Category: Rescues

Death Toll Rises in Grand Canyon Flood as Search Continues

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Officials announced a second death and said that more than a dozen people remain unaccounted for after heavy rain.
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.
After Floods, Grand Canyon Opens on a Limited Basis. What to Know.

The New York Times – Travel:
As the search for missing visitors continues, the National Park has shut down hotels and much of its terrain, but visitors can still enter.
What Is Phantom Ranch? Inside the Grand Canyon Lodge Hit by Flash Flooding

The New York Times – Travel:
Phantom Ranch, the only lodge within the Grand Canyon, has drawn adventurers and dignitaries, including Theodore Roosevelt, for more than a century.
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.
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.
Catastrophic Flood Exposes the Risks of Nepal’s Hydropower Bet

The New York Times – Business:
The loss of power-generating capacity has raised questions about an ambitious expansion of renewable energy in one of the world’s most hazard-prone mountain regions.
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.