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local-news1 year ago•2 min saved

Disney Cruise Ship Rescues 4 from Sinking Catamaran Near Bermuda

A Disney Cruise ship, the Disney Treasure, rescued four stranded boaters off the coast of Bermuda while en route to its new home at Port Canaveral. The ship, part of Disney's fleet expansion, is set to embark on its maiden voyage in December. The rescue highlights the crew's commitment to safety, as stated by Captain Marco Nogara. Port Canaveral is expecting a record number of cruise passengers next year, with new ships like the Disney Treasure and others enhancing its offerings.

via WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando|

#boaters #disney-cruise #disney-treasure

world-news1 year ago•3 min saved

"Stranded Sailors Rescued with 'HELP' Sign on Remote Pacific Island"

Three stranded boaters were rescued from a remote Pacific island after their boat was overtaken by swells, leaving them stranded on Pikelot Atoll. They spelled out "HELP" with palm fronds, leading to their rescue after a Navy P-8A jet spotted the sign. The men subsisted on coconut meat and well water before being returned to safety, with one of the rescuers realizing they were his distant cousins.

via New York Post |

#boaters #pacific-island #rescue

local-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Boaters save passengers after plane crashes in Lake Tahoe

Two people were rescued from Lake Tahoe after a small plane crashed in Rubicon Bay. Boaters John and Svetlana Raleigh, who were near the crash site, quickly responded and helped get the two men onto their boat. The men were later transported to a hospital, with one suffering a serious head injury. The plane, a single-engine Piper PA-28, is fully submerged in the water, and authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.

via CBS News|

#boaters #el-dorado-county #lake-tahoe

accidents2 years ago•1 min saved

Plane Crashes into Lake Tahoe, Passengers Rescued by Boaters

A small plane crashed into Lake Tahoe's Rubicon Bay, seriously injuring one passenger. The plane's two passengers were saved by nearby civilians on boats. The incident occurred on the Fourth of July weekend, which is expected to be chaotic in the area.

via SFGATE|

#accidents #boaters #head-injury

accidents2 years ago•0 min saved

Multiple Airplane Crashes in Lake Tahoe Prompt Heroic Rescues and Injuries

An airplane crashed into Lake Tahoe near Rubicon Bay, leaving one passenger seriously injured. Boaters in the area quickly responded and rescued both passengers. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, and authorities have informed the FAA and NTSB for further investigation.

via KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento|

#accidents #airplane-crash #boaters

nature2 years ago•2 min saved

Close Encounters: Sharks and Bears Surprise Gulf Coast Visitors.

A group of hammerhead sharks were spotted circling boaters and swimmers in the Gulf of Mexico off the Alabama coast. Witnesses said the sharks were chasing smaller school fish and were not interested in humans. Marine biologists say hammerheads are common in the Gulf of Mexico and generally do not pose a risk to swimmers.

via New York Post |

#alabama-coast #boaters #gulf-of-mexico

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Escaped Ohio Inmate Bradley Gillespie Found Dead in Ohio River

Bradley Gillespie, an Ohio inmate who escaped from prison along with another inmate, was found dead floating in the Ohio River by boaters. His body was discovered near his last confirmed whereabouts. The other inmate, James Lee, was captured in Kentucky after a police pursuit. An autopsy will be conducted on Gillespie's body to determine the cause of death.

via New York Post |

#boaters #body-found #crime