Emergency service crews rescue person from cliff face at Lake Argyle in Western Australia

1 day, 12 hours ago

Hiker found 2 weeks after he got lost in a remote Australian mountain range

MELBOURNE, Australia — A hiker survived on two muesli bars, foraged berries and creek water for two weeks while lost on a remote Australian mountain range, police said on Wednesday. Hadi Nazari, a 23-year-old medical student from Melbourne, went missing on Dec. 26 when he separated from two hiking companions to take photos in the Kosciuszko National Park in the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Mountain rescuers hit out at influencers who 'promote' climbing in unsafe conditions after daring rescue on Snowdon

Daily Mail

A team of mountain rescuers called to save walkers on Britain's most popular peak have slammed influencers who 'promote' climbing in unsafe conditions. Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team posted a video warning climbers their videos could lead to people taking risks at the knife-edge Crib Goch ridge on Wales's 3,560ft high peak Snowdon. Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team posted a video warning …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Emergency teams recount effort to rescue Lithuanian man trapped during Franklin River rafting adventure in Tasmania

ABC

Dan Lack teaches medical professionals how to provide life-saving health care in some of the world's most challenging wilderness environments. Providing basic health care in extreme environments is complex, he says — and the decision by Tasmanian emergency rescue teams to amputate a man's limb to save a life was a "rare escalation". Swift water rescue technician with Surf Life …

Rescue Life Health Care Care Man Lack River

Harrowing update on tourist who spent 20 hours trapped between rocks during whitewater expedition on Tasmania's Franklin River as distressing details of the major rescue emerge

Daily Mail

A Lithuanian tourist is fighting for life after having his leg amputated in a bid to save his life during a dramatic, 20-hour whitewater rescue in Tasmania. The 69-year-old Lithuanian man remains in hospital in a critical condition following a dramatic rescue on Saturday after he became trapped wedged between rocks on the Franklin River a day earlier. Tasmania Police …

Rescue English Life Water Man Free River

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Man has leg amputated after being stuck between rocks for more than 20 hours in Tasmania

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Man is forced to have his leg amputated after getting it stuck between rocks in fast-flowing Franklin River in Tasmania for over 20 hours

Daily Mail

Do you know the man? Email: [email protected] He had been pack rafting with friends before becoming wedged Man in his 60s has leg amputated after becoming trapped in river A man had to have his leg amputated after spending over 20 hours with it wedged in-between rocks in a fast-flowing river. The man, in his 60s, got his leg trapped …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kayaker’s leg amputated in 20-hour ordeal trapped between rocks on Franklin river in Tasmania, Australia

CNN

CNN — A kayaker’s leg was amputated during a dramatic, hours-long rescue operation to free him from between rocks on a river in Australia on Saturday, local police said. The man, a foreign tourist in his 60s, was airlifted to a hospital in Tasmania’s state capital Hobart where he was in a critical condition, police said, adding they were contacting …

Man Franklin Tasmania

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Man's leg amputated after he became trapped in Tasmania's Franklin River for more than 20 hours

ABC

A man in his 60s has had his leg amputated during an "extremely challenging and technical" rescue operation, after becoming trapped between rocks in Tasmania's south-west. "Ultimately, attempts to free the patient's leg were unsuccessful, despite a range of specialist techniques and equipment systems being used," said Charles Wendell-Smith, the director of critical care and retrieval at Ambulance Tasmania. Police …

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2 months, 1 week ago

On the brink! Beautiful thatched cottage in Devon sits precariously close to cliff edge after huge rockfall

Daily Mail

A beautiful thatched cottage in Devon has been left on the brink of disaster after a series of major rockfalls means it is now teetering on the cliff edge. TODAY: The white, conical roofed property is now just 40ft from the sheer drop at the eroding Sidmouth cliffs in Devon, along the Jurassic coast TODAY: A beautiful thatched cottage in …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian woman spends eight hours hanging upside down between boulders after getting stuck

The Independent

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Aussie Woman Trapped Upside Down Between Rocks for 7 Hours, Rescued by Emergency Crews

CNN

An Australian woman was stuck upside down between rocks for seven hours before she was rescued. Her friends tried to free her but eventually gave up and called for help. The woman was eventually freed by a team of emergency responders, including police, ambulance, fire, and volunteer rescue crews. She sustained only minor scratches and bruising and was taken to …

Law Crime Rescue Emergency Brisbane

3 months, 1 week ago

Hundreds evacuated over feared dam failure in North Carolina following Storm Helene flooding

