Colombia has entered the 'final phase' of its search and rescue operations following a devastating earthquake, with the death toll rising to 265. Authorities are facing critical hours as hopes for finding more survivors diminish.
Colombia has declared three days of national mourning for the over 240 victims of a devastating earthquake, while rescue efforts continue to find more than 2,500 missing people. Miraculous rescues include a 32-year-old woman pulled alive after 36 hours and a two-month-old baby saved from the rubble.
Rescue workers have received a letter from a bailiff ordering them to vacate their station within 14 days. The reason for the eviction order was not immediately clear.
A powerful earthquake in Colombia has killed over 250 people, with thousands still missing as rescuers race against time to find survivors. The disaster has strained the new government and emergency services, with one woman being pulled alive from rubble nearly 30 hours after the quake.
A man was successfully rescued and revived on a beach in Novalja after collapsing, with rescuers performing CPR for 40 minutes to restore his pulse. The dramatic incident highlights the quick actions of those present.
Michigan State Police and DNR conservation officers successfully located a family who had been stranded for three days after their tubing trip on the Muskegon River, captured in a dramatic video.
Austrian mountain rescuers, including helicopters, conducted a challenging operation to save a group of 36 poorly equipped hikers from three families, including toddlers in strollers, who became stranded at over 2300 meters.
An RNLI crew successfully rescued a sailor from a boat that ran aground and was taking on water in Galway Bay, with rescuers emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
A whale was sighted in the Baltic Sea near Międzyzdroje, Poland, leading to a coordinated response from specialists including WWF Polska and volunteer rescuers, who successfully assisted the marine mammal to safely depart the area.
Russian forces launched a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) strike on Izium in Kharkiv Oblast, resulting in the deaths of two people and injuries to several others. Photos from the scene show the aftermath of the attack.
An Australian flight crew faced subfreezing temperatures, shifting weather, and near-constant darkness during a challenging medevac mission to rescue a U.S. national in Antarctica.
A team of 70 firefighters from Ukraine has been deployed to southwest France to help combat wildfires that have scorched 42,000 hectares, marking the worst blaze in decades. The Ukrainian rescuers are assisting in putting out the remaining flames.
Police have identified two individuals suspected of swimming in rough seas with Motiejus Lisauskas, whose swim tragically ended in his death, despite warnings from rescuers.
Volunteers from the Hellenic Red Cross Samaritan-rescuers saved dozens of domestic and wild animals found in the fire-affected zones of Western Attica, transporting them to safe locations.
Slovenian mountain rescuers have responded to 448 interventions this year, 74 more than the same period last year, indicating a significant increase in mountain accidents.
Rescuers treated 11 people, two of whom sustained serious injuries, following a three-car accident in the Jihlava region of the Czech Republic. Air rescue services from Vysočina and South Bohemia were also deployed.
Animal rescuers in Dabas, Hungary, have found an inseparable dog and goat pair that have become so close they cannot be separated. The heartwarming duo was recently taken into care.
Seven children were hospitalized and approximately 120 scouts were evacuated from a camp in Zawiercie County, Poland, following an incident that required the intervention of GOPR rescuers and medical teams.
Ukrainian rescuers have arrived in Gironde, France, to provide assistance in battling a massive wildfire, offering international support during the emergency.
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The body of famous climber Nirmal Purja, known from a Netflix documentary, was recovered from Broad Peak in Pakistan days after he was killed in an avalanche. Tributes poured in for the ex-British soldier following the tragic incident on the mountain he reportedly adored.
Rescuers from the Dutch animal aid organization Animal Heroes are traveling to Spain's Ávila province, an area severely impacted by wildfires, to feed and assist animals that survived the blazes.
A car drove into a pond on Raudonųjų šaltinių Street in Marijampolė, Lithuania, on Saturday morning. Rescuers did not find anyone inside, despite initial reports of a man being in the vehicle.
The death toll from the recent earthquake in Japan has climbed to 35, with rescuers continuing to search for survivors in damaged areas. Auto and chip factories have suspended production following the disaster.
The body of a 10-year-old boy was recovered from a New Jersey river after he reportedly saved his sister from drowning. Rescuers are continuing their search for a third child who is also missing in the river.
