Tag: Coastguard
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Tragic Drowning Off East Coast Park: Body Recovered After Hours
Investigation Underway After Suspected Drowning at East Coast Park A 28-year-old man was suspected to have drowned in the waters off East Coast Park on December 21, with authorities confirming that his body was recovered about seven hours later. The Straits Times reported that police were alerted to the incident and began an investigation to…
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Greece Rescues Nearly 540 Asylum Seekers Off Crete Coast
Greece Rescues Nearly 540 People Off Crete’s Southern Waters In a major rescue operation, Greek authorities say they have saved nearly 540 asylum seekers from a fishing boat located south of the island of Crete. The coastguard reported the incident, which unfolded some 16 nautical miles (approximately 29.6 kilometers) off Gavdos, a sparsely populated island…
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Christine Murton: Suffolk Police Widen Search As Missing Person Inquiry Expands
Latest update: Christine Murton remains missing in Suffolk Christine Murton, a resident of Rushmere St Andrew in Suffolk, has not been seen since Wednesday, 12 November. Police confirmed that the inquiry has expanded as officers intensify searches across the area. The case has prompted a multi-agency response, with specialist teams and advanced tracking resources deployed…
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Christine Murton: Suffolk Missing Person Update
Forced into the search: Christine Murton’s disappearance in Suffolk Christine Murton, a resident of Rushmere St Andrew in Suffolk, has not been seen since Wednesday, November 12. The disappearance has prompted a multi-agency response from local police and coastguard teams, with authorities urging the public to come forward with any information that could help locate…
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Christine Murton Missing in Suffolk: Police Expand Search
Update on Christine Murton Christine Murton, a resident of Rushmere St Andrew, has not been seen since Wednesday, November 12. Police and search teams have been actively working to locate her, with ongoing coordination between local authorities and specialized response units. The investigation remains a priority for Suffolk Constabulary, and the public is being kept…
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Body Found During Search for Missing Overdue Boat in Northland
Updated: Body Found as Search for Overdue Northland Boat Concludes A day-long search near Whangārei has ended in tragedy as authorities confirmed a body was recovered while investigating the disappearance of a fishing vessel that went missing on Friday night. The vessel, carrying two people, was reported overdue after failing to return to port, triggering…
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Three Dead in Migrant Boat Sinking Off Crete: Greek Coastguard Updates
Overview Tragedy struck off the southern coast of Crete as a boat carrying would-be migrants sank in near-gale conditions south of Gavdos, the Greek coastguard said. At least three people were confirmed dead, with search and rescue operations continuing in the hour after the incident. The incident underscores the ongoing risks faced by people attempting…
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Tragedy Near Crete: At Least Three Dead After Migrant Boat Sinks South of Gavdos
Overview of the incident In a grim reminder of the ongoing Mediterranean migration crisis, Greek authorities confirmed that at least three people died when a boat carrying would-be migrants sank south of Crete. The distress happened in near-gale winds close to the small island of Gavdos, about 80 kilometers south of the main island cluster.…
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Migrant boat sinks south of Crete; 3 dead, Greek coastguard says
Tragic sinking off Gavdos prompts renewed warnings about dangerous sea crossings A boat carrying would-be migrants sank in the open waters south of Crete, near the small island of Gavdos, leaving at least three people dead, the Greek coastguard said on Tuesday. The incident occurred amid near-gale winds, complicating rescue efforts and hindering communication with…
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Emergency Response in Weymouth: Coastguard Helicopter Lands as Police and Ambulances Respond to Weymouth Pavilion Incident
Weymouth Pavilion incident prompts major emergency response Emergency crews were dispatched to Weymouth in Dorset this afternoon following reports of an incident near the seaside venue, Weymouth Pavilion. Local residents and visitors observed a rapid deployment of police cars, ambulances and other emergency responders around the theatre complex as the situation began to unfold. What…