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Rescue teams are conducting extensive searches along coastlines and beaches after several vessels sank or went missing near Istanbul, Cyprus, and New Zealand. Authorities have recovered multiple bodies and continue locating survivors amid challenging maritime conditions.
Norwegian author Jo Nesbø is set to visit Croatia in September for public appearances in Split and Zagreb to promote his fourteenth Harry Hole novel, and will also be climbing rocks in Dalmatia with the HGSS team.
Dragana Antešević, who tragically died in a large fire near Omiš, was laid to rest in Kotor Varoš, with a significant number of mourners attending her funeral. Appeals for assistance have been made for her father following the devastating incident.
The body of a foreign national was discovered on Cres Island by HGSS rescuers after a search involving 16 members.
Devastating wildfires have swept through Omiš, Croatia, leaving a trail of destruction and prompting a search for missing persons, including a British tourist. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fires, with one fire chief suggesting arson.
A Czech climber has died on Sutvid Hill near Makarska, Croatia, while his compatriot was rescued by the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS).
The Drava river near Osijek, Croatia, is experiencing record low water levels, attracting swimmers. However, the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) has warned that the deceptively low water hides numerous dangers.
A new building for the Institute of Emergency Medicine in Rujevica, Rijeka, is expected to be completed by the end of the year, providing a new center for emergency services, the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS), and helicopter assistance.
The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) in Rijeka has issued an appeal for public assistance in the search for 49-year-old Ileana Gajić R., who went missing in the Podkilavac and Dražice area.
Members of the Vis outpost of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) rescued a woman on Vis Island who had sustained a leg injury on a boat.
The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) has announced the sad news of the passing of Max, one of its most renowned canine members, at the age of 15 and a half.
Firefighters and members of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) formed an honor corridor in Tučepi for their tragically deceased colleague, Ivo Mendeš, a respected firefighter and HGSS member.
The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) in Dubrovnik intervened on Mount Sniježnica after an elderly man fell ill, requiring a helicopter rescue.
An 84-year-old woman named Božena Šarić, who suffers from dementia, went missing in Zagreb during medical transport, prompting a search by police and the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS).
Members of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) station in Rijeka carried out four separate and challenging rescue operations within a single day.
Tara, a search and rescue dog from the HGSS Orahovica station, has passed away due to a severe illness.
Two Czech citizens were injured in Čikola Canyon, Croatia, after independently descending a closed zipline and hitting a rock. A complex rescue operation involving 20 emergency personnel was launched.
An intensive search is underway in Međimurje, Croatia, for a 66-year-old woman who went missing on February 26. Police and HGSS are using drones and search dogs, appealing to the public for information.
The HGSS Karlovac station responded to a distress call overnight and successfully rescued a man who had not returned from swimming in the Kupi River.
The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) in Šibenik, aided by a Ministry of Interior helicopter, rescued a foreign national who sustained a head injury after falling on a hiking trail on Dinara Mountain. She was transported to a hospital due to difficult terrain and suspected concussion.
A small German airplane crashed in the Velebit mountain range in Croatia, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. Rescue teams faced challenging conditions to reach the wreckage and recover the bodies.
Eight members of the HGSS Makarska station spent hours rescuing an ill-equipped tourist from Biokovo mountain who was wearing socks and beach slippers. Rescue services expressed frustration over the increasing number of careless tourists.
Forest fires in Croatia have forced hundreds of people to evacuate from a tourist town. Rescue services in the Makarska Riviera saved 194 people who sought refuge in the sea and on boats from the advancing flames.
During three HGSS (Croatian Mountain Rescue Service) operations above Živogošće, a Czech citizen died on a trail, while an exhausted Ukrainian national was rescued overnight.
A foreign national on a stand-up paddleboard was carried across the Velebit Channel by strong winds from Karlobag all the way to Pag Island, where he was rescued after managing to keep his mobile phone.
The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) in Rijeka has been searching for 49-year-old Ileana Gajić R. in the Jelenje area for nine days since her disappearance on July 11, with authorities and her husband appealing for public assistance.
Two individuals were injured after falling from a quad bike in the forest above Grižane and were rescued by HGSS before being handed over to emergency medical services.