Time was running out to find survivors, as rescuers continued to work in the Kumamoto area on Japan 's southern main island of Kyushu, where the magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Tuesday.
A car accident in Kaunas district, Lithuania, resulted in the death of a girl and injuries to four other individuals after a Renault vehicle overturned, requiring rescuers to free trapped people.
A massive search and rescue operation involving hundreds of rescuers, drones, and helicopters successfully located a three-year-old boy who went missing in a cornfield near Huncovce, Slovakia, for over 30 hours.
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake in southern Japan has killed at least 13 people, with rescuers searching for survivors. One Vietnamese worker was confirmed among the dead, and significant damage to homes was reported in Kumamoto prefecture.
A 47-year-old Czech tourist died near Hinterstoder in Upper Austria after rescuers searched for her all Sunday when she failed to arrive at a mountain hut.
A Vietnamese cargo ship sank in the South China Sea, leaving at least 17 people missing and prompting a search and rescue operation. While 45 individuals were rescued, efforts continue to locate the remaining missing crew members.
Two puppies died after passengers reportedly locked them in a suitcase instead of purchasing tickets, despite cries from the animals being heard, rescuers were unable to save them.
Mountain rescuers in Börzsöny, Hungary, had a challenging day with multiple alerts on Friday. Incidents included two young people attempting a shortcut near Remete Cave and two separate ankle injuries requiring rescue.
A Sea-Watch video has prompted questions regarding the methods of self-proclaimed sea rescuers, suggesting they may be working with rather than against human traffickers, despite their idealism.
The alert was given at 1:30 PM. The victim, about 50 years old, was in cardiorespiratory arrest upon the arrival of rescuers. There was also one minor injury.
A Lithuanian museum has initiated a special search for the grandchildren of a family who dramatically saved Jews in Kėdainiai villages during World War II, aiming to connect with their legacy.
A man was reported to have died at the summit of Bukit Maras in Kuala Nerus, Malaysia, with rescuers undertaking the effort to carry his body down the peak.
At least 23 people have died and over 100 are missing as monsoon season brings widespread flooding to Afghanistan. Rescuers are actively searching for survivors amidst the ongoing risk of further floods.
Fifty-three dolphins were stranded in Massachusetts over two days, attributed to receding tides. Rescuers have successfully returned 19 of the marine mammals to the sea.
Tuesday's TV recommendations feature a documentary about Russia's shadow army in Europe, alongside other programs like 'Seagrass rescuers' and 'Scenes of Power'.
Four people were injured when a car crashed into a rock near Ciucaș Cabin in Prahova County, Romania, prompting a difficult rescue operation by mountain rescuers and SMURD teams in the challenging mountainous terrain.
A plaque in Paris dedicated to Arsene and Angele Richard and their daughter Marcelle, who saved a Jewish boy during the Holocaust, was vandalized and broken before a commemoration event.
Authorities have confirmed that no one was harmed in the collapse of a shophouse in Melaka. Rescuers have halted their search amid fears of further structural instability at the site.
A deadly landslide in Chongqing, China, has resulted in at least eight fatalities and left 34 people missing. Rescue operations are underway as authorities work to locate survivors and assess the full extent of the disaster.
Following several rainy days, improved weather in the Tatra Mountains led to an increase in tourist activity and a surge in dangerous accidents, prompting rescuers to intervene 15 times.
Rescuers have recovered the body of a man buried in a landslide in Barangay E. Alegado, Glan, Sarangani province, after several days of search and retrieval operations. The search for his wife is still ongoing.
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A Labrador named Tokyo had to be rescued from Britain's highest mountain after becoming disoriented from eating cannabis. Rescuers discovered the dog's unusual condition after it began swaying and couldn't walk.
Wildlife officers in Islamabad, Pakistan, are rehabilitating birds affected by dehydration and heatstroke, as the country experiences increasingly hotter summers.
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Fifteen Indian tourists have died after a speedboat capsized off the coast of Phu Quoc, Vietnam, with rescuers braving towering waves to save others. The mortal remains of the victims are being repatriated to India.
A drunk man, initially feared to have drowned in the Soroksár Danube, surprised rescuers by swimming across the river himself and then calling for emergency services.