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4 months, 1 week ago

Community rallies to save 'iconic' boat damaged in Tasmania's wild weather

ABC

For almost 50 years the little blue boat moored on the River Derwent in Hobart's northern suburbs has been an immovable part of the landscape. Race to save iconic fixture Mr Pearson and his family called on the community for help, fearing the boat would be irreparable if left in the bay for much longer. While the rescue was mostly …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Emergency services on alert after spike in rescues of people climbing Bluff Knoll in WA

ABC

In short: Authorities are urging hikers to prepare before ascending Bluff Knoll in southern Western Australia. Bluff Knoll stands just over 1,000 metres high and is the highest peak in the Stirling Range, about 100 kilometres north-east of Albany in southern WA. Hikers urged to plan ahead Albany SES captain Ben Whittle said the group, along with Gnowangerup SES, had …

Rescue Popular Perth Hikers Western Australia Whittle Knoll

9 months, 1 week ago

Police attempting to recover body believed to be fisherman missing at Cape Arid

ABC

In short: Police believe they have located the body of a man who fell while fishing at Cape Arid on Saturday. Police believe they have located the body of a man who fell while fishing at Cape Arid on Saturday. The 36-year-old Gibson man slipped and fell into the water on Saturday while fishing near Thomas River at Cape Arid, …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rescued travellers returned to Kalgoorlie-Boulder after four days stranded in WA's flooded Goldfields

ABC

In short: Seven travellers stranded by flood waters in WA's remote Goldfields have been rescued. A group of travellers stranded in flooded bushland in Western Australia's outback Goldfields have touched down in Kalgoorlie-Boulder after a successful rescue. Hot meal and a good night's sleep Inspector Kelly said supplies, including medicine, blankets and food, were airlifted to the group from Kalgoorlie, …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Man rescued from mine after becoming trapped in shaft at Coober Pedy opal field

ABC

A man has been taken to hospital with injuries including a fractured leg after he was rescued from a mine shaft outside Coober Pedy in South Australia's far north, emergency services have said. Key points: Emergency services were called to Coober Pedy's Nine Mile opal field last night A person who had become trapped down a mine was rescued after …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Dog found alive after 60-foot fall off cliff, spending freezing night alone in Michigan

Hindustan Times

A dog was rescued after falling off a 60-foot cliff and surviving a freezing night alone in Michigan, the National Park Service said. “After hours of searching the area, Dancer’s owners were unable to locate their dog in the dark and were convinced she had not survived the fall,” the NPS press release read. In order to retrieve the dog …

Rescue Dog Dancer Sharp Pictured Rocks

1 year ago

More than 100 anglers rescued from an ice chunk that broke free on a Minnesota river

Associated Press

RED LAKE, Minnesota — More than 100 people stranded while fishing on an ice chunk that broke free on a Minnesota river were rescued Friday, authorities said. The anglers were on an ice floe in the southeastern area of Upper Red Lake in Beltrami County — about 200 miles northwest of Minneapolis — when it broke loose from the shoreline. …

Ice Minnesota Red Lake

1 year, 4 months ago

One man dead, two rescued after boat capsizes off Perth coast

ABC

One man is dead and two others have been rescued after a serious boating mishap off Perth's northern beaches. Key points: A boat was found overturned about 10 nautical miles off the coast north of Perth Two people have been rescued by authorities One man onboard the boat has died A significant search and rescue effort began just before midday …

Rescue Boat Brennan Vessel Perth One Man Daryna Zadvirna

1 year, 5 months ago

Major search continues for person ‘swept into the water’ off Anglesey

The Independent

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North Wales Search Continues Trearddur Bay

1 year, 8 months ago

Police say Far North Queensland man Kevin Darmody's remains found in crocodiles

ABC

An examination of the remains of two crocodiles killed by wildlife officers has confirmed the death of a Far North Queensland publican who disappeared while fishing on Saturday. Key points: Kevin Darmody was reported missing on Saturday after friends last saw him fishing in Lakefield National Park On Monday night two crocodiles were shot by rangers 1.5km from where Mr …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Canvey Island car park death may be a targeted attack, police say

The Independent

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1 year, 11 months ago

Six rescued after outrigger splits in two on Swansea Bar

ABC

Six people have been rescued from the entrance to Lake Macquarie after their outrigger canoe was swamped by waves and split in two. Key points: The members of The Lakes Outrigger Canoe Club were on a routine Sunday morning paddle Marine rescuers saw the drama unfold from their land base Conditions on Swansea Bar can change radically within minutes The …

