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rescues
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Nbc Newsworld5 days ago
Torrential rain triggers flood alerts for tens of millions across Northeast
Heavy rainfall flooded streets and prompted water rescues in several states. A wholesale club roof collapsed in New Jersey while airports reported travel delays.
thequint.comworld11 days ago
Venezuela earthquake survivors wait for heavy equipment as rescue efforts stall
Residents in La Guaira state and Caracas continue to search rubble six days after two earthquakes struck on June 24. Government response has focused on traffic control while civilians and foreign teams conduct most rescues.
nbcnews.comworld13 days ago
Flash Flooding Kills Five Across Kentucky and Tennessee
Heavy rain triggered flash flooding that killed four people in Kentucky and one in Tennessee over the weekend. Officials issued emergency declarations and conducted multiple water rescues as rainfall totals exceeded 10 inches in some areas.
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Al Jazeeraworld13 days ago
Rescuers pull survivors from Venezuela quake rubble four days later
Late rescues continued Sunday in areas hit by twin earthquakes, including a 60-year-old woman freed after 86 hours. More than 50,000 people remain reported missing and the confirmed death toll stands at 1,430.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld13 days ago
U.S. Team Rescues Mother and Baby From Venezuela Earthquake Rubble as Death Toll Exceeds 1,400
@CBSNews reported that a mother and her infant were extracted alive from building debris in Venezuela. The Virginia-based U.S. search and rescue team stated the pair suffered only minor injuries. Dual earthquakes have killed more than 1,400 people.
New York Postworld14 days ago
Flash Flood Emergencies Issued Across Kentucky and Ohio Valley
Multiple Flash Flood Emergencies were declared Saturday as torrential rain caused widespread flooding, water rescues and at least one fatality in Kentucky. Officials issued evacuations and states of emergency in several counties while rainfall totals reached 3 to 5 inches across…
Nbc Newsworld16 days ago
7.2 and 7.5 Earthquakes Strike Venezuela Coast West of Caracas, Damaging Buildings
@MarioNawfal reported that two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela's coast on June 25. Multi-story buildings suffered heavy damage or collapsed in Maiquetía and La Guaira. Tens of thousands lack homes, power, food and water as rescues continue.
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abcnews.go.comworld23 days ago
Tropical Storm Arthur remnants flood homes, prompt rescues in Louisiana and Mississippi
Heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur flooded at least 200 homes in Louisiana and triggered water rescues in Mississippi on Thursday. One worker died during cleanup operations and several tornadoes were confirmed.
indianexpress.comworld26 days ago
Nigerian Army rescues widow after retired general dies in captivity
Troops recovered Amina Abubakar after her husband, retired Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar, died while held by kidnappers in Katsina state. She is receiving treatment in a military hospital.
news.google.comworld27 days ago
Flash Flooding Hits Waco and Austin After Heavy Rain
Heavy rainfall triggered rescues on I-35 and prompted flood watches across central and southern Texas. Forecasters expect additional rain through Thursday.
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foxnews.compolitics33 days ago
Nigerian Army Rescues 360 Women and Children Previously Abducted by Boko Haram in Northeast
Troops recovered the captives, including women and children taken from Borno communities, during an operation in the Mandara mountains on June 7.
foxnews.comworld35 days agoUpdated
Nigerian Army Rescues 360 Boko Haram Hostages in Northeast but Two Infants Die in Captivity
Troops rescued 360 captives, including children, from Boko Haram in southern Borno on Sunday. Two infants died during captivity from exhaustion on the mountainous terrain.
news.google.comworld48 days ago
Landslide kills at least 28 at illegal gold mine in Angola
A landslide at an illegal gold mining site in Angola's northwestern Bengo province killed at least 28 people on Saturday. Local authorities reported four rescues and said search operations had ended.
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foxnews.comworld56 days ago
Whale-Watching Boat Rescues Two Fishermen Off California Coast
A whale-watching vessel responded to a distress call and rescued two fishermen whose boat had capsized six miles off the coast of Monterey, California. The incident occurred near Moss Landing on May 16, 2026.
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ABC Newsworld59 days ago
Air Force Helicopter Rescues 11 After Plane Crashes in Atlantic Off Florida
A military combat rescue helicopter located all 11 people from a plane that crashed in the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The helicopter crew hoisted them to safety despite having limited fuel and completed the operation with only minutes remaining. The incident occurred on May 13,…
yahoo.comworld87 days ago
Flash Floods in Milwaukee Prompt Several Water Rescues
Severe weather has led to flash floods in Milwaukee, resulting in multiple water rescues. The situation has developed amid broader severe weather affecting the Midwest and Plains regions.
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Humane Society Rescues Kitten Named Elmer from Glue on April 16, 2026
Staff at the Humane Society of North Texas dedicated seven hours to remove glue from a kitten named Elmer. The kitten is expected to be available for adoption soon.
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Fire Crew in Reading Rescues Ducklings from Storm Drain
A fire crew in Reading, England, rescued a group of ducklings trapped in a storm drain. The ducklings were reunited with their mother and released into the River Thames. The incident occurred recently, with no injuries reported to the animals.
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RSPCA Rescues Over 250 Dogs from Overcrowded Home in England
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals rescued more than 250 poodle-cross dogs from a single home where conditions had deteriorated due to family circumstances. The dogs were found crammed into living spaces, leading to their relocation to multiple shelters fo…
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Florida Woman Rescues Man from Ocean Who Is Suspect in Double Homicide
A woman identified as Belinda rescued a man from the ocean near Vero Beach, Florida, on March 24. The man was later identified as 64-year-old Jesse Ellis, the primary suspect in the fatal shootings of his estranged wife Stacie Mason and Danny Ooley. Ellis remains at large, and au…
Fortunefinance97 days ago
US Rescues Two F-15 Crew Members After Jet Downed in Iran with CIA Deception Aid
The United States rescued two aviators from an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet shot down in southwestern Iran. The CIA conducted a deception campaign by spreading information that the second crew member had been located, which helped uncover his position in a mountain crevice. The…
ukdefencejournal.org.ukworld97 days ago
US Military Rescues Crew Member After F-15 Shot Down in Southern Iran
A US F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over southern Iran on Friday, leading to the rescue of one crew member on Sunday. The operation involved special forces, aircraft, and the CIA amid Iranian efforts to capture the airman. Iranian state media reported destroying US aircraft dur…
rnz.co.nzpolitics97 days ago
U.S. Rescues Air Force Officer After F-15 Downing in Iran Amid Escalating Conflict
A U.S. Air Force weapons systems officer was rescued in Iran following the downing of an F-15E fighter jet on Friday. The operation involved special forces and CIA deception tactics, occurring during a U.S. bombing campaign against Iranian targets. President Trump has issued an u…
Fortunefinance98 days ago
U.S. Rescues Second F-15 Crew Member from Iran After Crash, Destroys Two Transport Planes
The U.S. military rescued a second crew member from an F-15E Strike Eagle shot down over Iran, following the earlier rescue of the first crew member. The operation involved dozens of aircraft and occurred in a remote mountainous region. Due to a technical malfunction, the U.S. de…