A new mountain rescue service has been established in the Vodno and Matka Canyon areas, with trained rescuers and paramedics demonstrating their readiness.
Five hikers triggered a rescue operation during a thunderstorm in Italy's Gran Sasso mountains but subsequently declined assistance from the mountain rescuers upon their arrival.
Four climbers were injured after their safety ropes reportedly broke, causing them to fall in the Albișoara Valley in Bușteni, Romania. Mountain rescuers were deployed to the scene for a rescue operation.
A woman paragliding in Brașov, Romania, became entangled in a tree 10 meters above the ground and was safely rescued by mountain rescuers without injury.
A fire at a shoe factory in China's Fujian province resulted in the deaths of at least 28 people, with some workers reportedly jumping from the roof to escape the flames. The factory owner and other responsible individuals have been arrested following the tragedy.
A Belgian Shepherd named Ottalia from Lithuania, along with her handler Iveta Rudaitytė, assisted Israeli rescuers in Venezuela, marking another successful mission for the border guard's canine unit.
A recent dramatic incident at Frankfurt's Commerzbank Tower, involving work at 240 meters, underscores the high risks associated with maintaining skyscraper facades. Facade cleaners and high-altitude rescuers discuss their daily challenges.
Rescuers in China are searching for survivors after severe storms left 17 people dead and caused widespread damage. The region is also bracing for the approach of a super typhoon.
A 49-year-old homeless woman was rescued in Texas after being trapped for days in mud and sewage at the bottom of a ravine. Rescuers heard her calls and successfully extracted her after an 18-hour operation.
Russian forces conducted a 'double-tap' strike in Kramatorsk, hitting rescuers with an FPV drone for a second time. The incident occurred while the rescuers were extinguishing a fire caused by an initial Russian attack.
A resident of Pulli village in Tori municipality, Estonia, was alarmed when a viper appeared on his terrace. Rescuers decided to leave the snake alone rather than dismantle the terrace structure.
A powerful earthquake in Colombia has resulted in over 250 fatalities and more than 3,000 missing persons, prompting an urgent search and rescue operation. The disaster has been described as a "biblical catastrophe," testing the new president's administration as rescuers race against time.
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck Colombia, resulting in at least 224 deaths and widespread destruction. Rescue efforts are underway to find survivors amidst the rubble, with hospitals overwhelmed and an urgent humanitarian crisis unfolding in affected areas.
A powerful earthquake in Colombia has killed at least 132 people, making it one of the strongest in recent years. The seismic event also led to the postponement of two continental football matches.
Dramatic rescue efforts were captured on video in Greece, showing a battle against waves to save a woman in Chania and the anxious rescue of an elderly woman during a fire in Kouvaras. These incidents highlight the bravery of rescuers in challenging conditions.
A taxi driver in Wrocław lost control of his vehicle on the Sikorski Bridge, resulting in the car hanging precariously over the Oder River, requiring rescue efforts from firefighters and WOPR rescuers.
A wildfire in Utah is impeding rescue efforts to reach the crash site of a firefighting helicopter that went down on Friday morning, leaving the fate of its two passengers unknown for over 24 hours.
Australian rescuers successfully extracted an American from Antarctica, with very little time available due to the continent's severe winter conditions.
A helicopter pilot executed a dangerous maneuver to rescue a young woman who collapsed on sea rocks in Hvar, Croatia. Rescuers jumped from the hovering helicopter to reach and save her in a spectacular operation.
Rescuers successfully completed the transfer of a 15-year-old girl who was injured in a difficult-to-access area in Samothrace, Greece, after she called emergency services.
A diver tragically died during an exploratory dive in Hranická Propast, the world's deepest flooded cave in the Czech Republic. Rescuers recovered the body from a depth of 186 meters.
Two dogs found severely emaciated on a country road in Galway have made a full recovery and are now in good health, with rescuers expressing pride in their progress.
Images have emerged of two tourists riding scooters on the Bucegi plateau in Romania, sparking discussion after being published by mountain rescuers. The incident highlights unusual recreational activities in protected natural areas.