Marine Crew Wright Lake Lake Macquarie Rescue Boat Outrigger

1 year, 11 months ago

William speaks to people helping with Australia’s flood recovery

The Independent

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Australia Flood William Western Australia

2 years ago

Two children feared missing and dead after up to six fell through ice on frozen lake

Daily Mail

Two children are feared missing and possibly dead after up to six youngsters fell through ice on a frozen lake in Solihull on Sunday. Nottinghamshire Police's Underwater and Specialist Search Unit has been called to help the operation A drone can be seen hovering above rescuers to shine a light for their search efforts Police divers from the the Underwater …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Man's body recovered from floodwaters as severe weather to impact flood-affected NSW communities

ABC

Giant hail, damaging winds, severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall is forecast to hit already flood-affected communities in southern and western New South Wales over the next three days and will continue into next week. Key points: The BOM and SES say intense storms are set to impact communities already reeling from flooding over the next few days The RFS has …

Emergency Services Emergency Flooding Flood Service River Nsw

2 years, 5 months ago

Boy, 14, dies after getting into difficulty in lake

The Independent

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2 years, 5 months ago

Wahroonga: Body found in ritzy Sydney suburb near Cliff Oval

Daily Mail

A shocked children's rugby coach stumbled on a dead woman on a popular walking track in Sydney's ritzy upper north shore. The remains were uncovered on a fire trail near Cliff Oval, a sporting ground in North Wahroonga, at 12.40pm on Thursday. 'Officers from Kuring Gai Police Area Command were called to Cliff Oval on Daly Ave, North Wahroonga, after …

Friday Morning North Wahroonga Cliff Oval

2 years, 9 months ago

Landslide hits British family in Australia, 2 dead, 2 hurt

The Independent

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British Family

2 years, 9 months ago

Hiker found hanging from cliff is now missing again

The Independent

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2 years, 10 months ago

Watch | IAF's daring mission to rescue boy stranded on cliff in Karnataka

India TV News

Highlights 19-year-old Nishank had come alone for trekking and fell into the gorge IAF sent Mi17 helicopter for the rescue mission Early this month, a person got trapped between rocks in Palakkad, Kerala The Indian Air Force and the national and state disaster response forces on Sunday rescued a 19-year-old student who fell 300 ft from a steep cliff onto …

Kerala Iaf

3 years ago

Teen survives after falling off cliff in Barwon Heads near Geelong

ABC

A boy, 14, has survived after falling off a cliff on to rocks below at Barwon Heads. Police and emergency services rescued the boy using a helicopter after he fell from the cliff near Bluff Road, Barwon Heads, on Saturday just after 4:10pm, a Victoria Police spokesperson said. While police initially said the boy fell when a cliff face collapsed, …

Cliff Barwon Heads Face Collapsed

3 years, 4 months ago

Why Australian travellers are racing to Ormiston Gorge near Alice Springs

Daily Mail

Australian travellers living on the road to escape Covid lockdowns are stopping at a spectacular gorge that looks like a water colour painting at sunset. Sitting 135 kilometres west of Alice Springs in Tjoritja West MacDonnell National Park, NT, Ormiston Gorge has been hailed as the 'heart of Australia', captivating visitors with its majestic red cliffs that loom large over …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Huge cliff fall in Wales as police warn people to ‘avoid the area’

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Wales Fall Area Landslide Cliff Nefyn

3 years, 9 months ago

Man dead after becoming trapped in a car in floodwater in Sydney's north-west

ABC

A 25-year-old man has died after he became trapped in a car in floodwaters in Sydney’s north-west. Key points: A crime scene has been established where the man's body was found The man's car was found by authorities about 1.30pm Floodwaters are still rising and authorities have warned people to be on high alert Emergency services received reports that a …

Emergency Services Flooding Man Road Near Areas Sydney

3 years, 10 months ago

Couple with child found camping on edge of ‘extremely perilous’ 280ft cliff

The Independent

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Cliff Coastguard

3 years, 11 months ago

Australian man pulls crocodile jaws off his head after being attacked

The Independent

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Man His Head Crocodile

4 years, 6 months ago

Experienced climber, 19, falls to his death in south-west Tasmania

ABC

Police have located the body of a bushwalker who had been missing in Tasmania's south-west wilderness since Thursday night. Police said the rescue helicopter flew to the incident site last night and a ground search and rescue team was also deployed. "The air search resumed early this morning, with the helicopter crew locating the man's body shortly before 9:00am." Police …

Tasmania

5 years, 2 months ago

Man dies after car plunges off cliff and lands on beach in Devon

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Emergency service crews rescue person from cliff face at Lake Argyle in Western Australia

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