search and rescue

Man Reported Missing After Falling Overboard on Royal Caribbean Cruise

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A 41-year-old man has been reported missing after falling overboard from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship en route to the Bahamas, according to official sources. The U.S. Coast Guard was alerted about the incident at 7:17 p.m., with the man reported to have fallen off the ship approximately 127 miles east of Charleston, South Carolina, as reported by Petty Officer Vincent Moreno. The man was a passenger on the Vision of the Seas, a Royal …

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Deadly Earthquake in Northwestern China Claims at Least 118 Lives

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A devastating earthquake in the northwestern region of China has resulted in the death of at least 118 people, marking the deadliest seismic event in the country in the past decade, according to provincial officials. The quake, which occurred in the frigid, mountainous region of Gansu province, prompted emergency authorities to call for an additional 300 workers to assist in search and rescue operations amid the rubble of collapsed buildings. The earthquake, with a magnitude …

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Landslide Claims 6 Lives, Including Family and Local Politician, Leaves Two Children Missing

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The identities of the victims and missing persons from a devastating landslide in southeast Alaska were released by authorities on Friday. The victims include five members of a family and their neighbor, a commercial fisherman who had previously run for Alaska’s sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Timothy Heller, 44, and Beth Heller, 36, along with their children Mara, 16; Derek, 12; and Kara, 11, were at home when the landslide occurred near …

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Loyal Dog Stays by Deceased Colorado Hiker’s Side for Months

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In a tragic incident, a Colorado hiker who disappeared in August was discovered dead last month on a challenging peak in the Rocky Mountains. However, his Jack Russell terrier, Finny, remarkably survived and remained by his deceased owner’s side for months. The hiker, 71-year-old Rich Moore from Pagosa Spring, Colorado, had embarked on a hike up the 12,500-foot mountain on August 19 but never returned. Search-and-rescue teams were deployed, scouring the forests below the peak …

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Surfer Feared Dead in Great White Shark Attack

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An Australian surfer, identified as 55-year-old Tod Gendle, is feared dead following a shark attack near Granites Beach, close to Streaky Bay. The incident occurred earlier this week in an area known for its population of great white sharks. According to eyewitness accounts, Gendle was knocked off his surfboard by a shark while paddling back out after catching a wave. The shark then circled back, grabbed Gendle, and dragged him underwater. Jack Martin, a bystander …

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Missing 2-Year-Old Found in Woods with Family Dogs

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A two-year-old girl from Faithorn, Michigan, who had strayed from her home, was found unharmed in a nearby forest, kept company by her two pet dogs. State police reported that the toddler was found asleep on one of the dogs, using it as a makeshift pillow, while the other dog remained nearby. The incident took place in the remote, heavily wooded region of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, an area known for its vast landscapes and proximity …

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Teenager Goes Missing from World’s Largest Cruise Ship

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A young man from Texas was reported missing while on a vacation aboard the world’s largest cruise ship earlier this week. The teenager, identified as Sigmund Ropich, reportedly fell overboard from Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas ship near the coast of Cuba around 9 p.m. on Tuesday. The search for Ropich is still ongoing, but his family has expressed frustration over the lack of updates from officials regarding the missing passenger. Jenna Izzo, a …

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Search Suspended for Man Who Jumped from Carnival Cruise Ship

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The U.S. Coast Guard has halted its search for a 30-year-old man who was seen jumping off a Carnival Cruise ship near the Florida coast. The man, identified as Jaylen Hill, was captured on video leaping from the Carnival Elation on Sunday as the ship was en route to its final destination in Jacksonville. The Coast Guard deployed an 87-foot cutter named Tarpon from St. Petersburg, a Hercules aircraft from Clearwater, and an Ocean Sentry …

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