An eight-year-old boy was violently hit by another swimmer on a water slide, and his father criticized the pool staff, lifeguards, and rescuers for their perceived lack of preparedness and response.
A ferry fire off Indonesia's Madura island has resulted in at least five deaths, with rescuers searching for dozens of missing passengers. The exact number of missing individuals remains unknown.
Mountain rescuers conducted a 10-hour operation to rescue a woman with a broken ankle in Pirin. The signal was received on August 1st from the area between the peaks Zabat and Yalovarnika, and difficult terrain prevented helicopter involvement.
As the mushroom and berry picking season begins in Latvia, rescuers have already received 28 calls for people getting lost in the forests, primarily solitary pickers and seniors.
Three fatal accidents occurred in the Tatra Mountains on Saturday, including one in Slovakia, prompting rescuers to warn of difficult conditions and advise careful route planning due to dehydration and fatigue risks.
Friday's heatwave kept rescuers busy in Slovakia, responding to over 40 heat-related collapses, with the Žilina region reporting the highest number of incidents.
Slovenian mountain rescue teams are experiencing a high volume of incidents, including a slip on Vitranc and an accident in the Triglav wall, as the summer season brings increased visitors and dangerous situations.
A series of powerful earthquakes, including a magnitude 7, struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan, causing buildings to collapse and leaving several people in cardiac arrest. Thousands have been evacuated as rescuers search for those trapped.
Emergency services conducted a high-altitude rescue after a climber survived a 200-meter fall on Mount Aspiring, with rescuers suggesting he should buy a Lotto ticket given his improbable survival.
Despite a government agreement approved in April, Czech and Slovak medical rescuers are still unable to operate across their shared border as both sides continue to negotiate specific conditions for interventions.
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake has struck southern Japan, resulting in at least 13 fatalities and significant damage to infrastructure, including collapsed bridges and damaged roads. Rescuers are in a race against time to find survivors trapped under rubble, with hundreds of thousands evacuated.
Five Bosnian mountaineers from Zenica died on Mount Elbrus due to a sudden change in weather, prompting a day of mourning in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Brčko District. Survivors described the unexpected severe weather conditions, and efforts are underway to transport the bodies back to Bosnia and Herzegovina after identification.
Several Bosnian climbers have died on Russia's Mount Elbrus, according to Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry. Rescuers managed to save two other climbers, who were evacuated for medical treatment.
Mountain rescuers in the Julian Alps intervened twice yesterday, rescuing an exhausted person from Kriška stena and two lost alpinists from Rakova špica, all unharmed.
The Ústí Region in the Czech Republic aims to increase subsidies for firefighters, municipal police, and rescuers, as requests for support significantly exceeded the allocated amount, with regional council recommending the increase.
Austrian mountain rescuers found a 18-year-old Hungarian youth in shorts and a t-shirt, suffering from hypothermia, after an 8-hour rescue operation, though he sustained no serious injuries.
Survivors of a canoe accident in Malamawar Yandutse, Jigawa, recounted their terrifying experience, praising rescuers and appealing for a bridge to prevent future incidents.
Zdravko Đurić, who had been missing for two days in the Sarajevo area, has been successfully located after an extensive search by rescuers. His family had reported him missing from Vogošća and he was later spotted in Pofalići.
In Cahul, Moldova, rescuers quickly freed a three-month-old baby who was accidentally locked inside a parked car after the door closed with the keys inside.
A cat named Luli Pascualina was miraculously rescued in Venezuela after surviving 23 days trapped under rubble, following a lengthy operation by rescuers.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda thanked the country's rescuers and medics for their participation in a relief mission following earthquakes in Venezuela.
Additional firefighters and heavy equipment have been mobilized in Bușteni, Romania, following a flood that affected the resort town. Rescuers are continuing operations to clear flood effects and support the population.
Moldovan rescuers and firefighters responded to 20 incidents across Chișinău and several districts, clearing consequences of torrential rains and strong winds, including fallen trees and damaged power lines.
An ambulance in Chania, Greece, was involved in a fatal collision with a car, resulting in the death of the patient it was transporting due to cardiac arrest. Two rescuers were also injured in the crash, which caused the ambulance to overturn.
