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world13 days ago•2 min saved

Pakistan hunts missing cargo plane after navigational fault over Arabian Sea

A Boeing 737-400 freighter operated by K2 Airways vanished after reporting a navigational system fault while en route to Karachi from Sharjah. Flight-tracking data showed a rapid descent before contact was lost west of Karachi; naval ships, a merchant vessel, and two navy aircraft are participating in the search, with no wreckage or survivors found so far. If confirmed, it would mark Pakistan’s first major civilian air disaster since 2020.

via Al Jazeera|

#aviation #boeing737-400 #karachi

usnews1 month ago•2 min saved

Body of 5-year-old swept into Laguna Beach surf recovered amid high surf warnings

The body of a 5-year-old girl swept into rough Laguna Beach surf during powerful water conditions has been recovered. The child was with her mother and sibling when a wave knocked them into the ocean; bystanders rescued the mother and the other child. The Coast Guard conducted a search of more than 90 square miles for over 30 hours before the body was found by Laguna Beach Marine Safety with assistance from the Orange County Sheriff’s Harbor Patrol. Elevated surf and rip currents had prompted beach hazard warnings.

via NBC News|

#coastguard #drowning #lagunabeach

defense2 months ago•2 min saved

AFRICOM Leads Search for Two Missing U.S. Servicemembers in Morocco During African Lion 2026

Two U.S. service members participating in African Lion 2026 are missing near the Cap Draa Training Area in Tan Tan, Morocco, triggering an immediate multinational search and rescue effort with ground, air, and maritime assets; the incident is under investigation and additional updates will be provided as available.

via africom.mil|

#africanlion2026 #africom #defense

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Three Hikers Dead in Mount Baldy Tragedy

Three hikers, including a 19-year-old who fell approximately 500 feet, were found dead during a rescue operation on Mount Baldy in California amid dangerous weather conditions, leading to the temporary closure of the area for safety.

via ABC News|

#california #hiking #mountbaldy

world11 months ago•2 min saved

Man Rescued After 9 Days in Wilderness Surviving on Pond Water and Carving ‘HELP’

A man lost for nine days in the Canadian wilderness survived by drinking pond water, building a shelter, and signaling for help by carving 'HELP' into a rock and 'SOS' into mud. He was rescued in a severely dehydrated state and is now recovering in hospital, thanks to a large search effort involving volunteers and emergency services.

via The Independent|

#canadianwilderness #helpsignal #searchandrescue

disaster1 year ago•2 min saved

Texas Flood Crisis: Survivor Stories, Warnings Ignored, and Leadership Response

A volunteer-led search effort by the United Cajun Navy in Kerr County, Texas, continues to find flood victims after catastrophic flooding claimed at least 121 lives, with efforts hampered by challenging conditions and driven by community members like Ryan Logue, who is personally committed to helping his own community recover.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#communitysupport #disaster #disasterresponse

environment1 year ago•3 min saved

Spain Deploys Research Vessel Amid Devastating Flash Floods

A Spanish research vessel, the Ramón Margalef, has been redirected to assist in locating vehicles swept into the Mediterranean Sea by recent catastrophic floods in Spain, which have left nearly 100 people missing and over 200 dead. The vessel will map a 36-square-kilometer area to aid recovery efforts, using sensors and a submersible robot. The floods, exacerbated by drought and record temperatures, have prompted a broader search by police and soldiers, as well as studies on the environmental impact of the flood runoff.

via ABC News|

#climatechange #environment #floods

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Nonagenarian Miraculously Rescued from Earthquake Aftermath in Japan"

A nonagenarian woman was rescued alive from the debris of her collapsed home in Suzu City, Japan, 124 hours after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit the region. Despite the "golden period" for rescues being the first 72 hours after such a disaster, she was found with injuries but able to converse. The earthquake has resulted in at least 126 deaths, with many still missing, and has caused extensive damage, prompting ongoing search and rescue efforts and traffic restrictions to aid recovery operations.

via CNN|

##japanearthquake #naturaldisaster

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Fisherman's Watch Reflection Spurs 'Miracle' Rescue After 24 Hours at Sea"

A New Zealand fisherman survived nearly 24 hours in the ocean after falling overboard and even encountering a shark. He was miraculously rescued by three other fishermen who noticed a reflection from his watch. The fisherman, who had been trying to catch a marlin, was treated for hypothermia and exhaustion following his rescue. Authorities are now searching for his missing boat, but the fisherman's quick thinking with his watch played a crucial role in his survival.

via CNN|

##fishermansurvival #miraclerescue

news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Search Intensifies for Kidnapped Chinese Exchange Student in Utah"

The Riverdale Police Department has released images of camping gear that Kai Zhuang, a 17-year-old foreign exchange student from China who has been missing since Thursday, may be using. Zhuang was reported missing after a suspected kidnapping, with his parents receiving a ransom-demanding photograph. The police are concerned for his welfare due to extreme cold conditions and are asking the public to search local wooded areas and camping spots. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Riverdale Police Department or Weber Dispatch.

via FOX 13 News Utah|

##campinggear #kaizhuang