All articles tagged with #rescue mission
Originally Published 17 days ago — by USA Today
A helicopter on a medical rescue mission crashed near Mount Kilimanjaro's Barafu Camp, killing five people including a guide, a doctor, the pilot, and two tourists, highlighting the dangers of high-altitude rescue operations.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by Reuters
A helicopter on a medical rescue mission crashed near Mount Kilimanjaro's Barafu Camp in Tanzania, killing five people including a guide, a doctor, a Zimbabwean pilot, and two Czech tourists. The crash occurred at high altitude, and the incident highlights the risks associated with mountain rescue operations.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by CBS News
A rescue helicopter crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania during a rescue operation, killing all five onboard, including two foreigners and a local crew, with investigations underway to determine the cause.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by Al Jazeera
A helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania during a rescue operation killed five people, including two foreigners, a local doctor, a tour guide, and the pilot, with investigations underway to determine the cause.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by DW
A helicopter crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro during a rescue operation, resulting in five fatalities including two foreigners, a local doctor, a tour guide, and the pilot. The crash occurred at over 4,000 meters altitude, and the cause is under investigation. Aircraft accidents on Kilimanjaro are rare, with the last incident recorded in 2008.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by ABC News
A helicopter involved in a rescue mission on Mount Kilimanjaro crashed, killing all five onboard, including two foreigners, a local doctor, a tour guide, and a pilot, with investigations underway to determine the cause.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by theregister.com
SpaceX and Elon Musk are being called upon to rescue China's Shenzhou-20 crew, stranded on the Tiangong space station due to suspected space debris damage, but a rescue using Crew Dragon faces technical, logistical, and political challenges, highlighting issues of space debris and international cooperation in space rescue efforts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
A Pennsylvania grandmother, Elizabeth Pollard, 64, was found dead after falling into a sinkhole while searching for her cat. The incident occurred in Unity Township, where she fell into a mine shaft estimated to be at least 30 feet deep. Her body was discovered after a four-day search, which shifted from a rescue to a recovery mission. Pollard's car was found nearby with her 5-year-old granddaughter inside, who was unharmed despite the cold weather.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
A Pennsylvania grandmother, Elizabeth Pollard, is believed to have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her cat in Unity Township. Her vehicle was found with her granddaughter inside, but Pollard was missing. Authorities, including local firefighters and a technical rescue team, are conducting a search and rescue operation. A camera inserted into the sinkhole revealed a large void and a shoe, but no sounds were detected. The family is hoping for good news as the search continues.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KKTV
A Colorado Civil Air Patrol plane crash in Larimer County resulted in the deaths of Pilot Susan Wolber and aerial photographer Jay Rhoten, with co-pilot Randall Settergren injured. The crash occurred during a routine training mission, and the cause is yet to be determined. Governor Jared Polis and Major General Laura Clellan expressed condolences and gratitude for the service of the Civil Air Patrol members and the first responders involved in the rescue efforts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BGR
The Lost Children, a new Netflix documentary directed by Orlando von Einsiedel, recounts the harrowing true story of four Indigenous children who survived a plane crash in the Colombian jungle in 2023 and lived alone for 40 days before being rescued. The film features testimonies from rescuers and family members, highlighting the children's resilience and the collaborative efforts of Indigenous volunteers and the Colombian Army in the rescue mission. The documentary has quickly risen to second place on Netflix's charts, captivating audiences with its gripping narrative.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Jalopnik
A man died after falling from the deck of the world's largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, during a seven-night cruise from Miami. Despite a two-hour rescue mission involving the ship's crew and the U.S. Coast Guard, the man succumbed to his injuries after being brought back onboard.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NDTV
A passenger died after jumping overboard from the world's largest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas, during its maiden voyage from PortMiami. Despite rescue efforts by the ship's crew and the US Coast Guard, the man was pronounced dead after being retrieved from the water. The incident caused the ship to pause its journey for two hours.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Three mariners stranded on a Pacific Ocean islet were rescued after spelling out "HELP" using palm fronds, leading to an unexpected family reunion when a Coast Guard rescuer turned out to be related to them. The men had been stranded for over a week on the uninhabited Pikelot Atoll, living off coconut meat and fresh water from a small well. This is the second rescue from Pikelot in four years, with the previous incident also involving castaways spelling out a distress signal on the beach.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Author Mitch Albom and several other Americans, including volunteers from the orphanage he runs in Haiti, were rescued by a mission led by U.S. Congressman Cory Mills amid violent upheaval in the country. Albom, known for "Tuesdays With Morrie," had been sheltering in place since a state of emergency was declared in Haiti. The rescue comes as the nation faces its worst political upheavals in years, leaving behind a humanitarian crisis.