Rescuers in Palanga, Lithuania, are drawing attention to persistent issues on the beaches, including illegal sales of chebureks and fishing boats selling fish to bathers without proper permits.
Drone attacks have been reported in Moscow and other Russian cities, while in the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian drones attacked rescuers during firefighting operations. These incidents highlight ongoing drone activity impacting both civilian areas and emergency services.
Participants in an international mountain rescue exercise in Jeseníky, Czech Republic, practiced responding to crisis situations, including simulated massive bleeding and a fictional birth in the field.
Catastrophic flash floods have hit a Texas region, killing at least one person and prompting rescuers to save dozens of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes.
The search has been suspended for three missing boaters after their vessel capsized near Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay amid 5-foot swells, an incident that has resulted in one confirmed death and left four people dead in total.
An earthquake with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 in the Caracas area of Venezuela has claimed over 4,800 lives. Rescuers and families continue to search through the rubble of collapsed buildings for the many still missing.
A hiker who suffered a leg injury on Mount Kearsarge was carried down the mountain by rescuers and received a surprise marriage proposal from her partner, which she accepted while still on the stretcher.
Several people have died and others are missing after a fire erupted at a construction site in Brussels. Rescuers discovered lifeless victims in an elevator, with access to another elevator still pending. Over 200 workers were present when the fire broke out.
A Polish tourist died in the Slovak Tatras after falling 200 meters in the area of Czarny Szczyt. Rescuers reported the man did not have appropriate equipment.
Mountain rescue services in Ohrid successfully located an elderly missing person near Studenchishte Marsh using a drone equipped with a thermal camera, despite challenging conditions.
An Austrian family of four was rescued from the Košuta ridge in Slovenia after being caught in a storm and unable to descend on their own, prompting an intervention by mountain rescuers.
Rescue efforts are ongoing following a building collapse in Pune, with challenges increasing as rescuers work to find the remaining eight people, while survivors recount their harrowing experiences and a victim's last message to parents is revealed.
Pakistani rescuers located the wreckage of a Boeing 737-400 cargo plane, which had disappeared from radar on Wednesday, during a search operation off the coast of Karachi, 12 hours after it went missing.
Rescuers have located the wreckage of a Pakistani cargo plane, a Boeing 737, that went missing over the Arabian Sea. A frantic search is now underway for the crew members.
The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has climbed to nearly 3,700, with 36 Spanish nationals among the deceased and 138 still missing. Efforts are underway to reopen the country's largest airport amidst the ongoing crisis.
The Icelandic Red Cross and Greek Red Cross Samaritans-Rescuers have deployed volunteers to Venezuela. They are providing humanitarian assistance in the midst of a tragedy in the country.
Russian drone attacks targeted warehouses in the Brovary district of the Kyiv region, resulting in a large fire and one person being injured. Rescuers were deployed to extinguish the blaze.
An endangered white-tailed eagle, found with a gunshot wound in Russia, died after officials took 50 days to authorize its treatment, according to wildlife rescuers.
Rescuers in Enrile town retrieved the body of a 13-year-old boy, Gian Agpalasin, from the Cagayan River, marking the second drowning victim recovered from the incident.
The search for a man who disappeared after jumping from a paddleboard at Zlaté piesky ended tragically, with rescuers finding him dead two days later using sonar.
A powerful earthquake in Colombia has resulted in at least 181 deaths and over 1,300 injuries, with thousands still missing. Rescuers are racing against time to find survivors trapped under collapsed buildings, as the EU provides financial aid to support relief efforts.
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, resulting in a rising death toll of over 220 people as rescuers continue to search for survivors in the rubble. Pope Leo XIV expressed deep sadness over the tragedy, and the EU pledged support to Colombia.
Mountain rescuers in Brașov, Romania, found a rare, injured great horned owl chick in the middle of a road. The chick is now receiving initial medical evaluation.
Greek and French military-trained firefighter-rescuers from the RIISC4 unit shared their experiences from fire fronts, specifically detailing a mission that began on August 1, 2026, from their base in Nea Makri to the Libourne region of France.
Mountain rescuers intervened to save 25 people in difficulty in mountainous areas over the past 24 hours, with six individuals requiring hospitalization after being transported to medical services.
