Tag: Rescue
-
A New Museum Spotlight: Jewish Rescuers Hidden in History
A New Museum Spotlight on Jewish Rescuers In a bold departure from conventional Holocaust narratives, a new museum exhibit centers on the Jewish rescuers who saved fellow Jews during the darkest days of persecution. While the term “Righteous Among the Nations” has long honored non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jews, this exhibit shifts…
-
A Grief-Stricken Woman’s Night in the Cemetery Ends with a Mysterious Rescue
Introduction: A Story of Grief and the Unexpected Intervention In December, residents of Syracuse, New York, were stunned by a remarkable account emerging from Oakwood Cemetery. A 55-year-old woman, overwhelmed by the loss of her husband, began spending night after night among the graves. Her story touched a nerve about grief, resilience, and the sometimes…
-
Cop saves child trapped in car in Isabela
Heroic Rescue in Isabela Highlights Quick Police Response In a swift and decisive act of public safety, a police officer saved a child who was accidentally locked inside a car on Monday, January 20, in Barangay Poblacion 1, Santa Maria town, Isabela province. The incident underscores the ongoing dedication of local law enforcement to protect…
-
Darlington Grandad Survives Mountain Fall: Nine-Hour Rescue Praised as Heroic
Miraculous Escape Under Harsh Conditions In a remarkable tale of endurance and community courage, a Darlington grandfather has survived a life‑threatening fall on a mountain after a grueling nine‑hour rescue operation. Keith Wilson, aged 74, was found by a search and rescue team after slipping on rugged terrain, with responders working through the frigid conditions…
-
Search Underway as Floodwaters Sweep Across NZ, One Missing
Rescue crews respond to Mahurangi River incident Heavy rain pummelled much of New Zealand, and emergency responders were dispatched in the early hours after a vehicle and its occupant were swept into floodwaters while attempting to cross a ford on the Mahurangi River, north of Auckland. Warkworth’s chief fire officer Nick McLean said crews were…
-
Person Missing as Floodwaters Survive Storms in North Auckland region
Heavy rains spark flood warnings across North Auckland Bracing gusts and relentless downpours have battered much of New Zealand, triggering flood warnings and forcing residents to seek higher ground. In the north of Auckland, a river crossing turned deadly as floodwaters surged, washing a vehicle and its occupant away. Emergency services were dispatched early this…
-
Dozens Rescued as Waioweka Gorge Slips Close State Highway 2 After Wild Weather
Overview: Highway 2 remains closed through Waioweka Gorge The State Highway 2 corridor through the Waioweka Gorge is expected to stay shut for several weeks as authorities assess the damage from an extreme weather event that left local roads obstructed, homes at risk, and dozens of travellers stranded. A coordinated rescue operation was launched on…
-
Tramp Alive: Missing Kiwi Found Safe in Kahurangi National Park Hut
Summary of the incident A solo tramper who went missing in the Baton/Ellis River area of Kahurangi National Park has been found alive in a hut after nearly three weeks. The 66-year-old man, identified in reports as Graham Garnett, disappeared on December 30 while trekking alone in a remote section of the park. Police had…
-
Philippines landfill collapse: Death toll rises to 11 in Cebu City disaster
Tragedy at Cebu City’s Binaliw landfill: What happened A catastrophic landslide at the Binaliw landfill in Cebu City, central Philippines, has claimed 11 lives as of the latest updates. The incident occurred last week when more than 100 workers were on site, underscoring the dangers faced by informal waste workers and the broader challenges of…
-
Clare Coast Surfer Airlifted After Ballard Bay Incident
Emergency rescue on the Clare coast A surfer has been airlifted to hospital after getting into difficulty on the Clare coast this morning. The incident occurred at Ballard Bay, located south of Doonbeg, and involved a rapid response from Irish rescue services. Timeline of events According to the Irish Coast Guard, the alarm was raised…