All articles tagged with #search and rescue
Dilan Shaan Ashar, a 22-year-old University of Maryland student, was found alive on October 8 after being missing for six days. He was discovered in a wooded area and described as 'disoriented' by police. Ashar was last seen on October 2 at the Terrapin Trail Parking Garage. A community-wide search involving drones and K-9 units concluded with his reunion with family.
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for a 37-year-old man missing after a recreational vessel crashed near Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, on October 3, 2026. The incident, which occurred around 4:30 p.m., involved a 30-foot fishing boat that lost control and hit rocks, ejecting three men and a dog into the water. While two men and the dog were recovered, one man died, another is in critical condition, and the third remains missing. The search, which involved multiple agencies and sonar technology, was called off on October 4 after all reasonable actions were exhausted.
Richard Chateauneuf, 64, died after being found unconscious on a trail in New Hampshire's Lakes Region on Saturday. Emergency crews and bystanders attempted CPR, but he could not be revived. Authorities have not released the cause of death.
Mexico's National Guard has integrated a 13-month-old Chihuahua named Comando into its canine unit, outfitting the 7kg dog with miniature tactical gear for search-and-rescue duties. While the force's canine division consists of roughly 350 dogs, mostly German Shepherds and Labradors, Comando is the first Chihuahua recruit. The dog, adopted from elderly owners in the northern state of Chihuahua, has already participated in the Independence Day parade and is now undergoing obstacle course training in Mexico City.
US authorities have confirmed finding debris from a Gulfstream G-100 medical transport aircraft that went missing with six people on board while flying from Bermuda to Boston. The plane lost contact with air traffic control early Saturday morning, and the US Coast Guard is continuing a multi-asset search off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Next of kin for the four Canadian and two Bermudian individuals on board have been notified, and a further update is expected on Sunday.
The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed finding debris from a missing medical evacuation aircraft off Nantucket, Massachusetts. The Gulfstream G-100, operated by Latitude Air Ambulance, lost contact with air traffic control early Saturday while flying from Bermuda to Boston with six people on board. Search operations are ongoing, with next of kin notified and a press conference scheduled for Sunday.
A medical evacuation helicopter crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Catalina Island on Wednesday evening, killing two people and leaving one missing. The aircraft, operated by Reach Air Medical Services, departed Avalon at 7:46 p.m. and lost signal shortly after takeoff. Rescue teams recovered four survivors, with two in stable condition and two in unknown condition. The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are expected to investigate the cause.
A 27-year-old experienced BASE jumper died on Sunday after his wingsuit failed to generate sufficient lift during a jump from a 700-foot cliff in Cache County, Utah. Authorities confirmed the man was pronounced dead at the scene in Leetham's Hollow, a remote area near Millville Canyon. This incident marks the 15th global BASE fatality recorded in 2026, adding to a long-term registry of 541 deaths since 1981. The victim was part of a group of eight to ten participants, and search-and-rescue teams used a helicopter to recover the body from the inaccessible terrain.
A 27-year-old experienced BASE jumper died on Sunday after his wingsuit failed during a jump from a 700-foot cliff in Leetham's Hollow, Utah. Authorities confirmed the man was pronounced dead at the scene after impacting the ground at high speed. The incident occurred in a popular jumping area near Millville Canyon, involving a group of eight to ten participants. This marks the 15th global BASE fatality reported this year, adding to a long-term record of 541 deaths since 1981.
Two hikers died on Sauk Mountain in Washington state within 24 hours of each other in late September 2026. Gary Idleburg, 66, fell approximately 800 to 1,000 feet on Saturday, Sept. 19, after Peter Kalapaca, 78, was found dead on the same trail the previous day. Both incidents occurred on the steep, narrow switchback trail, which has seen multiple fatalities in recent years.
Emergency crews suspended an overnight search for a missing child at Lake Macbride State Park on Tuesday after recovering the body of an adult from the Coralville Reservoir. The incident occurred during a fifth-grade field trip organized by the Iowa City Community School District. Authorities confirmed the adult was pronounced dead at the scene, while the juvenile remains unaccounted for. The University of Iowa has canceled all future 'School of the Wild' trips indefinitely following the tragedy.
A 78-year-old pilot remains missing after a Beechcraft B95 crashed into the Pacific Ocean near Newport, Oregon, on September 21. The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search on September 22 after covering 124 square miles without finding the pilot or wreckage. Eyewitnesses reported the twin-engine aircraft flying low before sinking rapidly. The FAA is investigating the incident, and the pilot's identity has not been publicly released.
A 56-year-old male passenger went overboard from the Carnival Panorama while the ship was returning to Long Beach from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The U.S. Coast Guard and Mexican authorities are conducting an ongoing search, and the man remains missing.
Bert Peter Goris, 64, died on September 14 after summiting Mount Katahdin. He suffered a leg injury and was found incapacitated during a descent in severe weather. Rescue teams airlifted him to Millinocket, where he was pronounced dead. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is determining the cause of death.
The body of 26-year-old hiker Neil Gehring was recovered on the northwest slope of Mount Appleton in Olympic National Park on September 13, nearly two weeks after he failed to return from a planned overnight trek. Search teams located him after analyzing new cellphone location data, following a 10-day aerial and ground search that initially failed to find him. The Clallam County Coroner confirmed the cause of death as extensive blunt trauma to the head, torso, and limbs. An investigation into the circumstances of his death remains ongoing.