Strong winds in northern Moldova have damaged the 330 kV Bălți–Dnestrovsk power line, leading to remediation efforts by Moldelectrica. Rescuers have also responded to multiple incidents of fallen trees and damaged roofs caused by the severe weather.
Russian Ministry for Emergency Situations rescuers have provided official details on the causes of the tragic deaths of five Bosnian mountaineers on Elbrus, attributing a significant role to weather conditions and other factors.
Russian forces attacked emergency responders in Ukraine's Nikopol district, Dnipropetrovsk region, while they were extinguishing a fire caused by an earlier strike.
A wildfire that engulfed the Šumarak area in Deliblatska Peščara is being extinguished by MUP helicopter units and 32 firefighter-rescuers with 12 vehicles.
Karoline Erdal Storli, 26, is cycling 3000 kilometers to Spain to raise money for her rescuers after she suffered a severe accident on a mountain, lying with a broken leg for two hours.
Two tragic incidents occurred on the Tisza River in one day, resulting in one fatality and another young person still missing. Water rescuers warn that swimming outside designated areas on the Tisza is extremely dangerous.
Animal welfare inspectors in Warsaw, Poland, who arrived to rescue a neglected dog, unexpectedly found a woman in need of help after she secretly passed them a note, leading to a police investigation.
Mountain rescuers in Sibiu intervened to save a paraglider who became stuck in a tree in the Făgăraș Mountains. The individual was successfully extricated from their precarious position.
A chaotic Saturday afternoon in Akres, Evia, saw local authorities and rescue teams respond to two consecutive traffic accidents in the same area, including a car crashing into parked vehicles while rescuers were saving a motorcyclist from a cliff.
Dancer Rose Metcalf played a crucial role in the Costa Concordia evacuation, organizing a human chain to help 400 people to safety and using her earring to signal rescuers.
Rescuers in Kumamoto, Japan, are battling a 'double disaster' of a major earthquake and cruel 100-degree heat, with displaced people in shelters at risk of heatstroke due to limited air-conditioning.
Ukraine's Interior Minister announced that 70 Ukrainian rescuers and 15 specialized vehicles have been sent to France to assist in combating devastating forest fires in the country's southwest.
Water rescuers at the Hracholusky dam in the Czech Republic have been exceptionally busy since the start of summer, responding to around eighty incidents in July, primarily dealing with insect stings rather than swimmers in the extreme heat.
Water rescuers at the Lipno reservoir in Dolní Vltavice have increased their services due to a recent heatwave and a significant rise in emergency calls, responding to nearly forty incidents in the past month.
Health rescuers in Frýdlant, Czech Republic, will receive a new two-story dispatch base, with construction having just begun near the local hospital. The 108 million crown project aims to provide improved operating conditions and comfort for emergency personnel.
Slovakia is commemorating the 50th anniversary of a plane crash near Bratislava that killed 76 people, with witnesses and rescuers returning to the site of the tragedy at Zlaté Piesky.
A powerful earthquake in Japan has resulted in at least 13 fatalities, with rescuers continuing to search for people potentially trapped under the rubble of a partially collapsed shopping center. The disaster has also left 140,000 households without water.
A six-year-old boy fell 8-10 meters into a rock crevice in the Stołowe Mountains in Poland after wandering away from his parents. Rescuers successfully extracted the child, who was then taken for medical care.
An 83-year-old hiker, Gerald Guinn, was rescued from steep terrain in the Grand Canyon after being separated from his companion, following a grueling overnight carry-out mission by rescuers.
Mountain rescuers in Slovenia were busy with three separate accidents within a few hours in the areas of Storžič, Češka koča, and Triglavska severna stena. Falling rocks caused injuries in two of the incidents.
A Russian missile strike on an arms exhibition near Kyiv killed 10 people and injured around 100 others. Russia claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it targeted a drone demonstration.
A seaplane carrying 11 people crashed in a fiery blaze off an island in Washington state, with footage showing the plane engulfed in flames after rescuers helped passengers to safety.
The Vilna Gaon Jewish History Museum has successfully located the descendants of Juozas and Ona Stankevičius, who rescued Jews in the Kedainiai region during World War II, bringing to light dramatic events previously known only through archives and survivor testimonies.