Following multiple interventions on Biokovo mountain, the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) warns tourists often underestimate the terrain but opposes charging for rescue operations, fearing it would lead to worse scenarios.
The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 2,595, with tens of thousands still missing. Rescue efforts are ongoing, including a 'miracle' rescue eight days after the quake, while the acting president faces criticism over the response.
While Croatia's HGSS rescues careless hikers, some parts of Italy impose hefty fines on those who venture onto mountain trails unprepared, highlighting different approaches to hiking safety.
Members of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service successfully conducted a search and rescue operation overnight in Lička Jesenica, where an elderly woman became disoriented and lost with her dogs during a storm.
Police officers located a dead body in the Mrežnica river near Gornji Zvečaj, with HGSS members subsequently recovering the bodies of two men from the river.
A large-scale search operation for 39-year-old Tvrtko Leović, who went missing on Tuesday, April 14, is underway on Medvednica mountain in Croatia, involving HGSS and firefighters, with drones deployed. The intensity of the search has now been reduced.
HGSS Čitluk successfully rescued an exhausted and dehydrated Italian citizen from Križevac mountain near Međugorje, transporting her to emergency medical care.
Zagreb's Deputy Mayor Luka Korlaet announced that residents can begin filing damage claims from a recent storm, while also advising against trips to Sljeme mountain after the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service had to rescue people.
HGSS Zadar successfully rescued a man and his dog after they fell into a 20-meter deep pit on the island of Dugi Otok.
Emergency responders successfully airlifted a Dutch national to safety after he ran out of water and became exhausted on Croatia’s Biokovo mountain. The operation involved specialized mountain rescue teams and aviation units working through difficult terrain.
A woman who went missing in Međimurje was successfully located by the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS). The rescue operation concluded after a public appeal for assistance.
Marko Rakovac, executive head of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS), discussed summer rescue interventions, challenges, and the reasons why rescue services are not charged despite an increase in operations.
The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) in Makarska rescued a foreign national on Biokovo mountain and subsequently issued a stern warning about hikers' lack of preparedness, urging them to carry water, lamps, and appropriate footwear.
A German tourist injured on Dinara Mountain was rescued by a military helicopter, with special forces and HGSS members assisting in the operation.
Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) conducted a nighttime operation to rescue a foreign national who got lost on Biokovo mountain without water.
Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) rescued a foreign national who was swept from Karlobag to Pag on a stand-up paddleboard by strong winds. The individual was found unharmed thanks to a location sent via mobile phone.
Members of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) from Šibenik successfully rescued a man from a steep section of the Čikola River canyon near Drniš after a multi-hour search in inaccessible terrain.
A paraglider who became entangled in a tree in Gorski kotar, Croatia, was successfully rescued unharmed by the HGSS (Croatian Mountain Rescue Service) after self-reporting their location.
Following multiple interventions in Biokovo, the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) warns that tourists often underestimate the mountain, venturing out without sufficient water or equipment. They emphasize that prevention and education, rather than charging for rescues, are the solution.
The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) successfully rescued a young couple who became dehydrated on Biokovo Mountain during a heatwave, with temperatures reaching 36 degrees Celsius. One person reportedly became disoriented due to the extreme conditions.
The Sljeme cable car will be closed for three days, from Monday, June 15, to Wednesday, June 17, for its regular monthly service inspection and a legally mandated HGSS exercise. The closure ensures safety and operational readiness.
Two 13-year-old girls who went missing from a village near Bjelovar, Croatia, have been found. Police and the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) were involved in the search operation.
Members of the HGSS Čitluk responded to six interventions on Križevac hill in Međugorje on Friday, with four of them requiring stretcher transport.
Natječaj obuhvaća projekte usmjerene na aktivnosti povodom Dana čistih planina koji se provode planinarska društva i HGSS na području Republike Hrvatske Prijave se zaprimaju do 29.4.2026.
A climber who fell at the Portafortuna climbing site near Baška on Krk island was rescued in an operation involving firefighters, HGSS, and emergency services, then airlifted to a hospital.
Members of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) Ogulin station conducted a night operation to rescue a woman and her four children who were reported missing after losing contact while driving through a difficult-to-pass area between L.