Tag: Search and Rescue


  • West Java Landslide Update: 34 Dead, 32 Missing as Rain Hampers Rescue in Indonesia

    West Java Landslide Update: 34 Dead, 32 Missing as Rain Hampers Rescue in Indonesia

    Overview: Rain-Soaked Rescue Efforts in West Java A landslide in Indonesia’s West Java province has intensified concerns for families and officials as the death toll rose to 34 and 32 people remain unaccounted for. Rescue teams said heavy rainfall during the early hours of the morning of January 28 hampered search operations, complicating the task…

  • Mount Maunganui Landslide Update: What We Know Right Now

    Mount Maunganui Landslide Update: What We Know Right Now

    Overview of the Mount Maunganui Landslide A serious landslide struck a campground in Mount Maunganui, a coastal town in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty region, southeast of Auckland. Local authorities and emergency services are racing to determine how many people are unaccounted for as weather conditions and terrain complicate the response. The incident has sent…

  • Mount Maunganui Landslide: What We Know So Far

    Mount Maunganui Landslide: What We Know So Far

    Overview A landslide struck a coastal campground in Mount Maunganui, a seaside town in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty region south-east of Auckland. As authorities work to confirm the number of people affected, residents and visitors remain anxious as teams conduct search and rescue operations in challenging conditions along the hillside above the campground. What…

  • Tramper Found Alive in Kahurangi National Park After 3 Weeks Missing

    Tramper Found Alive in Kahurangi National Park After 3 Weeks Missing

    Tramper Found Alive in Kahurangi National Park A tramper who went missing in the rugged backcountry of New Zealand’s Kahurangi National Park has been found alive after almost three weeks. Local authorities confirmed that Graham Garnett, 66, was discovered in a hut in the Baton/Ellis River area, days after police had formally paused the search…

  • Tramper Found Alive in Kahurangi National Park After Three Weeks Missing

    Tramper Found Alive in Kahurangi National Park After Three Weeks Missing

    Breakthrough in a Prolonged Search A New Zealand tramper who disappeared in the Baton/Ellis River area nearly three weeks ago has been found alive in a hut within Kahurangi National Park. The discovery comes days after police announced they would temporarily suspend the search, leaving relatives and volunteers hopeful that any sign of life would…

  • Ghana Secures Groundbreaking Order for Airbus Helicopters Fleet

    Ghana Secures Groundbreaking Order for Airbus Helicopters Fleet

    Ghana Advances its Defense and Disaster Response Capabilities Ghana’s Ministry of Defence has taken a significant step forward in its strategic air mobility and search-and-rescue (SAR) capacity with a landmark multirole helicopter package from Airbus Helicopters. The contract, announced on 15 January 2026, covers two H175Ms, one ACH175, and one ACH160, highlighting the country’s commitment…

  • Ghana Signs Major Procurement: Airbus Delivers H175Ms, ACH175, and ACH160 for Defense and SAR Capabilities

    Ghana Signs Major Procurement: Airbus Delivers H175Ms, ACH175, and ACH160 for Defense and SAR Capabilities

    Ghana Bolsters Defense and Search-and-Rescue Capabilities with Airbus Helicopters In a landmark move for aviation and national security, the Ministry of Defence of Ghana has awarded Airbus Helicopters a contract for a trio of aircraft designed to expand transport, command, and rescue capabilities. The deal includes two H175Ms, one ACH175, and one ACH160. This order…

  • Ngong Road Building Collapse: Rescue Teams Confirm No More Trapped

    Ngong Road Building Collapse: Rescue Teams Confirm No More Trapped

    Overview of the Ngong Road Building Collapse A building under construction on Ngong Road collapsed, prompting an immediate emergency response. Local authorities and disaster management agencies dispatched search and rescue teams to the scene to assess damage, locate any survivors, and secure the area. Immediate Response and Coordination Emergency crews, including police, firefighters, and the…

  • KWS Locates Body of Missing Mt Kenya Guide After 18 Days

    KWS Locates Body of Missing Mt Kenya Guide After 18 Days

    Overview The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has confirmed the discovery of Samuel Macharia Wanjohi, a porter who went missing during a trek on Mount Kenya 18 days ago. The agency, which coordinates trekking safety and search-and-rescue operations, released the update on Saturday as part of ongoing efforts to locate missing climbers and guides on Kenya’s…

  • KWS Finds Mt Kenya Guide After 18 Days Missing

    KWS Finds Mt Kenya Guide After 18 Days Missing

    Mt Kenya Missing Guide Found After 18 Days Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has confirmed the recovery of Samuel Macharia Wanjohi, a porter who went missing during a Mt Kenya trek more than two weeks ago. The search and rescue operation, conducted by KWS rangers and partner teams, culminated in the discovery of Wanjohi, bringing some…