All articles tagged with #search and recovery
Esteemed chef and "Top Chef Masters" alum Naomi Pomeroy, 49, tragically drowned in a tubing accident on the Willamette River in Oregon. Despite extensive search efforts, her body has not yet been recovered. Pomeroy was known for her award-winning restaurant Beast and her appearances on various cooking shows.
Authorities continue to search for the body of acclaimed Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy, who drowned in a tubing accident on the Willamette River. The public is urged to report any sightings of her remains but not to attempt recovery. Pomeroy, known for her restaurant Beast and winning a James Beard Award, is remembered for her significant contributions to the culinary world and her community.
The two Navy SEALs declared dead after going missing during an operation off the coast of Somalia have been identified as Navy Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Christopher Chambers and Navy Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Nathan Gage Ingram. They were reported missing at sea while conducting a night-time seizure of lethal aid being illegally transported from Iran to Yemen. The search for the SEALs concluded after 10 days, and their status was changed to deceased, transitioning from search and rescue to search and recovery.
The U.S. Air Force has identified all eight airmen who were declared dead after a CV-22 Osprey crashed off the coast of Japan. The search and rescue operation transitioned to a recovery effort, with six bodies recovered so far. The identified airmen include a direct support operator, a flight surgeon, pilots, flight engineers, and a medical operations flight chief. This incident marks the deadliest USAF aviation accident since 2018 and the deadliest-ever CV-22 accident. The Osprey, known for its tilt-rotor design, has had a checkered safety history. A thorough investigation will be conducted.
The U.S. military has released the names of the eight Air Force crew members who died in the Osprey aircraft crash off the coast of Japan. Search and rescue operations have transitioned into search and recovery, with the remains of three crew members recovered and another three located. Two crew members are still missing. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin promised a thorough investigation, and the U.S. is grateful for Japan's search and rescue efforts. Japan had requested the U.S. to stop flying Ospreys over its airspace until their safety could be confirmed, following a series of fatal crashes involving the aircraft.
One person has been killed and several others are believed to be missing after a landslide destroyed homes outside of Wrangell, Alaska. The landslide occurred without warning and the ground remains unstable, posing a risk of further movement. Heavy precipitation and strong winds in southeast Alaska have triggered multiple landslides in the region. Landslides are common in southeast Alaska, and the threat of mudslides and landslides is expected to remain high due to continued storminess in the area.
A man drowned while swimming with a group of people on Jordan Lake in Chatham County. His body was recovered near the dam after search and recovery efforts involving multiple agencies. The man was the father of an ABC11 employee.
The body of a missing paddle boarder has been recovered from a pond near former President Barack Obama's residence in Martha's Vineyard. The 43-year-old African American man went underwater while paddle boarding at the Great Pond, prompting a search by multiple agencies and the US Coast Guard. The victim's remains were found using sonar technology and pulled from the pond. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and it is unclear if there is any connection between the deceased man and the Obamas' residence.
The search and recovery efforts in Matador, Texas, have been completed after a deadly tornado hit the area on Wednesday night, leaving four people dead and around 15 injured. The damage to property was significant, with 29 structures destroyed, 11 with significant damage, and 23 with damage. Power has been restored to 80% of the town, and officials have asked people to stop sending supplies as they cannot store any more. A relief fund has been set up for those wanting to donate.
Two Indiana University students, Siddhant Shah and Aryan Vaidya, are missing after disappearing while swimming at Monroe Lake over the weekend. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is conducting a search and recovery operation using sonar cameras and a dive team, but high winds and rough water have created obstacles. IDNR crews are continuing the search on Monday morning.
The body of Alvin D. Nash, 32, was found on April 1 after drowning in Lake Logan Martin while going into the water from a vessel located north of the Stemley Bridge in the Mays Bend area. The search and recovery operation was a joint effort with multiple agencies.