Category: Deaths (Fatalities)

What to Know About the Grand Canyon Flooding

The New York Times – Travel:
The bodies of at least two people were found and more than a dozen were missing. Further storms could hinder rescue efforts on Monday.
This Marine Died in the Iraq War. His Mother Asks, ‘What Was It For?’

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Travis Fuller was from my hometown. I went back and talked with his family about how they made sense of his death, 25 years after Sept. 11.
Ferry Carrying Hundreds of Passengers Capsizes Off Coast of Cyprus

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Local authorities said 267 people were aboard the catamaran-type vessel when it began taking on water shortly after its departure from Kyrenia.
What to Know About Deadly Flash Floods in Nepal and Tibet

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A massive landslide and glacial collapse may have caused catastrophic flooding even without heavy rainfall. More than 3,000 people remained missing.
Nepal Turns to Mass Burials, as Thousands Remain Missing from Floods

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Only a fraction of the over 2,500 missing are turning up among the dead, underscoring a bleak reality: The death toll is likely to keep rising for days to come.
China Says 261 Foreigners From 23 Countries Are Missing in Tibet Flood

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The disclosure offered one of the clearest pictures yet of the disaster on the Chinese side of the border, where authorities have released few details.
Before Nepal’s Floods, Hindu Pilgrims Sought the Divine at Mount Kailash

The New York Times – On the Runway:
For many, the trek to Mount Kailash on the border of Nepal and Tibet is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to find spiritual awakening.
Americans Encounter Risks at Psychedelic Clinics Abroad

The New York Times – Travel:
Participants, often in vulnerable states, have little recourse if mistreated or injured.
Dolly Parton Died After Brief Battle With Cancer

The New York Times – Music:
Parton had recently canceled a Las Vegas residency because of health issues. A spokesman said she was admitted to a cancer center in Nashville on Friday.
Worker Dies After Accident With Plane at Montreal Airport

The New York Times – Business:
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada said the episode involved an Airbus A350 operated by French Bee, a French low-cost airline.
Many N.F.L. Players Get Brain Disease. Why Hasn’t OSHA Intervened?

The New York Times – Business:
“We never see things that are this dire,” a former chief scientist of the agency said about rates of C.T.E. in former players.
French Tourist Dies in Death Valley During 116-Degree Heat

The New York Times – Travel:
The 68-year-old tourist and his companion were driving through Death Valley National Park on a remote road last week when their car got stuck in mud, officials said.