Category: Rescues

Mother and Daughter Die After Boat Overturns in New York Harbor

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Police divers found a 27-year-old woman and her 5-month-old baby in the water near Liberty Island. A man was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment.
Tiny Love Stories: ‘It’s Not Easy to Please a Woman’

To celebrate the season, we gathered five of our favorite holiday-themed Tiny Love Stories.
Mother of Girl Who Fell Overboard on Disney Cruise Will Not Face Charges

The incident, in which a girl fell from a Disney cruise ship and her father jumped in to save her, was captured on video and shared widely on social media. A prosecutor said the mother had a lapse in “proper judgment.”
3 Workers Freed From Collapsed Mine in Western Canada

The miners were trapped underground at a gold and copper mine in British Columbia on Tuesday, prompting a major rescue operation.
Rip Current Survival Tips: What to Do if You Get Caught in One

From land, a rip current can appear relatively calm, as a strip of water that extends out between breaking waves. Its appearance can be deceiving.
How to Stay Safe While Enjoying the Backcountry This Summer

Planning a trip into the wilderness? Here’s what to know before you go.
Grand Canyon Hiker Missing After Flash Floods and Evacuations

More than 100 people were evacuated after flash flooding in the Havasupai Indian Reservation near Grand Canyon National Park.
Veteran Describes Grizzly Bear Attack as ‘Most Violent’ Experience Ever

Shayne Patrick Burke, a disabled veteran in the Army Reserve, said the attack was “the most violent” thing he had experienced, including being shot at.
Overlooked No More: Ada Blackjack, Survivor of a Harrowing Arctic Expedition

She learned to fend for herself during a venture to Wrangel Island. By the time a rescue ship arrived, she was the last crew member standing.
Nonexistent Google Map Trail Prompts Hikers’ Rescues in Canada

A Canadian search-and-rescue group said it had conducted two missions recently after hikers “may have sought to follow” a nonexistent trail on Google Maps.
From Below Canyon’s Rim, Finding a New Perspective

A travel writer and experienced hiker picked up some new tricks while reporting on search-and-rescue operations in Grand Canyon National Park.
How Grand Canyon National Park Works to Prevent Heat-Related Deaths and Injuries

In a summer of deadly heat for hikers in the Southwest, rangers at Grand Canyon National Park use a pioneering approach of aggressive messaging and outreach to prevent disaster on the trails.