Pilot named in fatal medical helicopter accident on Catalina Island
The last victim of the tragic helicopter crash near Catalina Island has been named. Steven Robinson, a 59-year-old former Marine One pilot, tragically died on Wednesday night. The medical helicopter he was on crashed shortly after takeoff while transporting a patient experiencing an allergic reaction. Robinson, along with flight nurse Jessica deVries and patient Catalina […]
Rescue helicopter goes down near Catalina Island; one person remains unaccounted for.
A medevac helicopter went down into the ocean near Catalina Island in California on Wednesday evening. Out of the five individuals onboard, one is currently reported missing, while the other four were taken to local hospitals. The Los Angeles County Fire Department received reports of the crash just before 8 p.m. and began search and […]
Helicopter air ambulance crashes near Catalina Island with five people on board
A helicopter belonging to an air ambulance service crashed into the ocean near Catalina Island on Wednesday night shortly after taking off from Avalon. Reports suggest that there were five people on board at the time of the incident. The REACH helicopter lifted off at 7:46 p.m., climbing to an altitude of 175 feet before […]
La Catalina puts an end to Flammer’s 1,128-day title as AAA Reina de Reinas champion at Triplemania 34
La Catalina made her AAA debut back in April, catching Mexican fans by surprise. She quickly earned her place in the Reina de Reinas Championship scene. Notably, she secured a title shot at Triplemania 34 by winning a gauntlet match, and just this past Sunday, she managed to topple Flammer, ending a lengthy title reign. […]
Cruise ship passenger took her life by jumping off near Catalina Island following a dispute with her family.
A woman reportedly jumped from the balcony of a Carnival cruise ship close to Catalina Island after having a disagreement with her family, according to witnesses. The FBI is currently looking into the incident, which took place early Monday morning aboard the Carnival ship Florence. Officials said that the woman, who has not been identified, […]
FBI looks into the death of a passenger on Carnival Firenze close to Catalina Island
Tragic Incident on Carnival Cruise Line Ship A tragic event unfolded on a Carnival Cruise Line ship early Monday, resulting in the death of a passenger who seemingly fell from a balcony while sailing near Catalina Island. The incident occurred aboard Carnival Florence, which was navigating the coast of Southern California. According to the cruise […]
Victims’ identities in tragic Catalina Island plane crash disclosed
Two Fatalities in Catalina Island Plane Crash The recent crash of a small plane on Catalina Island has tragically claimed the lives of two individuals. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office identified the victims as Daniel Sarner, 51, and Robert Cox, 54. They both perished on Thursday when their two-seater aircraft went down in a […]
California greenlights deer removal on Catalina Island with sharpshooters.
California officials have given the green light to a contentious plan aimed at managing the invasive mule deer population on Catalina Island, as announced by an environmental nonprofit. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife approved the Catalina Island Conservancy’s restoration management permit on January 26. This initiative will utilize ground teams equipped with sniper […]
‘Invasive’ species dying off rapidly on Catalina Island
Like the iconic palm tree, California bison were brought to the West by Hollywood producers to film Western movies 100 years ago, but they are now becoming extinct on Catalina Island. It started as a herd of 14 bison shipped in 1925.the missing american” and the numbers quickly exploded. Thousands of them once roamed an […]
5 Dead After Plane Crash On Catalina Island
View from Avalon Harbor from the top of a ridge on Catalina Island, about an hour off the Los Angeles coast, on April 20, 2019. (Photo credit: Daniel Slim/AFP) (Photo credit should read Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff Avril Elfie11:33am – Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Five people were killed in a plane crash […]