbed from 15 to 38 and then 44, with bodies being recovered as operations continued. Lake Kariba is a vast, man-made reservoir on the Zambezi and has a history of deadly boat accidents.

via The Guardian|
#ferry-disaster#lake-kariba#overcrowding
Tubes Found as Search Continues for Muskegon River Missing Tubing Trio
local20 days ago

Tubes Found as Search Continues for Muskegon River Missing Tubing Trio

Two women, Jazmin Hock and Sarah Vida, both 28 from Muskegon, and 9-year-old Kayden Kovalcik remain missing after tubing on the Muskegon River; authorities found two inflatable tubes and a broken car window at Maple Island Boat Launch, with footprints under evaluation as search efforts continue. MSP asks the public to avoid the area and to call Hart Post at 231-873-2171 or Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office at 231-689-7303 with any information.

via ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4|
#local#missing-persons#muskegon-river
Purja Among 4 Bodies Retrieved From Broad Peak in High-Altitude Rescue
world23 days ago

Purja Among 4 Bodies Retrieved From Broad Peak in High-Altitude Rescue

Rescuers, led by Mingma G, recovered four bodies from Broad Peak at about 5,000 meters, including climber Nirmal Purja; three others—Sohail Sakhi, Mallory Weis, and Nawang Sherpa—remain on the mountain. The retrieval was described as exceptionally challenging and technically demanding, with Pakistani and Nepalese climbers contributing to the effort. The Alpine Club of Pakistan said it will continue to pursue locating and recovering the remaining climbers when conditions allow.

via Explorersweb »|
#alpine-club-of-pakistan#body-recovery#broad-peak
Body recovered after two-day search for man missing near Lake Minear in Libertyville
local-news27 days ago

Body recovered after two-day search for man missing near Lake Minear in Libertyville

A 30-year-old Evanston man who went missing Thursday near Lake Minear Beach in Libertyville was found dead along the Des Plaines River shoreline Friday after two days of extensive searches by multiple agencies, including Lake County Forest Preserves police, the sheriff’s office, and Mundelein and other police departments. Authorities thanked responders; no cause of death was provided in the report.

via lakemchenryscanner.com|
#des-plaines-river#lake-minear#libertyville
Avalanche on Broad Peak Leaves 10 Climbers Missing, Nirmal Purja Among Them
world29 days ago

Avalanche on Broad Peak Leaves 10 Climbers Missing, Nirmal Purja Among Them

An avalanche struck a 10-climber expedition on Broad Peak in the Karakoram, leaving all climbers missing, including Nirmal 'Nims' Purja. Trackers show the group halted around 6,660m before descending several hundred meters and losing contact. The Alpine Club of Pakistan says rescue helicopters and oxygen will be dispatched as weather allows; a delayed alarm may have hindered the initial response. The climbers were split among four teams and had reached Camp 2 with plans for Camp 3 and a Friday summit attempt.

via Explorersweb »|
#avalanche#broad-peak#karakoram