Lorraine Moser, who nearly drowned in an Auckland swimming pool after her heart gave out during her swim, has returned to thank the individuals who saved her life.
Sea-Watch, a German sea rescue organization, is facing accusations and charges of cooperating with Libyan human trafficking gangs. The allegations suggest a potential collaboration between the rescuers and smugglers.
Rescuers in Dziwnów received a report of seven people drowning in the sea on Tuesday evening. All individuals were pulled from the water by witnesses, with one requiring medical assistance.
Rescuers in eastern Afghanistan are searching through mud and rubble for survivors after flash floods and a landslide, as devastating floods across the country have already killed at least 23 people and left approximately 100 missing.
A fire in a production hall in Kechnec, Slovakia, required immediate intervention from firefighters and rescuers, leading to the evacuation of 108 people, with nineteen inhaling combustion products.
Andy Burnham has been appointed the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, immediately forming his government and making changes to ministerial positions. His administration has begun to tackle the cost of living crisis, with an initial focus on energy tax cuts, while also receiving congratulations from international leaders.
Five passengers were rescued after clinging to a buoy for days following a boat sinking off the coast of Indonesia. Rescuers are continuing to search for at least 20 other people who remain missing from the incident.
Rescue teams are racing against time to find survivors following a landslide in Chongqing, southwest China, with unstable wet weather conditions complicating operations.
A landslide in Chongqing, southwest China, has killed at least eight people and left 34 others missing. Rescuers are facing difficult conditions as they search for survivors.
Rescuers have provided new details regarding the death of Nolan Wells, suggesting strong currents and an underwater drop-off at Horn Island's northwest tip as potential explanations. Authorities are awaiting autopsy results and have found no evidence of foul play.
Two young people, aged 28 and 36, who went missing during a trip in the Transalpina area, were found safe after nearly two days of searching. Rescuers located them near the Gura Apelor dam.
In the Pasvalys district, a man became trapped up to his waist by earth in a 2.8-meter deep excavation at a construction site. Rescuers successfully extracted the injured individual and transferred him to medical personnel.
Slovak and Czech rescue services are set to collaborate in the cross-border region, following the approval of an agreement by the parliament in September.
Nearly 50 bottlenose dolphins have stranded across Cape Cod, marking what the IFAW describes as the largest known dolphin stranding in Massachusetts history to date. Rescuers are actively working to save the marine mammals.
Wildlife rescuers in Pakistan are actively working to help birds survive the increasingly hotter summers, often keeping them in quarantine for several weeks until they are fit for release.
A car fell into the Malý Dunaj river in Bratislava, requiring firefighters to extract it, and rescuers transported the driver to the hospital for treatment.
Slovak rescuers returning from Venezuela described the destruction, noting that 12-story panel buildings were reduced to small piles of rubble, with difficult conditions due to heat, humidity, and dust.
Ukraine has reported drone attacks on Russian ships in the Azov Sea, claiming to have hit multiple vessels. This comes as Russia continues its strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Odesa, resulting in casualties and damage to infrastructure.
Italian ultramarathon runner Mauro Prosperi, a favorite in the world's toughest ultramarathon, survived nine days alone in the Sahara Desert without water and navigation after being cut off by a sandstorm, baffling rescuers with his resilience.
Four Costa Rican animal rescuers have joined a nine-person disaster response team deployed to northern Venezuela to assist animals affected by powerful earthquakes on June 24.
A 73-year-old man began to drown in Simonov zaliv, but quick intervention by eyewitnesses and water rescuers was crucial in resuscitating him before he was transported to Izola hospital.
China is being buffeted by deadly storms and a super typhoon, which has already killed at least 17 people and injured hundreds, prompting the evacuation of over 130,000 and ongoing search and rescue operations in affected eastern provinces.
A devastating earthquake in Venezuela has resulted in over 3,600 fatalities, with rescuers now only recovering bodies, while a separate shooting incident in Sefwi Sayerano, Ghana, has seen the death toll rise to three.
Mountain rescuers are increasingly encountering high-tech equipped but unprepared tourists, turning simple evening hikes into major operations, as seen at Millstätter See.